Comparison

LumberJack Timber Swing Tree vs TARAKAN

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

Head to head
About

LumberJack Timber Swing Tree

Embark on a solo adventure as a lumberjack, chopping down trees and navigating challenging terrain. Master your axe-swinging skills through diverse environments with stunning visuals and immersive sound effects.

Highlights
  • Solo adventure gameplay
  • Master lumberjacking skills
  • Explore breathtaking environments
  • Stunning visuals and soundscapes
  • Endless chopping fun
Features
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Enter the untamed realm of Lumber Jack - Timber, where the echoes of your axe against wood resonate through the forest. As a lone lumberjack, your mission is simple yet exhilarating: chop down towering trees, navigate through challenging terrain, and leave your mark on the wilderness. In this captivating single-player adventure, immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature as you tackle a variety of tree-cutting challenges. From dense forests to rugged mountainsides, each level presents unique obstacles that test your skill and precision. Swing your axe with finesse to fell trees efficiently, but beware of falling branches and other hazards that stand in your way. With stunning visuals that capture the beauty of the wilderness and immersive sound effects that transport you to the heart of the forest, Lumber Jack - Timber offers an unforgettable gaming experience. Lose yourself in the serenity of nature as you embark on a journey of discovery and mastery. Features: - Solo adventure gameplay: Embark on a solitary quest through diverse landscapes filled with trees to chop and obstacles to overcome. - Master the art of lumberjacking: Hone your skills as you navigate through challenging levels and perfect your technique. - Explore breathtaking environments: Traverse lush forests, rugged mountains, and more as you conquer each unique terrain. - Stunning visuals and immersive soundscapes: Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with captivating graphics and realistic audio. - Endless chopping fun: Enjoy hours of entertainment as you chop your way through the wilderness without any distractions. Download Lumber Jack - Timber now and experience the thrill of lumberjacking in its purest form!

About

TARAKAN

Explore a mysterious forest and discover a hidden submarine. Solve puzzles by collecting and combining items to unravel the secrets of this point-and-click adventure game.

Highlights
  • Point and click exploration
  • Inventory item combination
  • 3D graphics and atmosphere
  • Immersive soundtrack
  • Automatic saving
Features
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During a recent local walk you discover a secret base in the forest, your adventurous side decides to investigate further. Your inquisitive nature pays off with the discovery of a submarine docked by the river. Could the submarine transport you to more mysterious places, maybe even help unravel the puzzle of what is happening? What is a private business doing with a submarine in the first place? This seems very puzzling. Along with the mysterious discovery of the unmarked buildings you decide there is only one way to continue the adventure, with the coast seemingly clear, you set about solving the first puzzle and finding a way into the submarine… ABOUT TARAKAN is a first person point and click graphic puzzle adventure, similar to games you may have played in the ’90’s or similar to a virtual escape rooms you may have played. A simple gameplay interface consisting of the world that you explore and an inventory panel where you can collect, combine and use items you find along the way to solve puzzles. Explore areas, collect hidden objects and take in your surroundings. You will need all of your puzzle solving skills to put together a plan to make your way through the woods, solving riddles and down the many paths towards the secrets of TARAKAN. How you tackle the puzzles is down to you. Each puzzle has a logical solution, so take your time, there is no rush and enjoy the process of understanding what you have to do. FEATURES • Easy to play, touch the screen to move around. Use the arrow to move back. • Use the inventory to collect, combine and use objects. • Beautiful all original adventure 3D graphics, environments and atmosphere to explore. • Immersive backing soundtrack and effects to pull you into the adventure. • Automatic saving - Use the ‘Continue’ button on the main menu to pick up exactly where you left off. HINTS & TIPS If you need a hint or clue while playing TARAKAN then please reach out over email or social media (contact links can be found on my website) and I will be more than happy to help you. SMALL PRINT TARAKAN was created from the imagination of a solo indie developer. “I am always excited to hear people playing my games and their experience along the way. Adventure gaming is my passion and your feedback helps my games get better.“ TARAKAN is compatible with all devices and has been designed to be as resource efficient as possible to allow play on many different devices. With that said, if you do run into any difficulties please email so I can provide updates that help everyone enjoy the adventure.

Screenshots

LumberJack Timber Swing Tree4 screens
TARAKAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LumberJack Timber Swing Tree at Free against TARAKAN's $3.99. TARAKAN's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 1.9) and review sentiment (75% vs 33%). On ratings volume 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

LumberJack Timber Swing Tree is free to download; TARAKAN costs $3.99 up front. LumberJack Timber Swing Tree sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. TARAKAN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TARAKAN holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of LumberJack Timber Swing Tree's written reviews are positive against 75% of TARAKAN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LumberJack Timber Swing Tree ships an update every 5 weeks, TARAKAN every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
LumberJack Timber Swing Tree versus TARAKAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumberJack Timber Swing TreeTARAKAN
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating1.9 (7 ratings)3.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB367 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRL Technology, LLCM9 Creative LTD

Customer experience

LumberJack Timber Swing Tree

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

TARAKAN

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

LumberJack Timber Swing Tree

One-time10
  • 1st Axe$0.99
  • Helmet 1$0.99
  • 2nd Axe$1.99
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  • Helmet 2$1.99
  • Promo 5,000,000 coins$3.99
  • Promo 200,000 coins$4.99
  • 3rd Axe$4.99
  • 4th Axe$19.99
  • 500000 coins$49.99
  • 1,250,000 coins$99.99
None

TARAKAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LumberJack Timber Swing Tree free?
LumberJack Timber Swing Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TARAKAN free?
TARAKAN costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LumberJack Timber Swing Tree or TARAKAN?
TARAKAN is rated higher. LumberJack Timber Swing Tree averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TARAKAN averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do LumberJack Timber Swing Tree or TARAKAN have ads?
LumberJack Timber Swing Tree shows ads; TARAKAN does not.
Which is updated more often, LumberJack Timber Swing Tree or TARAKAN?
LumberJack Timber Swing Tree ships an update every 5 weeks, and TARAKAN every 9 days. Most recently, LumberJack Timber Swing Tree was updated on September 6, 2026 and TARAKAN on September 11, 2026.

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