Barrel Roller vs Layer Runner!
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!
Layer Runner!
Guide a character through a vibrant world, collecting layers to grow thicker while skillfully avoiding obstacles. Experience unique elastic movement and dynamic gameplay. Enjoy a fun and engaging challenge.
- Collect layers to increase thickness
- Unique elastic movement
- Avoid lava to maintain thickness
- Engaging visual and feeling
- Fun gameplay
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Collect the layers to get thicker! - Unique visual and feeling with elastic movement - Avoid the lavas to not to be thinner! - HAVE FUN!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barrel Roller at 4.1 against Layer Runner!'s 3.0. Barrel Roller also leads on ratings volume (75 vs 2). Layer Runner!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Layer Runner! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barrel Roller holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barrel Roller has 75 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, Layer Runner! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrel Roller | Layer Runner! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (75 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 9 days — 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 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 236 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Tummy Games | Emrullah Can Demirpolat |
Customer experience
Barrel Roller
Layer Runner!
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
Layer Runner!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Barrel Roller
- No Ads$2.99
Layer Runner!
No in-app purchases
Questions
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