# Barrel Roller vs Layer Runner!

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barrel Roller | Layer Runner! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrel-roller-stack-and-run-3d/id1525694022/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-runner/id6443915008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 236 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tummy Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497883695) | [Emrullah Can Demirpolat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533074907) |

## 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


### Layer Runner!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-runner/id6443915008)

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.

**Highlights:** Collect layers to increase thickness, Unique elastic movement, Avoid lava to maintain thickness, Engaging visual and feeling, Fun 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 Layer Runner! free?

Layer Runner! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barrel Roller or Layer Runner!?

Barrel Roller is rated higher. Barrel Roller averages 4.1 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Layer Runner! averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Barrel Roller or Layer Runner! have ads?

Barrel Roller shows ads; Layer Runner! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Barrel Roller or Layer Runner!?

Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, and Layer Runner! every 9 days. Most recently, Barrel Roller was updated on September 28, 2026 and Layer Runner! on June 4, 2026.

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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.*