# Canvas Run vs 5 Griddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 5 Griddy at 100% against Canvas Run's 29%. 5 Griddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Canvas Run's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 5 Griddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

5 Griddy 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. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of 5 Griddy's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, 5 Griddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | 5 Griddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/5-griddy/id6814244716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Jromed Aminian](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775319451) |

## 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


### 5 Griddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-griddy/id6814244716)

Solve a daily 5x5 word puzzle where every row and column must form a valid word. Drag and rotate letter pieces to complete the grid. Compete against yourself with timed scores and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Daily 5x5 word grid puzzles, Drag and rotate letter pieces, Real-time grid validation, Timed scoring, Streak tracking, Offline play, Unlockable past puzzles and grid sizes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Griddy Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is 5 Griddy free?

5 Griddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or 5 Griddy?

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

### Do Canvas Run or 5 Griddy have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; 5 Griddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or 5 Griddy?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and 5 Griddy every 9 days. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 26, 2026 and 5 Griddy on October 24, 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.*