# Canvas Run vs Monster Catch Run

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Canvas Run at 35K against Monster Catch Run's 832. Monster Catch Run's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 29%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monster Catch Run sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Canvas Run against 4.5 for Monster Catch Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 832, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 49% of Monster Catch Run's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Monster Catch Run weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Monster Catch Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[4.5 (832 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-catch-run/id1638101218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 832 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **49.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 240 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) | [国新 夏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538418070) |

## 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


### Monster Catch Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-catch-run/id1638101218)

Embark on a thrilling dinosaur hunting adventure. Capture various dinosaurs, merge them to create colossal beasts, and dominate your rivals in epic battles.

**Highlights:** Dinosaur hunting, Dinosaur merging, Competitive battles, Colossal dinosaur creation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Skins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + 10 Dinos + 5,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + 5 Skins + 5,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds+ 20 Dinos + 20,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun for all ages
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 💎 Great value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after reaching higher levels
- 🤯 Frustrating loss of progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at specific levels
- Coins/rewards not properly awarded
- Disappearing/lost progress and in-game items
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to keep progress after reaching higher levels
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free option
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is Monster Catch Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Monster Catch Run?

Monster Catch Run is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Monster Catch Run averages 4.5 from 832 ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Monster Catch Run have ads?

Both Canvas Run and Monster Catch Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Monster Catch Run?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Monster Catch Run weekly. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 29, 2026 and Monster Catch Run 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.*