# Canvas Run vs Count Stickman

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Canvas Run at 35K against Count Stickman's 1.2K. Canvas Run also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Count Stickman's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 29%). 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 Count Stickman sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Count Stickman holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 38% of Count Stickman's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Count Stickman monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Count Stickman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-stickman-run-master-3d/id6444327022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **38.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Phan Tu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694643313) |

## 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


### Count Stickman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-stickman-run-master-3d/id6444327022)

Navigate obstacle courses, collect stickmen to build a crowd, and battle enemies. Transform into a tall man to overcome challenges and unlock various characters. This game offers a unique blend of endless running and crowd control mechanics.

**Highlights:** Collect stickmen to build a crowd, Battle enemies and transform into a tall man, Unlock famous characters, Endless running gameplay, Mob control mechanics, Complete quests and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bucket of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Fun to play and pass time
- 👍 Satisfying to clutch up at the end

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Way too many ads
- 🐛 Ads play even after clicking 'No thanks'
- 🐛 Bugs where the multiplier button doesn't work
- 🐛 Randomly kicks out players during gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Levels are practically impossible at times
- Terrible sound effects and cartoonish font

**Requested features**

- More red people in the middle of the level
- Make the game playable offline without internet


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is Count Stickman free?

Count Stickman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Count Stickman?

Count Stickman is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Count Stickman averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Count Stickman have ads?

Both Canvas Run and Count Stickman show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Count Stickman?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Count Stickman monthly. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 27, 2026 and Count Stickman on October 27, 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.*