# myViaPath vs Canvas & Crowd

The clearest difference is rating: Canvas & Crowd at 5.0 against myViaPath's 2.0. Canvas & Crowd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). myViaPath's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 3) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Canvas & Crowd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myViaPath has 2.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

myViaPath ships an update every 3 months, Canvas & Crowd every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myViaPath | Canvas & Crowd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myviapath/id907226423/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-and-crowd/id6796574926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telmate, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/907226426) | [Swapnil Deshmukh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775618023) |

## What reviewers say

### myViaPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myviapath/id907226423)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Stay connected with incarcerated loved ones through easy communication. Send messages, photos, and videos, and manage contacts directly from your mobile device. This app facilitates reliable connections, helping to maintain relationships.

**Highlights:** Send and receive messages, Send photos and videos, Make deposits, Manage contacts, Stay connected on the go

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Ability to communicate with loved ones
- 🙂 Convenient messaging feature
- 👀 Video call option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive messaging and call costs
- 🤯 Unreliable and inconsistent performance
- 🔍 Difficulty depositing funds and managing accounts
- 🤖 Poor customer service and lack of support

**Reported bugs**

- Messages disappearing or not sending properly
- Inability to log in or access accounts
- Incorrect time stamps and sync issues
- Repeated prompts for app updates

**Requested features**

- Notification system for new messages
- Ability to save message drafts
- Improved photo and video sharing capabilities
- Easier account management and fund transfers


### Canvas & Crowd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-and-crowd/id6796574926)

This app allows artists to share their creative process, from initial sketches to finished pieces. It fosters a community for artists to receive and give feedback, track their progress, and discover inspiring work.

**Highlights:** Public sketchbooks for chronological art galleries, Layered critique system with pinned comments, Timelapse creation from progress shots, Collections and discovery by medium, Community interaction with likes and replies, Private work-in-progress sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myViaPath free?

myViaPath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Canvas & Crowd free?

Canvas & Crowd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myViaPath or Canvas & Crowd?

Canvas & Crowd is rated higher. myViaPath averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Canvas & Crowd averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do myViaPath or Canvas & Crowd have ads?

myViaPath shows ads; Canvas & Crowd does not.

### Which is updated more often, myViaPath or Canvas & Crowd?

myViaPath ships an update every 3 months, and Canvas & Crowd every 4 days. Most recently, myViaPath was updated on November 6, 2026 and Canvas & Crowd on October 31, 2026.

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