Raider vs BarrelBage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Raider
Pilot a spacecraft through dangerous caverns, engaging in intense combat to infiltrate a mining installation and stop an invasion. Master evasive maneuvers, upgrade weapons, and explore ever-changing levels to achieve the highest score.
- Turbo-charged piloting with evasive maneuvers
- Ever-changing cavern levels
- Crystal collection for high scores
- Weapon power-ups
- Infiltrate enemy installations
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Master your piloting skills as you manoeuvre through a labyrinth of caverns where danger lurks around every corner. Infiltrate a Xeronium mining installation and cut off supply lines before the corrupt BeamGen corporation invades the galaxy. But be warned, enemy drones are out in full force. Remain on high alert as you explore the Vensella cavern system, test your skills in epic space battles and destroy the reactor core! Do you have the skills to be a pilot of RAIDER? Key Features: • TURBO-CHARGED PILOTING. Simultaneously evade incoming fire, navigate hazardous terrain and take on an onslaught of enemies. • EVER-CHANGING LEVELS. Explore a constantly changing map with each playthrough, allowing for a new challenge every time! • SMASH YOUR HIGH SCORE. Gather as many crystals as possible to be the best pilot in the galaxy. • POWER UP YOUR WEAPONS. Use weapon pads to enhance your tactical defences as you battle the BeamGen drones!
BarrelBage
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You play 'Steve' an older guy who is not as fit as he once was.... your missus has been kidnapped by the 'Bage Beast' and you must rescue her... Classic old skool arcade platform action ... but remember, don't be too energetic or you'll get 'knackered' and have to rest to get your breath back..... Classic arcade fun from yester year.... MFI Gamepad support available Controls - Use the left hand side of the screen to move by swiping, use the right side of the screen to Jump
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Raider at 3 against BarrelBage's 1. Raider also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Raider ships an update every 9 days, BarrelBage every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Raider | BarrelBage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 521 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amir Lari | Steve Rae |
In-app purchases
Raider
No in-app purchases
BarrelBage
No in-app purchases
