# Canvas Run vs Weapon Craft Run

Canvas Run and Weapon Craft Run both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 8% of Weapon Craft Run's. Weapon Craft Run's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 14.0). 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 Weapon Craft Run sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Canvas Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 38K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 8% of Weapon Craft Run's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Weapon Craft Run weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Weapon Craft Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** | [4.4 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weapon-craft-run/id1672925980/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **29.2% of reviews** | 8.2% 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 | 526 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## 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


### Weapon Craft Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weapon-craft-run/id1672925980)

Engage in a shooting adventure where you blast through obstacles and doors. Collect chargers to reload your weapon and strategically upgrade your gun to evolve your firepower. Experience dynamic gameplay with evolving weaponry.

**Highlights:** Shoot obstacles and doors, Collect chargers, Load weapon, Upgrade gun, Evolve weaponry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle Pack 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glove | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Gun Hourly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip It (20) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Gun Daily | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - Gun Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Triple Gun Daily | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Skip-It | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip It (100) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double Gun Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Gun Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Gun Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| NO MORE ADS PACK 2 | $46.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 🤖 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Requires internet connection despite claims of offline play

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or resets during levels
- Weapon upgrades not working as intended
- Inability to defend base or attack others
- Levels becoming unbeatable after certain progress

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Reduce ads or provide ad-free option at reasonable price
- Fix glitches and bugs
- Improve progression and upgrade system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is Weapon Craft Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Weapon Craft Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Weapon Craft Run averages 4.4 from 38K ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Weapon Craft Run have ads?

Both Canvas Run and Weapon Craft Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Weapon Craft Run?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Weapon Craft Run weekly. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on September 24, 2026 and Weapon Craft Run on September 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.*