# Barrel Roller vs Candle Stack 3D

Barrel Roller and Candle Stack 3D both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Barrel Roller's written reviews are positive against 0% of Candle Stack 3D's. Candle Stack 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barrel Roller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Candle Stack 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Barrel Roller against 4.2 for Candle Stack 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 88 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Barrel Roller's written reviews are positive against 0% of Candle Stack 3D's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barrel Roller | Candle Stack 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrel-roller-stack-and-run-3d/id1525694022/reviews) | **[4.2 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-stack-3d-craft-runner/id1613008406/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **88** |
| Positive reviews | **42.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 236 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tummy Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497883695) | [Vu Phan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534743991) |

## 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


### Candle Stack 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-stack-3d-craft-runner/id1613008406)

Collect candles, stack them into a tall tower, and then sell them to satisfied customers. Experience a satisfying crafting and selling simulation.

**Highlights:** Collect candles, Stack candles, Sell to customers, Crafting simulation, Satisfying gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barrel Roller free?

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

### Is Candle Stack 3D free?

Candle Stack 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barrel Roller or Candle Stack 3D?

Candle Stack 3D is rated higher. Barrel Roller averages 4.1 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Candle Stack 3D averages 4.2 from 88 ratings.

### Do Barrel Roller or Candle Stack 3D have ads?

Barrel Roller shows ads; Candle Stack 3D does not.

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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.*