# Barrel Roller vs Flex Run

The clearest difference is rating: Flex Run at 5.0 against Barrel Roller's 4.1. Flex Run also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Barrel Roller's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Flex 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barrel Roller | Flex Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrel-roller-stack-and-run-3d/id1525694022/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-run/id1576680990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 236 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tummy Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497883695) | [Sergei Domashenkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459253672) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Flex Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-run/id1576680990)

Grow and shrink body parts to navigate challenging obstacle courses. Reach the finish line by strategically scaling your character to overcome various hurdles. It's a fun and engaging game that tests your timing and precision.

**Highlights:** Scale body parts, Navigate obstacle courses, Reach the finish line, Test timing and precision, Engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barrel Roller free?

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

### Is Flex Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Barrel Roller or Flex Run?

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

### Do Barrel Roller or Flex Run have ads?

Both Barrel Roller and Flex Run show ads.

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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.*