# ci vs Canvas Run

The clearest difference is rating: Canvas Run at 4.5 against ci's 3.9. Canvas Run also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (33K vs 101). ci's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 29%) 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. ci sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 33K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of ci's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ci ships an update every 4 months, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ci | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ci/id972946618/reviews) | **[4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 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

### ci

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ci/id972946618)

Control a growing circle by touching and dragging. Absorb smaller circles to increase your size while avoiding larger ones. Compete for the top score on the leaderboard in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Touch and drag circle control, Absorb smaller circles, Avoid larger circles, Grow your circle, Compete on leaderboard, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Good time killer
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Forced reviews to play
- 😠 Ads everywhere
- 😠 Game progression blocked
- 😠 Redirects to app store
- 😠 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game glitches out
- Game crashes
- Game freezes
- Game won't let you continue playing
- Redirects to App Store

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Control pad option


### 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 ci free?

ci 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, ci or Canvas Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. ci averages 3.9 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.

### Do ci or Canvas Run have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; ci does not.

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

ci ships an update every 4 months, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, ci was updated on October 1, 2026 and Canvas Run on October 2, 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.*