Comparison

Canvas Run vs Complex

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

Complex

Engage in five distinct mini-games with online multiplayer options. Enjoy seamless text and voice chat while experiencing visually appealing 2D graphics. This game offers endless fun and entertainment for players.

Highlights
  • Five mini-games
  • Online multiplayer
  • Text and voice chat
  • 2D graphics
  • Cross-device support
Features
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Complex is an immersive and captivating mobile game that brings together five exciting mini-games: Trix, Baloot, Kout Bo 6, 8-Balls and Jackaroo. With its impressive online gaming features, players can engage in thrilling multiplayer matches while enjoying seamless text and voice chat functionalities. The visually stunning 2D graphics enhance the overall gaming experience. Get ready for endless hours of fun and entertainment with Complex!

Screenshots

Canvas Run3 screens
Complex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Complex at 5.0 against Canvas Run's 4.5. Canvas Run's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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 Complex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Complex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 33K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Complex monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Canvas Run versus Complex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanvas RunComplex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB127 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVoodooProsopis Production For Computer Systems And Communication Equipment Software Design Est.

Customer experience

Canvas Run

All ratings31,834 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews638 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative60.3%

Complex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Complex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Canvas Run

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
10 purchases

Complex

One-time10
  • 1000 Gems$1.99
  • 5000 Gems$9.99
  • 10,000 Gems$19.99
Show 7 more
  • 15000 Coins$29.99
  • 15,000 Gems$29.99
  • 20,000 Gems$39.99
  • 25000 Coins$49.99
  • 25,000 Gems$49.99
  • 30,000 Gems$59.99
  • 30,000 Coins$59.99

Questions

Is Canvas Run free?
Canvas Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Complex free?
Complex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Complex?
Complex is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Complex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Canvas Run or Complex have ads?
Both Canvas Run and Complex show ads.
Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Complex?
Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Complex monthly. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on September 28, 2026 and Complex on June 11, 2026.

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