A barrier movement assist system aids in the moving of a barrier, the barrier assist system comprising one or more support members; one or more assist devices operatively coupled to the one or more support members, wherein an assist device comprises: a rotational member; and a flexible member operatively coupled to the rotational member and operatively coupled to the barrier; wherein the barrier assist system is configured to aid in opening or closing of the barrier within a frame. A drive system is configured to open and close the barrier, wherein the barrier assist system is configured to aid in the opening or the closing of the barrier. The barrier assist system is configured to reduce an opening speed, reduce an opening acceleration, or increase an opening resistance of the barrier, and is configured to reduce a closing force at which the drive system is configured to close the barrier.