# Canvas Run vs WordroW+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WordroW+ at 100% against Canvas Run's 29%. WordroW+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Canvas Run's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (33K vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

Canvas Run is free to download; WordroW+ costs $1.99 up front. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WordroW+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

WordroW+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 33K ratings behind it against 1, 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 WordroW+'s.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, WordroW+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | WordroW+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordrow-plus/id1660426200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 263 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Henry Van Den Broek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083257041) |

## 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


### WordroW+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordrow-plus/id1660426200)

This game combines word guessing with a Tetris-like mechanic. Players rearrange letters to form five-letter words within a time limit, earning points and progressing through new words. Unsolved words can be revisited, but filling all slots with incomplete words ends the game.

**Highlights:** Form five-letter words, Reshuffle letters, Time-limited challenges, Points-based progression, Revisit incomplete words, High score tracking, Shareable results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is WordroW+ free?

WordroW+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or WordroW+?

WordroW+ is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while WordroW+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or WordroW+ have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; WordroW+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or WordroW+?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and WordroW+ every 2 months. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 19, 2026 and WordroW+ on October 10, 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.*