Barrel Roller vs Wax Time
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!
Wax Time
This game challenges players to meticulously remove all hairs with precision. Success depends on careful execution and attention to detail to achieve the desired outcome.
- Precise hair removal
- Careful execution
- Attention to detail
- Challenging gameplay
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You have to be very careful to remove all the hairs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barrel Roller at 4.1 against Wax Time's 3.1. Barrel Roller also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 24%). Wax Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Barrel Roller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wax Time asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barrel Roller holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Barrel Roller's written reviews are positive against 24% of Wax Time's.
Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, Wax Time weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrel Roller | Wax Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (75 ratings) — better | 3.1 (93 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better | 23.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 75 | 93 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 236 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tummy Games | 3A YAPIM VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK LIMITED SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Barrel Roller
Wax Time
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
Wax Time
From 93 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Hair styling is fun
- 👍 Game is good overall
- 👍 Graphics can be nice
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay loop
Room to improve
- 👎 Middle finger gesture
- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Game is annoying
- 👎 Horrible graphics
- 👎 Sloppily made
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
Wax Time
Reported bugs
11 issues- Middle finger gesture
- White screen blocking levels
- Wax strip goes through head
- Game crashes
- Game hangs/lags
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- Cannot pass certain levels
- Broken head/hair after update
- Sticks get messed up
- Advertisement blocking levels
- White bar on iPad blocking continue button
- Game won't work on download
Requested features
8 requests- Remove middle finger gesture
- Add compensation for issues
- Fix white screen bug
- Fix wax strip glitch
- Fix level progression issues
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- Add option to skip ads
- Add more hair customization options
- Add items to buy with coins
In-app purchases
Barrel Roller
- No Ads$2.99
Wax Time
No in-app purchases
