# 4our Dots vs Canvas Run

The clearest difference is rating: Canvas Run at 4.5 against 4our Dots's 3.4. Canvas Run also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 105) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 4our Dots's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 29%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 4our Dots sells 8 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of 4our Dots'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.

4our Dots ships an update every 5 weeks, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4our Dots | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4our-dots-dots-and-boxes/id988703397/reviews) | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 105 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YunaSoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453184622) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### 4our Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4our-dots-dots-and-boxes/id988703397)

Connect dots to form squares and outscore your opponent in this classic strategy game. Earn coins by winning, which can be used to purchase decorative emblems or gain advantages like hints and extra turn time. Play against AI, friends, or players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to form squares, Compete against AI, friends, or global players, Earn coins for winning matches, Purchase emblems for customization, Use coins for hints and increased turn time, Adjustable grid sizes

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 700 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Brain-challenging gameplay
- 💡 Classic game concept
- ⏳ Good time killer
- ✨ Nice graphics
- 🎮 Multiple game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Coins required for play
- 🚫 Free coins not received
- 🤖 Boring to play against robot
- ❌ Cannot play with friends
- ⏳ Time limit issues

**Reported bugs**

- Daily coins not appearing
- Free coins not working
- Cannot connect with online players
- Time limit not adjustable
- Player skipped after time limit

**Requested features**

- Fix daily free coin issue
- Add option to disable time limit
- Increase difficulty levels
- Allow diagonal dot connection
- Add different grid sizes


### 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 4our Dots free?

4our Dots 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, 4our Dots or Canvas Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. 4our Dots averages 3.4 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do 4our Dots or Canvas Run have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; 4our Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, 4our Dots or Canvas Run?

4our Dots ships an update every 5 weeks, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, 4our Dots was updated on October 22, 2026 and Canvas Run on October 30, 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.*