# Canvas Run vs Ball Blend Challenge

Canvas Run and Ball Blend Challenge both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Ball Blend Challenge's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. Canvas Run's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 1.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ball Blend Challenge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Ball Blend Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 53% of Ball Blend Challenge's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Ball Blend Challenge monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Ball Blend Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-blend-challenge/id6463611795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **53.3% 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 | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Abrar Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560627759) |

## 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


### Ball Blend Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-blend-challenge/id6463611795)

Navigate high-speed ramp tracks with a bouncy ball, collecting and merging numbers to power up. Dodge obstacles and master swipe controls in this fast-paced arcade adventure. Experience intense gameplay with increasing difficulty and vibrant visuals.

**Highlights:** Merge and run number balls, High-speed ramp tracks, Dodge dynamic obstacles, Swipe to control ball, Increasing difficulty levels, Vibrant 3D visuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Ball Skins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 💰 Misleading in-app purchases
- 🛑 Ads that are hard to close

**Reported bugs**

- Kicked out and banned from the game
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add a mega level
- Improve the noise level


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is Ball Blend Challenge free?

Ball Blend Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Ball Blend Challenge?

Ball Blend Challenge is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Ball Blend Challenge averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Ball Blend Challenge have ads?

Both Canvas Run and Ball Blend Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Ball Blend Challenge?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Ball Blend Challenge monthly. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ball Blend Challenge on October 27, 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.*