# Barrel River

> Action game: steer a barrel down a river, collect coins, avoid hazards. (iPhone/iPad app by Brandon Stecklein.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrel-river/id823934893 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrel-river/id823934893/reviews.md

## What is Barrel River?

Flow down the brutal water of the mighty barrel river with nothing but your wits and a rickety old barrel to guide you! Barrel river is a fun filled action game where you must flow down the river avoiding rocks and deadly jumping fish. As an added bonus, King Midas has touched the river with his magical golden touch, and his gold coins can be found on the river as well. Collect coins and try to stay alive on this deadly river. Your score is determined by how far you make it and how many coins you have collected. Compete with friends for the top score!

**Special Credit** The music for Barrel River came from Kevin MacLeod at incompetech. Search for him online, he's got some awesome tracks!

## Key features

- Navigate a barrel down a river
- Avoid rocks and jumping fish
- Collect gold coins
- Compete for high scores
- Action-packed gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Removal | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrel-river/id823934893/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2016-10-26*

It took me dying a few times to figure out the controls, but once I got the hang of it, I was on a roll! Love this app!

## Frequently asked questions about Barrel River

### What is the gameplay like in Barrel River?

Barrel River is an action game where players steer a barrel down a river, avoiding obstacles like rocks and fish while collecting gold coins. The goal is to survive and achieve the highest score.

### Can I play Barrel River offline?

The provided description does not specify if Barrel River supports offline play. However, competitive scoring and competing with friends often imply an online component.

### Does Barrel River have ads?

Yes, Barrel River contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the application data.

### What devices can I play Barrel River on?

Barrel River is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by the 'supportedDevices' field.

### What is the age rating for Barrel River?

Barrel River has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and above.

### How often is Barrel River updated?

Barrel River was last updated on July 7, 2025, with version 2.0.0. This indicates recent development activity.

### What is the user rating for Barrel River?

Barrel River has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, suggesting a highly positive initial reception.

### Are there in-app purchases in Barrel River?

Yes, Barrel River features in-app purchases, as indicated by the 'hasInAppPurchases' flag being true.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2025-07-07

bug fixes
support added for dark and tinted mode icons

### 1.9.0 — 2023-07-12

bug fixes

### 1.8.0 — 2023-01-24

bug fixes

### 1.7.0 — 2022-02-08

bug fixes
menu ui overhaul
now in a landscape orientation on phone devices

### 1.6.0 — 2019-09-09

ui improvements
bug fixes

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All apps by Brandon Stecklein: https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-07.*