Comparison

Barrel Roller vs Shikaku

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

Shikaku

Features
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Shikaku is a calm logic puzzle about dividing a grid into rectangles. Each number is a clue: draw one rectangle around it, and make the rectangle's area match the number. Every rectangle must contain exactly one clue, and the whole board must be covered. Play quick puzzles with four difficulty levels, take on a fresh daily puzzle, and track your best times and streaks. The hand-drawn paper board keeps the focus on solving: drag to draw, tap to erase, undo mistakes, clear the board, or use a hint when you are stuck. Features: - Classic Shikaku rectangle logic - Daily puzzle generated from a shared seed - Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert boards - Best times, timer, and daily streak - Hints, undo, and clean drag controls - Notebook-inspired visual style

Screenshots

Barrel Roller4 screens
Shikaku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shikaku at none against Barrel Roller's 1. Shikaku also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). 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. Shikaku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, Shikaku every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barrel Roller versus Shikaku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarrel RollerShikaku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (76 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTummy GamesSedat Ates

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

Shikaku

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barrel Roller

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
None

Shikaku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barrel Roller free?
Barrel Roller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shikaku free?
Shikaku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barrel Roller or Shikaku have ads?
Both Barrel Roller and Shikaku show ads.
Which is updated more often, Barrel Roller or Shikaku?
Barrel Roller ships an update every 4 weeks, and Shikaku every 2 days. Most recently, Barrel Roller was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shikaku on October 7, 2026.

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