# Idle Lumberjack 2 vs Beaver Builder

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Lumberjack 2 at 4.6 against Beaver Builder's 3.8. Idle Lumberjack 2 also leads on ratings volume (77K vs 181) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Beaver Builder's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 30%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Lumberjack 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Beaver Builder sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Lumberjack 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Lumberjack 2 has 77K ratings behind it against 181, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Idle Lumberjack 2's written reviews are positive against 39% of Beaver Builder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Idle Lumberjack 2 ships an update monthly, Beaver Builder every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Lumberjack 2 | Beaver Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-lumberjack-2/id1504115108/reviews)** | [3.8 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaver-builder/id1619487951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77K** | 181 |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | **39.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 229 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playphoria ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659387707) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Lumberjack 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-lumberjack-2/id1504115108)

Chop down various trees, sell the lumber, and purchase upgrades to enhance your operations. Discover rare golden trees for bonus rewards and ensure you return to sell wood for rapid progression. Enjoy this engaging idle game experience.

**Highlights:** Chop various tree types, Sell lumber for currency, Purchase upgrades, Discover golden trees, Fast-paced progression, Idle gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wizard's Powers | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Wizard's Powers | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold(Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seeds (Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bonus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Seeds | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 💤 Calming and relaxing
- 🦊 Enjoyable pet feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Limited customization

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and progress loss
- Glitches with power-ups and upgrades
- Inconsistent tree chopping mechanics

**Requested features**

- More progression and new content
- Offline progress tracking
- Character customization options
- Reduce ad frequency


### Beaver Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaver-builder/id1619487951)

Help a beaver gather resources like wood and ore to construct a dam. Protect the village from rising waters by building a sturdy defense. Engage in a fun, resource-management challenge.

**Highlights:** Collect wood and ores, Build a dam, Save the village, Resource management, Water level challenges

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Snowflake Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweetheart Skin | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Cute and fun gameplay concept
- 🦫 Engaging beaver-themed mechanics
- 🎨 Simple and charming visual design
- 📱 Works offline without WiFi
- 🏗️ Creative dam-building mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💾 Progress not saving after app exit
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezing
- ⏱️ Game-breaking ad frequency
- 🔄 Complete progress reset on reload

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving when exiting app
- Game freezes and crashes frequently
- Screen freezing and unresponsive controls
- Ad removal purchase not functioning
- Beavers getting stuck behind dams and objects

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Zoom out camera view
- Quest system with objectives
- In-game currency and shop
- Character skins and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Lumberjack 2 free?

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

### Is Beaver Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Lumberjack 2 or Beaver Builder?

Idle Lumberjack 2 is rated higher. Idle Lumberjack 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Beaver Builder averages 3.8 from 181 ratings.

### Do Idle Lumberjack 2 or Beaver Builder have ads?

Both Idle Lumberjack 2 and Beaver Builder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Lumberjack 2 or Beaver Builder?

Idle Lumberjack 2 ships an update monthly, and Beaver Builder every 3 months. Most recently, Idle Lumberjack 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Beaver Builder on September 22, 2026.

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