# Canvas Run vs Sword Cut Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sword Cut Run at none against Canvas Run's 1. Sword Cut Run also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (33K vs 6.4K). 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. Sword Cut Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sword Cut Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 33K ratings behind it against 6.4K, 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 57% of Sword Cut Run's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Sword Cut Run every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Sword Cut Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-cut-run/id1663872796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 6.4K |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 263 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) |

## 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


### Sword Cut Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-cut-run/id1663872796)

Engage in fast-paced combat as a ninja warrior, slashing through waves of monsters. Run, jump, and dodge obstacles while executing combos to defeat challenging bosses. Unlock new weapons and abilities to overcome increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Slash monsters with a sword, Run and jump through perilous landscapes, Dodge obstacles, Execute deadly combos, Unlock new blades and abilities, Defeat bosses

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Quickly entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Game issues (multiplying numbers, hole size)

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades reset when leaving app
- Math calculations are off

**Requested features**

- More swords
- No ads option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is Sword Cut Run free?

Sword Cut Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Sword Cut Run?

Sword Cut Run is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Sword Cut Run averages 4.7 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Sword Cut Run have ads?

Both Canvas Run and Sword Cut Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Sword Cut Run?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Sword Cut Run every 5 months. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sword Cut Run on September 23, 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.*