Comparison

Timber Roller vs TapKO

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

Head to head
About

Timber Roller

Embark on an endless roller skating adventure across diverse environments. Test your reflexes with simple one-tap controls to dodge obstacles, collect power-ups, and compete for high scores. Unlock a variety of quirky characters and enjoy a retro-inspired soundtrack.

Highlights
  • One-tap gameplay
  • Unlockable characters
  • Diverse environments
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Global leaderboards
  • Power-up collection
Features
Read full description

Test your skills in this funny fast paced arcade game where Timberman goes roller skating! Roller-skate as far as you can! Jump over the river and get to the new world! Ride across the suburbs, snowy winter streets, post-apocaliptic city, disco club, beach and the space station! Unlock all the funny heroes including a pirate, baller, cop, ninja, knight and a princess! Remember - in Timber Roller every tap changes skater movement direction! Check how fast you can dodge the traffic and reach the high score! Collect T-I-M-B-E-R letters to get special power! Features: - Tasty pixel art graphics! - Different environments with funny obstacles! - Original chiptune 8-bit soundtrack! - Over 35 lovely characters to unlock! - Addictive, innovative one tap gameplay! - Global leaderboards and achievements! - Super crazy endless roller skating! - Epic ramp jumps over the river! Timber Roller Scooters Update: - new vehicles – scooters! - 6 new playable characters on scooters: Scooter, Trapper, Soldier, Cook, Amir and Timber Bot! --- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Timber Roller SPECIAL OFFER offers a weekly subscription. After buying this subscription you will be charged $2.99 and get: • All characters in the game will be unlocked and available to play. • You will not need coins to unlock game characters. • You will get free gameplay continue. • All the forced ads will be removed. This is an Auto-renewable subscription. The payment is charged to your account after confirmation. The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hours before the period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal as well. SPECIAL OFFER Subscription renewal: • This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. • Payment will also be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling subscription: You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes account. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements offered in your chosen Subscription Option. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at hello@digitalmelody.eu Privacy Policy: http://digitalmelody.eu/privacy_policy Terms of use: http://digitalmelody.eu/terms_of_service

About

TapKO

Tap and punch your way to victory in this knockout idle boxing game. Train your fighter, face formidable opponents, and watch the competition pile up. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases as you become the ultimate boxer.

Highlights
  • Rapid fire punching mechanics
  • Fighter stat upgrades (strength, defense, speed, health)
  • Variety of formidable opponents
  • Auto-punch feature
  • Exclusive Halfbrick+ membership content
  • Early Access gameplay
Read full description

Available exclusively for Halfbrick+ members - TapKO is in Early Access! From the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, get ready to rumble with TapKO - the knockout idle game that packs a punch! Jab, bob, and weave your way to the top, and train your fighter to become the ultimate boxer. Play it now to help shape the future of the game! KEY FEATURES: ● Rapid Fire Punches: Tap your way to victory! The faster you tap, the quicker they topple ● Uninterrupted gameplay without ads or in-app purchases ● Power in Your Hands: Boost your fighter's strength, defense, speed, and health ● Formidable Opponents: Take on a variety of different contenders ● Pile ‘em high! Watch the competition pile up as you knockout foe after foe ● Auto punch! Build up your speed to punch while you sit back and enjoy the fight WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com *************************************** Terms of Use: https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Timber Roller4 screens
TapKO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timber Roller at 4.3 against TapKO's 3.4. Timber Roller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). TapKO's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 40%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Timber Roller sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TapKO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timber Roller holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Timber Roller's written reviews are positive against 67% of TapKO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timber Roller ships an update every 10 days, TapKO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timber Roller versus TapKO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimber RollerTapKO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings) — better3.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB306 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDigital MelodyHalfbrick

Customer experience

Timber Roller

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

TapKO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Timber Roller

Subscriptions1
  • Timber Roller All Characters$2.997 Days
One-time4
  • 500 Timber Roller Coins$0.99
  • Remove ads and free continue$1.99
  • 2500 Timber Roller Coins$2.99
Show 1 more
  • 5000 Timber Roller Coins$3.99
7 purchases

TapKO

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99

Questions

Is Timber Roller free?
Timber Roller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapKO free?
TapKO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timber Roller or TapKO?
Timber Roller is rated higher. Timber Roller averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while TapKO averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Timber Roller or TapKO have ads?
TapKO shows ads; Timber Roller does not.
Which is updated more often, Timber Roller or TapKO?
Timber Roller ships an update every 10 days, and TapKO every 3 months. Most recently, Timber Roller was updated on September 20, 2026 and TapKO on July 8, 2026.

Other comparisons