# Explodey vs Timberman

The clearest difference is rating: Timberman at 4.7 against Explodey's 3.9. Timberman also leads on ratings volume (980 vs 9). Explodey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explodey sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Timberman sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timberman holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timberman has 980 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Explodey's written reviews are positive against 56% of Timberman's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Explodey ships an update every 3 days, Timberman monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explodey | Timberman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183/reviews) | **[4.7 (980 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman-the-big-adventure/id6443898587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **980** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [YitYat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/294709521) | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) |

## What reviewers say

### Explodey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183)

Pilot a fighter through exotic planets, battling enemies and solving puzzles to save the galaxy. Customize your ship with a variety of weapons and face challenging bosses. Engage in multiplayer battles with friends and unlock cosmetic hats.

**Highlights:** AAA side-scroller gameplay, Battle across 5 exotic planets, Customize fighter with diverse weaponry, Conquer ground and air units, Solve challenging puzzles, LAN multiplayer battles, Unlock cosmetic hats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VR Goggles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mohawk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plain Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wizarding Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hair Bow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elf Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Viking Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheese | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Worlds | $2.99 | one-time |


### Timberman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman-the-big-adventure/id6443898587)

Embark on a 2D side-scroller platform adventure as a brave lumberjack. Rescue friends, save the forest from an evil corporation by defeating enemies, solving puzzles, and building structures. Enjoy co-op mode with a friend.

**Highlights:** 2D side-scroller platformer, Rescue friends and save the forest, Defeat enemies and solve puzzles, Construct structures, 2 player co-op mode, Epic boss fights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - special offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🕰️ Nostalgic feel of classic platformers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for additional levels and features
- 🔍 Difficulty spike too early in the game
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls without a controller
- 🔍 Levels can be too challenging at times
- 🔍 Glitches and bugs in certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing after certain actions
- Disappearing buttons and UI elements in levels
- Inconsistent input recognition and responsiveness

**Requested features**

- More free levels to try before purchasing
- Customizable controls and button placement
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Additional content updates with new levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explodey free?

Explodey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timberman free?

Timberman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Explodey or Timberman?

Timberman is rated higher. Explodey averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Timberman averages 4.7 from 980 ratings.

### Do Explodey or Timberman have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Explodey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explodey or Timberman?

Explodey ships an update every 3 days, and Timberman monthly. Most recently, Explodey was updated on September 16, 2026 and Timberman on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*