Comparison

Blob Rush vs Barrel Roller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blob Rush

Navigate through magical gates to grow your character. Dodge obstacles and challenge a giant enemy. Test your skills in this fast-paced runner game.

Highlights
  • Grow character through gates
  • Dodge obstacles
  • Clash with giant enemies
  • 3D runner gameplay
  • Simple controls
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Pass through the magic gate to grow bigger! Watch out for the obstacles! Can you defeat the giant blob man?

About

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!

Highlights
  • Swipe left and right controls
  • Endless barrel stacking gameplay
  • High score tracking
  • Challenging reflexes test
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Blob Rush4 screens
Barrel Roller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barrel Roller at 4.1 against Blob Rush's 3.5. Barrel Roller also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (76 vs 20). Blob Rush's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barrel Roller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blob Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barrel Roller holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 76 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 43% and 43% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blob Rush ships an update every 4 months, Barrel Roller every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Blob Rush versus Barrel Roller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlob RushBarrel Roller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (20 ratings)4.1 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better42.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2076 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB236 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杭威宇 卢Tummy Games

Customer experience

Blob Rush

All ratings20 ratings
Positive55.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral42.9%
Negative14.3%

Barrel Roller

All ratings76 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral23.4%
Negative34.0%

Bugs and requests

Blob Rush

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
Show 4 more
  • 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

None

Blob Rush

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barrel Roller

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Blob Rush free?
Blob Rush 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, Blob Rush or Barrel Roller?
Barrel Roller is rated higher. Blob Rush averages 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Barrel Roller averages 4.1 from 76 ratings.
Do Blob Rush or Barrel Roller have ads?
Both Blob Rush and Barrel Roller show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blob Rush or Barrel Roller?
Blob Rush ships an update every 4 months, and Barrel Roller every 4 weeks. Most recently, Blob Rush was updated on September 25, 2026 and Barrel Roller on October 19, 2026.

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