# Canvas Run vs Layer Man 3D

Canvas Run and Layer Man 3D both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Layer Man 3D's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Layer Man 3D 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 Layer Man 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 88K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 77% of Layer Man 3D's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Layer Man 3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Layer Man 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[4.6 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-man-3d-run-and-collect/id6445820370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35K | **88K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## 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


### Layer Man 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-man-3d-run-and-collect/id6445820370)

Race through a crowded runway collecting hoops and layers to build a slinky toy. Dodge obstacles to maintain your score and progress through increasingly difficult levels. This hyper-casual game tests your reflexes and concentration.

**Highlights:** Collect hoops and layers, Build a slinky toy, Dodge obstacles, Multiple increasing difficulty levels, Test reflexes and concentration, Visually appealing graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Almost no ads
- 🤩 Great game overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads longer than gameplay
- 🔍 No ads button doesn't work
- 🤔 Questionable age rating

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Levels repeat instead of progressing

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Fix the no ads button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is Layer Man 3D free?

Layer Man 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Layer Man 3D?

Layer Man 3D is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Layer Man 3D averages 4.6 from 88K ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Layer Man 3D have ads?

Both Canvas Run and Layer Man 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Layer Man 3D?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Layer Man 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 28, 2026 and Layer Man 3D on October 28, 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.*