# Canvas Run vs Stack High Blocks

Canvas Run and Stack High Blocks both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Stack High Blocks's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. Stack High Blocks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (35K vs 46). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Stack High Blocks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 46, 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 100% of Stack High Blocks's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Stack High Blocks every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Stack High Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-high-blocks/id1615558187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 263 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [婷婷 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254046371) |

## 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


### Stack High Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-high-blocks/id1615558187)

Build the tallest skyscraper by precisely stacking falling blocks. Compete globally on leaderboards and unlock new visual styles using in-game currency. Test your reflexes and timing to achieve new heights.

**Highlights:** Precise block stacking gameplay, Build high-rise structures, Unlockable skins, Global leaderboard competition, Diamond currency for unlocks, Fast-paced reflex testing

**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 Stack High Blocks free?

Stack High Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Stack High Blocks?

Stack High Blocks is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Stack High Blocks averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Stack High Blocks have ads?

Both Canvas Run and Stack High Blocks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Stack High Blocks?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Stack High Blocks every 33 months. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on November 4, 2026 and Stack High Blocks on November 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.*