# Canvas Run vs Flexy Head

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flexy Head at none against Canvas Run's 1. Flexy Head also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flexy Head asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Flexy Head |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 263 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Fatih Metehan ERDEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563567629) |

## What reviewers say

### Canvas Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362)

Navigate through levels by expanding your canvas. Enjoy addictive gameplay with simple, intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Expand canvas to clear levels, Easy slide controls, Addictive gameplay mechanic, Progress through levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Satisfying and relaxing gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 💎 Gems collected
- 🌈 Colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔓 Requires internet connection to play
- 🔍 Unclear purpose of gems
- 🔻 Unfair ball reduction mechanics
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Camera glitches and falls through the map
- Game freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent ball count reductions

**Requested features**

- Ability to spend gems on upgrades or customization
- Offline play mode
- More obstacles and challenges
- Clearer progression and scoring system


### Flexy Head

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexy-head/id1596705073)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

Canvas Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flexy Head free?

Flexy Head is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Canvas Run or Flexy Head have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; Flexy Head does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Flexy Head?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Flexy Head fortnightly. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flexy Head on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*