# Timber Roller vs TapKO

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timber Roller | TapKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timber-roller/id1455855090/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Timber Roller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timber-roller/id1455855090)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timber Roller All Characters | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 500 Timber Roller Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads and free continue | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Timber Roller Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Timber Roller Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


### TapKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

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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.*