Comparison

Edge vs Canabalt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Edge

Develop telekinetic strength by pushing a Cube through a geometric universe. This game combines platforms, enigmas, and reflexes for a rich and comprehensive experience. It features 48 challenging levels plus 17 bonus levels, and 19 unique tunes.

Highlights
  • Develop telekinetic strength
  • Push a Cube in a geometric universe
  • Platforms, enigmas, and reflexes
  • 48 challenging levels
  • 17 bonus levels
  • 19 unique tunes
Features
Currently charting
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"A rare flash of design style... for pure race-to-the-exit charm, Edge is hard to beat." The 50 best iPhone / iPod Touch games, EDGE Magazine See the gameplay video at : www.mobigame.net AWARDS: ------------------------ BEST MOBILE GAME - Videogame Festival Milthon Award, Paris EXCELLENCE IN GAMEPLAY - IMGA (International Mobile Gaming Awards) Winner BEST MOBILE GAME BEST iPHONE GAME AUDIO ACHIEVEMENT - Triple finalist in IGF Mobile (Independent Game Festival) REVIEWS: ------------------------ 9/10 - PocketGamer.co.uk (Gold Award) 5/5 - FingerGaming.com 4/4 - slidetoPlay.com 4,5/5 - Touchgen.com 4,5/5 - 148apps.com DESCRIPTION: ------------------------ Develop your telekinetic strength by pushing a Cube within a geometric universe. Platforms, enigmas and reflexes combine to make Edge a rich and very comprehensive game. • An original game ideally suited for mobile devices • 48 levels to challenge + 17 bonus levels • 19 unique tunes! • A simple, addictive game for every type of player TIPS : ------------------------ • To play Edge in landscape mode, pinch the screen with 2 fingers and rotate either clockwise or anti-clockwise during the game (not in the menu) • If you use the d-pad in landscape mode, double tap in the bottom right corner or on the cube to move the d-pad • Finish the 48 levels to unlock the Turbo mode! MOBIGAME : ------------------------ Check out our other games: Zombie Tsunami, Perfect Cell, Cross Fingers, Truckers Delight. Stay connected with us on https://bsky.app/profile/mobigame.bsky.social and twitter.com/Mobigame Visit our website at http://www.mobigame.net

About

Canabalt

Escape a collapsing city by running and jumping with a single button. This classic infinite runner offers new game modes, multiple characters, and a thrilling race for survival.

Highlights
  • One-button controls
  • Infinite runner gameplay
  • New game modes
  • Multiple characters
  • High score chasing
  • Two-player option
Features
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"Fantastic... Super-simple, pixel-perfect, great music and sound." - daringfireball.net "Canabalt is pure genius." -necessarygames.com Escape the destruction of your city with just one button! The game that popularized the infinite runner genre is back with new game modes and support for every dang phone and tablet thingy! ------------------------- "This "daring escape" platformer is simply beautiful and beautifully simple." -Kotaku "It's going to be quite some time before you find something so simple so thrilling again." -Offworld "Canabalt is actually much more intense than you'd assume of a game which requires a single finger to play." -GameSpy ------------------------- Play any of the 8 new game modes with one or two players, dash across rooftops with four different runners, or just chase that high score in the classic futile race for survival. ------------------------- "It's all very lovely and full of poignant subtext. And awesomeness. Canabalt is a prime example of a simple idea executed extremely well." -JayIsGames "I have never seen a concept so richly and successfully realized in such a simple yet stunningly complete form. Canabalt represents the power and potential of small independent games." -gameinmind.com "Music is another component that is just perfect - it enhances the strange and unsettling setting of the game and also gives a sense of speed with a hint of hope that quick feet might be the salvation to the horror." -bartsnews.net

Screenshots

Edge4 screens
Canabalt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Edge at 4.8 against Canabalt's 4.3. Edge also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 68%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Edge costs $2.99 and Canabalt $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Edge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 82 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Edge's written reviews are positive against 68% of Canabalt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Edge ships an update every 3 months, Canabalt every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Edge versus Canabalt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdgeCanabalt
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.8 (174 ratings) — better4.3 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews — better68.1% of reviews
Number of ratings174 — better82
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#193#192 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS9.0 — better9.2
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB27 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMobigameFinji

Customer experience

Edge

All ratings174 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,128 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.8%

Canabalt

All ratings82 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews364 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative20.1%

User reviews

Edge

From 174 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent game design
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and music
  • 🕹️ Responsive and intuitive controls
  • 🤯 Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 🔄 High replay value

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
  • 🤔 Lack of clear instructions on certain mechanics
  • 🕰️ Some levels feel repetitive
  • 🔍 Difficulty locating hidden elements

Canabalt

From 82 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple yet addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Atmospheric music and sound effects
  • 🎨 Unique retro pixel art style
  • 💡 Randomized obstacles for replayability

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive for a simple game
  • 🔍 Lack of screen optimization for newer devices
  • 🔇 No option to disable music
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

Bugs and requests

Edge

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Level editor and sharing capabilities
  • Improved camera angles and visibility
  • Customizable control schemes

Canabalt

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 14
  • Sound effects not working on some devices
  • High scores not displaying correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to turn off music
  • More game modes and levels
  • Online leaderboards and achievements
  • Controller support

In-app purchases

None

Edge

No in-app purchases

None

Canabalt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Edge free?
Edge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canabalt free?
Canabalt costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Edge or Canabalt?
Edge is rated higher. Edge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Canabalt averages 4.3 from 82 ratings.
Do Edge or Canabalt have ads?
Neither Edge nor Canabalt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Edge or Canabalt?
Edge ships an update every 3 months, and Canabalt every 2 months. Most recently, Edge was updated on October 17, 2026 and Canabalt on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Edge or Canabalt?
Edge currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and Canabalt at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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