# Canvas Run vs Hex Armada

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hex Armada at 100% against Canvas Run's 29%. Hex Armada also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Canvas Run's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Hex Armada sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hex Armada 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hex Armada's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Hex Armada weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Hex Armada |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-armada/id6761338531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Axiom Design, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651290192) |

## 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


### Hex Armada

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-armada/id6761338531)

Engage in strategic multiplayer naval combat on a hex grid. Every shot impacts all players, requiring careful planning to locate and destroy enemy fleets and headquarters. Play locally or online with friends.

**Highlights:** Hex-grid strategic combat, Every shot affects all players, Local pass-and-play multiplayer, Local network multiplayer, Online asynchronous multiplayer, Headquarters and land defenses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock 3+ Player Games | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is Hex Armada free?

Hex Armada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Hex Armada?

Hex Armada is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Hex Armada averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Hex Armada have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; Hex Armada does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Hex Armada?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Hex Armada weekly. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hex Armada on October 12, 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.*