Comparison

Barrel Roller vs Skirl

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

Skirl

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Skirl is a pixel art endless runner where you play as a cat dashing through a dark, atmospheric world inspired by Terraria and classic platformers. One control. One finger. Tap to jump - and keep running. The world scrolls faster as you go. Gaps appear in the ground. Spikes rise from the earth. Slimes patrol the platforms. Bats swoop from the darkness. Coins float above the ground, waiting to be grabbed. Every run is different. Every death teaches you something. HOW FAR CAN YOU GO? - Tap to jump, double-tap for a double jump - Dodge spikes, slimes and bats - Collect coins and power-ups: shield, gem magnet, score multiplier - Watch your speed increase the further you run - Beat your personal best and chase the high score REVIVE AND KEEP RUNNING Died? You get 3 free revivals per session - spend your coins to continue from where you left off. Or watch a short ad to revive for free. No pressure, no forced ads during gameplay. PIXEL ART DONE RIGHT Flat pixel art with layered parallax backgrounds - sky, mountains, trees, ground - all scrolling at different speeds for real depth. No fake 3D. No gloss. Pure retro feel with a dark, moody atmosphere. PLAY ANYWHERE Skirl works fully offline. No internet required, no account needed, no server. Just open and play.

Screenshots

Barrel Roller4 screens
Skirl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skirl at none against Barrel Roller's 1. Barrel Roller's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Skirl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barrel Roller versus Skirl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarrel RollerSkirl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (76 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB18 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTummy GamesElias Nevk

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

Skirl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barrel Roller

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
None

Skirl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barrel Roller free?
Barrel Roller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skirl free?
Skirl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barrel Roller or Skirl have ads?
Both Barrel Roller and Skirl show ads.

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