Comparison

Barrel Run vs RIFT

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

Head to head
About

Barrel Run

Engage in an exhilarating shooter game set in a chaotic medieval world. Shoot barrels to gather resources, unlock secrets, and rebuild kingdoms. Master strategic gameplay with a diverse arsenal and compete in thrilling multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Epic Campaigns
  • Strategic Barrel Shooting
  • Diverse Weapon Arsenal
  • Multiplayer Battles
  • Stunning Medieval Visuals
Features
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Step into the world of Barrel Shooter: Kings' Return, the most exhilarating shooter game of 2024. In an age where chaos reigns and kingdoms are on the brink of destruction, only the sharpest shooters can restore order and bring about the kings' return. This game expertly combines the strategic depth and historical grandeur of classic games like Evony with the fast-paced, action-packed excitement of shooting games. As you embark on your journey through the ravaged lands, your primary objective is to shoot the barrels that are crucial for your survival and the rebuilding of the kingdoms. These are no ordinary barrels; they contain resources, hidden treasures, or sometimes, dangerous explosives. With every barrel you shoot, you come closer to uncovering the mysteries of the fallen kingdoms and bringing the kings back to their rightful thrones. Barrel Shooter: Kings' Return sets a new standard for shooter games in 2024 with its unique blend of strategy, action, and historical adventure. Players must navigate through beautifully rendered landscapes inspired by medieval times, utilizing a wide range of weaponry from traditional crossbows to mythical cannons bestowed by the kings themselves. Features: Epic Campaigns: Lead your hero through challenging campaigns to restore order and bring about the kings' return. Strategic Barrel Shooting: Master the art of shooting barrels to gather resources, unlock secrets, and advance your quest. Diverse Arsenal: Equip yourself with an array of weapons, each with unique abilities and upgrades to enhance your barrel-shooting prowess. Multiplayer Mayhem: Compete against other sharpshooters in thrilling online battles, proving your skill in shooting barrels and strategizing for victory. Stunning Visuals: Immerse yourself in a game that combines historical elegance with cutting-edge graphics, bringing the medieval world to life like never before. Prepare to dive into a world where strategy meets action. Barrel Shooter: Kings' Return is not just a game; it's a journey through time, a challenge for the strategist, and a paradise for the sharpshooter. Are you ready to shoot the barrels and lead the kings back to their thrones? Join the adventure and make history in the new shooter game of 2024.

About

RIFT

Features
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Carve a rift through a living city and swallow it whole. Start as a crack in the pavement that can barely take a traffic cone. Eat, grow, and by the end you are pulling whole towers, buses and a cruise liner into the dark. THREE DISTRICTS, 21 STAGES Sun-bleached Resort Coast, working Cargo Port, and a Grand Carnival that plays at sunset. Each has its own landmark: a moored cruise liner, a floodlit stadium, a turning Ferris wheel - and each is edible once you are big enough. REAL PHYSICS, REAL WEIGHT Nothing is sucked in by a script. When the ground under an object is gone it falls, tips off the rim and tumbles into the shaft. Crowds scatter, cars brake, fuel tankers explode and throw their neighbours in with them. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY Campaign with stars and goals. Classic: two minutes, finish above three rivals. Endless: no clock, clear the whole district. Daily: one district for everyone, three medals, a new one every day. POWER-UPS AND PERKS Magnet, Sprint, Freeze and Double Score sit on the streets behind glowing beacons. Every level you earn makes your rift a little bigger, faster and holds your combo longer. ELEVEN SKINS Ember, Aurora, Inferno, Void and more - earn them with Sparks or buy them outright. No account. No sign-in. Plays offline.

Screenshots

Barrel Run4 screens
RIFT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RIFT at every 5 days against Barrel Run's monthly. Barrel Run's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RIFT sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barrel Run ships an update monthly, RIFT every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barrel Run versus RIFT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarrel RunRIFT
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB91 MB
Age rating+49+
DeveloperSimonas LeisisAbdulla Alhashmi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barrel Run

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99
10 purchases

RIFT

One-time10
  • CANDY skin$1.99
  • GOLD RUSH skin$1.99
  • INFERNO skin$1.99
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  • EMBER skin$1.99
  • VOID skin$1.99
  • NEON skin$1.99
  • MIDNIGHT skin$1.99
  • FROST skin$1.99
  • AURORA skin$1.99
  • Remove Ads Forever$6.99

Questions

Is Barrel Run free?
Barrel Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RIFT free?
RIFT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barrel Run or RIFT have ads?
Both Barrel Run and RIFT show ads.
Which is updated more often, Barrel Run or RIFT?
Barrel Run ships an update monthly, and RIFT every 5 days. Most recently, Barrel Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and RIFT on October 29, 2026.

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