Barrel Roller vs Stair Master!
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!
Stair Master!
Tap and hold to ascend through challenging levels. Navigate obstacles and reach new heights in this engaging arcade experience. Master the controls to climb your way to the top.
- Tap and hold to rise
- Ascend through levels
- Navigate obstacles
- Climb to the top
- Engaging arcade experience
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Press & hold to rise up
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stair Master! at 4.5 against Barrel Roller's 4.1. Stair Master! also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 75) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Barrel Roller's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 20%). 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 Stair Master! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stair Master! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stair Master! has 6.6K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Barrel Roller's written reviews are positive against 20% of Stair Master!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, Stair Master! weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrel Roller | Stair Master! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (75 ratings) | 4.5 (6.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better | 19.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 75 | 6.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — 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 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 236 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tummy Games | AppTout |
Customer experience
Barrel Roller
Stair Master!
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
Stair Master!
From 6.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Good time killer
Room to improve
- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 💰 Coins have no purpose
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
Stair Master!
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes and crashes
- Teleportation glitch at higher levels
- Incorrect coin deduction when purchasing items
Requested features
3 requests- Add character customization options
- Introduce new levels and challenges
- Provide more uses for collected coins
In-app purchases
Barrel Roller
- No Ads$2.99
Stair Master!
- Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
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