Comparison

Barrel Roller vs Ladder Dash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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!

Highlights
  • Swipe left and right controls
  • Endless barrel stacking gameplay
  • High score tracking
  • Challenging reflexes test
Features
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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!

About

Ladder Dash

Embark on an endless climbing adventure with intuitive tap and swipe controls. Dodge obstacles, collect points, and unlock achievements and new theme maps. Compete globally on leaderboards for the ultimate climbing challenge.

Highlights
  • Endless climbing gameplay
  • Tap and swipe controls
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Unlockable theme maps
  • Global leaderboards
  • Achievement system
Features
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One ladder. Every obstacle imaginable. Zero mercy. Ladder Dash is a reflex-driven arcade game about climbing an endless ladder while obstacles try everything they can to knock you off. Tap to grab the next rung. Swipe to dodge whatever is flying toward you. Keep going until you cannot. The premise is instant. The skill ceiling is not. HOW IT WORKS Each run is procedurally generated, so the ladder never repeats. What knocked you off last time will not be waiting in the same spot this time, which means your only real defense is actually getting better. Rush Mode exists for players who think the main game is a warmup. WHAT IS IN THE GAME Endless procedurally generated levels with no repeated patterns. Tap and swipe controls designed around single-handed play. Rush Mode for reflex testing and competitive high score runs. Unlockable hand skins and theme maps collected through gameplay. Global leaderboards to chase — or to suffer under. Clean, readable art style that keeps the focus on the climb. THE HONEST VERSION No Wi-Fi needed. Plays completely offline. Ads are present in the free version and removable with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring charges. No power-ups to buy, no stamina timers, no energy bars. You play when you want and stop when you want. The learning curve is real. The first few runs will end quickly and without much warning. That is part of it. Players who push past the early frustration tend to stick around for a long time. BUILT BY KREWGAMES We are a small studio focused on games that are genuinely fun to pick up and hard to put down. Ladder Dash has been live for over a year with steady updates. Bug report, feature idea, or just want to say something — we want to hear it at support@krewgames.com. Download free. Climb as high as you can.

Screenshots

Barrel Roller4 screens
Ladder Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barrel Roller at 43% against Ladder Dash's 0%. Barrel Roller also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (76 vs 2). Ladder Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barrel Roller holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barrel Roller has 76 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Barrel Roller's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ladder Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, Ladder Dash every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barrel Roller versus Ladder Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarrel RollerLadder Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (76 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings76 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTummy GamesKrewGames

Customer experience

Barrel Roller

All ratings76 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral23.4%
Negative34.0%

Ladder Dash

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 4 more
  • 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

Ladder Dash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barrel Roller

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Ladder Dash

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Barrel Roller free?
Barrel Roller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ladder Dash free?
Ladder Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barrel Roller or Ladder Dash?
Barrel Roller is rated higher. Barrel Roller averages 4.1 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Ladder Dash averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Barrel Roller or Ladder Dash have ads?
Barrel Roller shows ads; Ladder Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Barrel Roller or Ladder Dash?
Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ladder Dash every 5 weeks. Most recently, Barrel Roller was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ladder Dash on October 13, 2026.

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