# sp vs Canvas Run

The clearest difference is rating: Canvas Run at 4.5 against sp's 3.7. Canvas Run also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 140) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). sp's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 30%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. sp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Canvas Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of sp's written reviews are positive against 30% of Canvas Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

sp ships an update every 2 months, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | sp | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp/id937958671/reviews) | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 29.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### sp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp/id937958671)

Engage in a timing-based puzzle game with spiral mechanics. Progress through increasingly complex levels, aiming for high scores and earning medals. Replay past levels or skip challenging ones.

**Highlights:** Spiral mechanics, Timing-based gameplay, 150 levels, Leaderboards and medals, Level skipping, Replay past levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Addicting and challenging
- 👍 Good for focus and passing time
- 👍 Great series of games
- 👍 Simple and effective design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Stressful gameplay
- 😠 Impossible levels
- 😠 Annoying ads
- 😠 No instructions
- 😠 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Screen doesn't change after pressing play
- App takes to App Store when pressing play
- Says dots are touching when they are not

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Remove ads for free
- Number the dots
- Make levels less repetitive
- Combine games into one app


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is sp free?

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

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, sp or Canvas Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. sp averages 3.7 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do sp or Canvas Run have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; sp does not.

### Which is updated more often, sp or Canvas Run?

sp ships an update every 2 months, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, sp was updated on November 1, 2026 and Canvas Run on November 11, 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.*