Comparison

Canvas Run vs Wavy Cutter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Canvas Run

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
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Make your way through level by creating bigger canvas! Slide easy-to-learn controls with addictive gameplay mechanic!

About

Wavy Cutter

Master the art of the blade in this addictive slicing game. Slice through challenging levels, dodge obstacles, and defeat bosses with precise mechanics. Enjoy endless fun with upgrades and unlockables.

Highlights
  • Addictive slicing action
  • Thrilling challenges
  • Boss battles
  • Upgrades and unlockables
  • Visually stunning graphics
Features
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Unleash your inner ninja! Slice through challenging levels, dodge obstacles, and defeat epic bosses in this addictive slicing game. Experience the satisfaction of the most precise slicing mechanics as you master the art of the blade Addictive Slicing Action Thrilling Challenges Upgrades and Unlockables Visually Stunning Free to Play! Wavy Cutter is free to download and play, offering endless slicing fun without any additional cost.

Screenshots

Canvas Run3 screens
Wavy Cutter2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Canvas Run at 30% against Wavy Cutter's 0%. Canvas Run also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 15) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Wavy Cutter's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wavy Cutter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canvas Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 0% of Wavy Cutter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Wavy Cutter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Canvas Run versus Wavy Cutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanvas RunWavy Cutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (35K ratings) — better4.2 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35K — better15
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB272 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperVoodooAPP CENTRAL LTD

Customer experience

Canvas Run

All ratings31,834 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews643 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative59.9%

Wavy Cutter

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Canvas Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera glitches and falls through the map
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Inconsistent ball count reductions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to spend gems on upgrades or customization
  • Offline play mode
  • More obstacles and challenges
  • Clearer progression and scoring system

Wavy Cutter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Canvas Run

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Wavy Cutter

Subscriptions2
  • All Bundle Features Unlocked!$19.991 Month
  • All AppCentral Games Unlocked!$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Canvas Run free?
Canvas Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wavy Cutter free?
Wavy Cutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Wavy Cutter?
Canvas Run is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Wavy Cutter averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Canvas Run or Wavy Cutter have ads?
Both Canvas Run and Wavy Cutter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Wavy Cutter?
Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Wavy Cutter monthly. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on November 11, 2026 and Wavy Cutter on November 3, 2026.

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