# Canvas Run vs Wavy Cutter

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Wavy Cutter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavy-cutter/id6448922591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **29.5% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## 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


### Wavy Cutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavy-cutter/id6448922591)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked! | $19.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*