# Canvas Run vs Draw Save!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Draw Save! at none against Canvas Run's 1. Draw Save! also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (35K vs 226). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Canvas Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 226, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 11% of Draw Save!'s.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Draw Save! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Draw Save! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** | [4.3 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-save-puzzle-game/id1611699306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 226 |
| Positive reviews | **29.4% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 263 MB | 425 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [FTY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225503009) |

## 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


### Draw Save!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-save-puzzle-game/id1611699306)

Draw lines to create 3D barriers and protect characters from enemies and obstacles. Strategize to clear levels with multiple solutions, but be careful not to let your drawn lines be hit.

**Highlights:** Draw lines to protect characters, Defeat enemies with drawn obstacles, Three-dimensional line mechanics, Multiple solutions per level, Creative problem-solving gameplay

**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 Draw Save! free?

Draw Save! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Draw Save!?

Canvas Run is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Draw Save! averages 4.3 from 226 ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Draw Save! have ads?

Both Canvas Run and Draw Save! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Draw Save!?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Draw Save! every 5 months. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on November 3, 2026 and Draw Save! on October 24, 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.*