Grub Lab vs Timber Trouble
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grub Lab
This app brings augmented reality games to life for children aged 5-12, featuring popular characters and brands. It's designed to entertain kids during family dining or at home, offering interactive experiences without in-app purchases.
- Augmented reality games
- Features Little Grubbies characters
- Integrates with big brand worlds
- Playable at family dining venues
- Playable at home
- Kid-friendly gameplay for ages 5-12
- No in-app purchases or loot boxes
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Grub Lab Games brings the fun to the kids table. Play with your favourite Little Grubbies characters, explore big brand worlds and unlock real-world rewards, at home or at your favourite family restaurant. Whether you have just sat down at a venue with a Grub Lab kids menu, or you have a link from a previous visit, Grub Lab Games makes it easy to keep kids entertained and engaged. Play with Little Grubbies and big brands - Jump into themed games featuring the Little Grubbies crew and their adventures - Discover experiences inspired by leading entertainment, sport and family brands - Explore stories, collect items and return to keep playing new content Made for families and kids - Simple, kid-friendly gameplay designed for ages 5–12 - Play together at the table or let kids explore in short, snackable sessions - No in-app purchases and no loot boxes Perfect for family dining Grub Lab Games is built for family dining venues. Kids get something fun and interactive to do. Parents get a smoother meal. Venues get a simple way to offer games, promotions and track engagement. Key Features - Kids games and experiences featuring Little Grubbies and big brand partners - Play in-venue using the QR code on your kids menu, or at home - No in-app purchases
Timber Trouble
Embark on a jungle adventure with Ranger Tabatha to investigate a river blockage. Explore ancient ruins, encounter wildlife, and enjoy a mix of action and puzzle mini-games. Discover hidden dangers and educational fun in this thrilling quest.
- Immersive story-driven adventure
- Action and puzzle mini-games
- 3D exploration of ancient ruins
- Encounter diverse wildlife
- Edu-tainment elements
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Embark on a thrilling adventure with Ranger Tabatha and her friends in our exciting new app, 'Timber Trouble'! Join them as they journey deep into the heart of the jungle to investigate a mysterious blockage in the river. Along the way, they encounter hidden dangers, ancient ruins, and incredible wildlife. The app features an immersive story, accompanied by thrilling graphics and a varied mix of both action and puzzle games. Play as Tabatha and friends in a series of mini-games that have a healthy mix of fun and edu-tainment. Take on bigger challenges with our 3D games, where you can explore the ancient ruins and encounter even more challenges. With 'Timber Trouble' the possibilities of fun are endless. Download the app today and join Tabatha and friends on their epic journey into the heart of the jungle!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timber Trouble at 91% against Grub Lab's 52%. Timber Trouble also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Grub Lab's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grub Lab ships an update weekly, Timber Trouble daily. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grub Lab | Timber Trouble |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grub Lab | SLACKER APPS K.K. |
Customer experience
Grub Lab
Timber Trouble
In-app purchases
Grub Lab
No in-app purchases
Timber Trouble
No in-app purchases









