# Canvas Run vs Flexy Ring

The clearest difference is update cadence: Canvas Run at fortnightly against Flexy Ring's every 2 months. Canvas Run also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 17%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flexy Ring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for Flexy Ring. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 17% of Flexy Ring's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Flexy Ring every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Flexy Ring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexy-ring/id1640043434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | **29.2% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## 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 Ring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexy-ring/id1640043434)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to untangle rubber bands by tapping pins. With over 150 levels and unique modes, it tests your physics understanding and lateral thinking. Enjoy a relaxing experience with satisfying visuals and sounds.

**Highlights:** Untangle rubber bands by tapping pins, Over 150 challenging levels, Eight unique game modes, Rubber Band Challenge with exploding objects, Extra-large levels requiring zoom, Relaxing visuals and sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Challenging levels
- 🚀 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔍 Ads are unskippable
- 🔍 Ads are longer than gameplay
- 🔍 Excessive ads ruin the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game stops working after updates
- Haptic/sound settings don't work
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to skip or reduce the 'rubber band challenge' after levels
- More challenging levels as the game progresses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is Flexy Ring free?

Flexy Ring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Flexy Ring?

Flexy Ring is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Flexy Ring averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.

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

Both Canvas Run and Flexy Ring show ads.

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

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Flexy Ring every 2 months. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flexy Ring on September 25, 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.*