Barrel Roller vs Stack Rider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Stack Rider
Navigate a challenging obstacle course by collecting balls to build a towering stack. Avoid walls that are too high to maintain your momentum and reach the finish line.
- Build a tall stack
- Collect balls
- Avoid high walls
- Race to the finish
- Obstacle course navigation
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Ride the stack to the finish without hitting a wall too high! Pick up balls to make your stack higher!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stack Rider at 4.4 against Barrel Roller's 4.1. Stack Rider also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 43%) and ratings volume (756 vs 75). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Stack Rider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stack Rider holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Rider has 756 ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Barrel Roller's written reviews are positive against 60% of Stack Rider's.
Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, Stack Rider every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrel Roller | Stack Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (75 ratings) | 4.4 (756 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | 59.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 75 | 756 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 236 MB | 393 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tummy Games | SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD |
Customer experience
Barrel Roller
Stack Rider
User reviews
Barrel Roller
From 75 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Very fun and relaxing
- 💪 Challenging gameplay
- ✨ Smooth and enjoyable
- 😌 Good for stress relief
- 💯 Satisfying experience
Room to improve
- 😩 Forced ads for upgrades
- 🐛 Cannot upgrade past level 9
- 🐛 Game glitches and bugs
- 👎 Voodoo acquisition ruined game
- 📉 Update made game worse
Stack Rider
From 756 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 🤩 Enjoyable challenge
- 💗 Addictive and relaxing
- 🎨 Variety of skins/characters
Room to improve
- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Coins/purchases feel meaningless
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
Bugs and 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
Stack Rider
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes after update
- Levels glitch and become unplayable
- Controls become unresponsive
- Losing progress/data
Requested features
4 requests- Increase level difficulty and variety
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve coin/purchase system
- Fix bugs and crashes
In-app purchases
Barrel Roller
- No Ads$2.99
Stack Rider
- No Ads$2.99
Questions
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