# Neon Run! vs Barrel Roller

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neon Run! | Barrel Roller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-run/id1449159428/reviews)** | [4.1 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrel-roller-stack-and-run-3d/id1525694022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **42.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stuart Bermingham](https://appshunter.io/developer/854383681) | [Tummy Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497883695) |

## What reviewers say

### Neon Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-run/id1449159428)

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.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Retro 80s style, Infinite runner mechanics, Dodge and jump obstacles, Collect power-ups, Global leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Barrel Roller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrel-roller-stack-and-run-3d/id1525694022)

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!

**Highlights:** Swipe left and right controls, Endless barrel stacking gameplay, High score tracking, Challenging reflexes test

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very fun and relaxing
- 💪 Challenging gameplay
- ✨ Smooth and enjoyable
- 😌 Good for stress relief
- 💯 Satisfying experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Forced ads for upgrades
- 🐛 Cannot upgrade past level 9
- 🐛 Game glitches and bugs
- 👎 Voodoo acquisition ruined game
- 📉 Update made game worse

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot upgrade past level 9
- Upgrade buttons not responding
- Game crashes frequently
- Friend going through the floor
- Screen moves during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More skin options (barrels)
- Different colored barrels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neon Run! free?

Neon Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Barrel Roller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Neon Run! or Barrel Roller?

Neon Run! is rated higher. Neon Run! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Barrel Roller averages 4.1 from 76 ratings.

### Do Neon Run! or Barrel Roller have ads?

Barrel Roller shows ads; Neon Run! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Neon Run! or Barrel Roller?

Neon Run! ships an update weekly, and Barrel Roller every 4 weeks. Most recently, Neon Run! was updated on September 30, 2026 and Barrel Roller on October 19, 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.*