# Canvas Run vs Digit Crusher

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digit Crusher at none against Canvas Run's 1. Digit Crusher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Canvas Run's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Digit Crusher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Digit Crusher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Digit Crusher every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Digit Crusher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digit-crusher/id6449705323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 263 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Ela Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536955498) |

## 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


### Digit Crusher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digit-crusher/id6449705323)

A simple arcade game where players hold to move numbers and release to stop. Navigate through gates to grow your numbers and shoot enemies to destroy their base. Time your movements to avoid obstacles and reach your target.

**Highlights:** Hold to move numbers, Pass through gates to increase numbers, Shoot gates for more digits, Increase fire rate, Avoid crushers and obstacles, Destroy enemy bases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is Digit Crusher free?

Digit Crusher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Digit Crusher?

Digit Crusher is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Digit Crusher averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Digit Crusher have ads?

Both Canvas Run and Digit Crusher show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Digit Crusher?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Digit Crusher every 4 days. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 30, 2026 and Digit Crusher on October 18, 2026.

---

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