# Apple Knight vs Timberman 2

Apple Knight and Timberman 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Apple Knight's written reviews are positive against 58% of Timberman 2's. Apple Knight also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 824). Timberman 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apple Knight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Timberman 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Apple Knight against 4.7 for Timberman 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple Knight has 23K ratings behind it against 824, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Apple Knight's written reviews are positive against 58% of Timberman 2's.

Apple Knight ships an update monthly, Timberman 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apple Knight | Timberman 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight/id1486055730/reviews) | **[4.7 (824 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman-2-vs-battle/id6466039142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 824 |
| Positive reviews | **86.3% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 432 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Limitless LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472819763) | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) |

## What reviewers say

### Apple Knight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight/id1486055730)

Embark on a 2D action platformer adventure with precise controls and stunning animations. Explore vast levels, uncover secrets, and battle formidable foes. Upgrade your gear and abilities to become a legendary hero.

**Highlights:** Precise touch controls, Vast levels with secrets, Boss battles and enemy waves, Upgrade armor, pets, and weapons, Endless Adventure mode, Customizable control layouts, Controller support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Bag of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Assassin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Elite Ninja | $3.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pirate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Viking | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium + Viking Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Box of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium Skins: 50% off | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins - 50% off | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent pixel art and graphics
- 🕹️ Responsive and customizable controls
- 🔥 Fun and challenging platforming
- 💰 Fair monetization with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Small and cramped control buttons
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🕰️ Slow progression without paid upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not pausing the game during revives
- Floating glitch with movable crates
- Inconsistent enemy behavior

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Level editor and sharing
- More enemy variety
- Larger control buttons
- Offline coin earning


### Timberman 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman-2-vs-battle/id6466039142)

Compete to be the best lumberjack in this action-packed game. Engage in online battles, build and defend your village with fortifications, and defeat zombies and bosses. Unlock new characters, customize your appearance, and join leagues and clans for exciting multiplayer challenges.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer battles, Village building and defense, Character customization, Boss battles, Leagues and tournaments, Tower defense gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Resource Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Promo Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack: Heroes+Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP Offer - No Ads+30000C+500D | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack - Epic Heroes+No Ads | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Engaging gameplay loop
- 💡 Interesting defense mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 👎 Fake multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- League chests and loot disappearing
- Inability to progress with full chest slots
- Ads still shown after purchasing ad removal
- Freezing and crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- Add new characters and skins
- Expand to more leagues
- Improve chest opening experience
- Add more abilities to buy
- Enhance tree chopping effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apple Knight free?

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

### Is Timberman 2 free?

Timberman 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Apple Knight or Timberman 2?

Timberman 2 is rated higher. Apple Knight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Timberman 2 averages 4.7 from 824 ratings.

### Do Apple Knight or Timberman 2 have ads?

Both Apple Knight and Timberman 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apple Knight or Timberman 2?

Apple Knight ships an update monthly, and Timberman 2 weekly. Most recently, Apple Knight was updated on November 9, 2026 and Timberman 2 on November 3, 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.*