Comparison

Barrel Roller vs Swimmers!

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

Swimmers!

Features
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You’re flying down a packed road, hunting for tiny gaps, cutting between cars, and living for those near-miss moments that make your heart jump. Get close without touching — that’s the whole game. Every clean near-pass builds your combo. Keep it going and your score explodes. One mistake and it’s over. This isn’t “crash to win.” It’s control, timing, and pure flow. In Swimmers! you will: - Weave through chaotic traffic at high speed - Rack up points with near-passes and clean lines - Keep combos alive to multiply your score - Find the rhythm of lane changes, timing, and commitment - Chase huge runs and higher highs every time you play Swim through traffic. Don’t touch. Don’t blink. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barrel Roller4 screens
Swimmers!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Swimmers! at every 8 days against Barrel Roller's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barrel Roller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Swimmers! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, Swimmers! every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Barrel Roller versus Swimmers!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarrel RollerSwimmers!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (76 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB360 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTummy GamesFeel Games Yazilim Oyun ve Bilisim Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi

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

Swimmers!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barrel Roller

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
10 purchases

Swimmers!

One-time10
  • Offer 2$1.99
  • Offer 7$6.99
  • No Ads$9.99
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  • No Ads Bundle$10.99
  • Offer 15$14.99
  • Offer 20$19.99
  • Offer 30$29.99
  • Offer 50$49.99
  • Offer 60$59.99
  • Offer 100$99.99

Questions

Is Barrel Roller free?
Barrel Roller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swimmers! free?
Swimmers! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barrel Roller or Swimmers! have ads?
Both Barrel Roller and Swimmers! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Barrel Roller or Swimmers!?
Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, and Swimmers! every 8 days. Most recently, Barrel Roller was updated on October 15, 2026 and Swimmers! on October 13, 2026.

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