Neon Run! vs Barrel Roller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Neon Run!
Experience a fast-paced, retro-style endless runner game with an 80s theme. Dodge obstacles and collect power-ups as you fly as far as possible. Compete for the top spot on the global leaderboard.
- Fast-paced gameplay
- Retro 80s style
- Infinite runner mechanics
- Dodge and jump obstacles
- Collect power-ups
- Global leaderboard
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Neon Run is an fast-paced, intense infinite runner game with a cool 80s retro style and soundtrack. Dodge and jump to avoid the hazards and fly as far as you can. Shields and time distortion pickups are scattered along the way. Submit your high score to the world leaderboard! Can you compete with the best?
Barrel Roller
Stack barrels as high as you can by swiping left and right. Test your reflexes and precision in this simple yet addictive stacking game. See how high you can build your tower before it tumbles!
- Swipe left and right controls
- Endless barrel stacking gameplay
- High score tracking
- Challenging reflexes test
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Stack barrels, dodge obstacles, and race to the finish in this addictive 3D arcade runner! Swipe left and right to control your runner as you collect and stack barrels higher and higher. How tall can you build your tower before reaching the finish line? EASY TO PLAY, HARD TO MASTER - Simple swipe controls anyone can pick up - Stack barrels as high as you can while running - Dodge traps and obstacles along the way - Reach the finish line with the tallest stack for the biggest rewards FEATURES - Satisfying stacking physics that keep you coming back - Hundreds of challenging levels to conquer - Colorful 3D graphics and smooth gameplay - Play offline anytime, anywhere - no wifi needed - New levels and content added regularly Can you become the ultimate Barrel Roller? Download now and start stacking!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barrel Roller at 43% against Neon Run!'s 0%. Barrel Roller also leads on ratings volume (76 vs 1). Neon Run!'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Barrel Roller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Neon Run! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Neon Run! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barrel Roller has 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Neon Run!'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Barrel Roller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Neon Run! ships an update weekly, Barrel Roller every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Neon Run! | Barrel Roller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.1 (76 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 76 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 236 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stuart Bermingham | Tummy Games |
Customer experience
Neon Run!
Barrel Roller
Bugs and requests
Neon Run!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Barrel Roller
Reported bugs
9 issues- Cannot upgrade past level 9
- Upgrade buttons not responding
- Game crashes frequently
- Friend going through the floor
- Screen moves during gameplay
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- Cannot level up to 9
- Barrels not letting player upgrade
- Level 71 is impossible
- Barrels barely get you up stairs
Requested features
2 requests- More skin options (barrels)
- Different colored barrels
In-app purchases
Neon Run!
No in-app purchases
Barrel Roller
- No Ads$2.99
