# Barrel Roller vs Potato Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Potato Rush at 4.3 against Barrel Roller's 4.1. Potato Rush also leads on ratings volume (884 vs 75). Barrel Roller's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 29%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barrel Roller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Potato Rush sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Potato Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potato Rush has 884 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 29% of Potato Rush'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, Potato Rush every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barrel Roller | Potato Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrel-roller-stack-and-run-3d/id1525694022/reviews) | **[4.3 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potato-rush/id1597355201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **884** |
| Positive reviews | **42.6% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 236 MB | 353 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tummy Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497883695) | [DLITE GAMES OYUN YAZILIM VE PAZARLAMA LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572200717) |

## 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

**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


### Potato Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potato-rush/id1597355201)

Control a character with simple swipe gestures to collect potatoes. Prepare the collected potatoes for consumption in this engaging game. Enjoy numerous unique levels with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Simple swipe controls, Collect potatoes, Prepare potatoes for eating, Unique levels, Easy to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Berbi Cutter Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Berbi Fryer Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Berbi Peeler Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Berbi POS Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedy Cutter Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedy Peeler Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedy Fryer Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedy POS Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Berbi Potato Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speedy Spud 76 Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wonder Hero Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Speedy All Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥔 Potato-themed game
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (getting stuck in restaurant mode)
- 🤯 Impossible to win (can't get 15 potatoes)

**Reported bugs**

- Getting stuck in restaurant mode, unable to return to potato run
- Game not registering 15 potatoes collected
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Remove restaurant mode and focus on potato run
- Fix bug that traps players in restaurant mode
- Improve win conditions to make it possible to get 15 potatoes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barrel Roller free?

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

### Is Potato Rush free?

Potato Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barrel Roller or Potato Rush?

Potato Rush is rated higher. Barrel Roller averages 4.1 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Potato Rush averages 4.3 from 884 ratings.

### Do Barrel Roller or Potato Rush have ads?

Both Barrel Roller and Potato Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barrel Roller or Potato Rush?

Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, and Potato Rush every 6 weeks. Most recently, Barrel Roller was updated on September 28, 2026 and Potato Rush on October 1, 2026.

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