Comparison

Canvas Run vs Pouring Master 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Canvas Run

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
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Make your way through level by creating bigger canvas! Slide easy-to-learn controls with addictive gameplay mechanic!

About

Pouring Master 3D

Experience ultra-realistic physics-based water simulation. This game offers a fun and satisfying gameplay experience with a cute and colorful design, perfect for relaxation and stress relief.

Highlights
  • Ultra-realistic physics-based water simulation
  • Fun and satisfying gameplay
  • Cute and colorful design
  • Relaxing and stress-relieving
Features
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Ultra-realistic physics-based water simulation!

Screenshots

Canvas Run3 screens
Pouring Master 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pouring Master 3D at none against Canvas Run's 1. Canvas Run's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 17%) and ratings volume (35K vs 8K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pouring Master 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Canvas Run against 4.7 for Pouring Master 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 17% of Pouring Master 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Canvas Run versus Pouring Master 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanvas RunPouring Master 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (35K ratings)4.7 (8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews — better17.3% of reviews
Number of ratings35K — better8K
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB309 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVoodooSUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD

Customer experience

Canvas Run

All ratings31,834 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews640 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative60.2%

Pouring Master 3D

All ratings7,960 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral14.0%
Negative68.7%

User reviews

Canvas Run

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Pouring Master 3D

From 8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun and satisfying gameplay
  • 💙 Cute and colorful design
  • 🕹️ Relaxing and stress-relieving

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive and disruptive ads
  • 🕰️ Ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🤯 Too many ads per level
  • 😒 Ads ruin the experience

Bugs and requests

Canvas Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera glitches and falls through the map
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Inconsistent ball count reductions

Requested features

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

Pouring Master 3D

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cursor not aligned with touch input
  • Game crashing or freezing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Offline mode without ads
  • Option to pay to remove ads
  • Improved ad placement (between levels only)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Canvas Run

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
None

Pouring Master 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Canvas Run free?
Canvas Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pouring Master 3D free?
Pouring Master 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Pouring Master 3D?
Pouring Master 3D is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Pouring Master 3D averages 4.7 from 8K ratings.
Do Canvas Run or Pouring Master 3D have ads?
Both Canvas Run and Pouring Master 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Pouring Master 3D?
Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Pouring Master 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pouring Master 3D on October 24, 2026.

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