Toribash vs THUMB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Toribash
Engage in strategic, physics-based combat with deep character customization and real-time multiplayer battles. Outsmart opponents with tactical moves and explore thousands of user-generated game mods for endless variety and community interaction.
- Physics-based combat
- Real-time multiplayer
- Turn-based strategy
- Character customization
- User-generated game mods
- Online tournaments
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Step into the dynamic world of Toribash, where strategy meets intense physics-based combat! Unleash your fighting spirit and engage in epic battles, executing precise moves with tactical finesse. With unparalleled customization and online multiplayer, Toribash offers a truly unique and immersive fighting game experience! ◦ PHYSICS-BASED COMBAT Engage in thrilling duels that embrace the laws of physics. Plan your moves, control your fighter's limbs, and execute devastating attacks with realistic precision. ◦ REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER Challenge fighters from all around the world! Test your skills against other players in online PvP battles and climb the ranks to become the ultimate Toribash master. ◦ TURN-BASED GAMEPLAY Embrace the art of strategy! Each move counts, and every decision shapes the outcome of the fight. Outsmart your opponents and seize victory with cunning tactics. ◦ BECOME THE CHAMPION Prove yourself in intense online tournaments and earn exclusive rewards. Show the world your mastery of Toribash and become a legend in the global fighting community. ◦ UNRIVALED CUSTOMIZATION Your fighter, your rules! Dive into an extensive character customization system that lets you fine-tune every aspect of your warrior. Customize your character's appearance with colors, custom items, your own textures and more! ◦ ENDLESS VARIETY Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure with thousands of user-generated game mods. Join thrilling battles ranging from fast-paced showdowns to mind-bending puzzles, each presenting new challenges and strategic opportunities. ◦ USER-GENERATED CONTENT Become part of a thriving community that continuously shapes the game's universe. Create and share your custom game mods, scripts and art with fellow fighters worldwide. Join clans and participate in events together. Whether it's a thrilling tournament or a deliberate parkour puzzle, your creativity knows no bounds! Embrace the Ultimate Sandbox in Toribash and join a vibrant community of creators and fighters. Unleash your creativity, customize your character, and experience a multitude of exhilarating game mods. Download now and immerse yourself in the world of endless possibilities!
THUMB
Engage in quick, strategic 1v1 battles on a single device. Master swipe controls, charged shots, and timed shields to outmaneuver opponents, either against friends or adaptive AI. Enjoy endlessly replayable matches perfect for on-the-go competition.
- Single-device local multiplayer
- Adaptive AI opponents
- Swipe-based controls
- Charged shot mechanics
- Timed shield defense
- Grid-based arena combat
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The world’s first sport that fits in your pocket. Challenge anyone, anywhere. THUMB-WAR transforms a single phone into a competitive arena where two players battle face-to-face using just their thumbs. It takes seconds to learn, but every match is a test of reflexes, timing, and strategy. Charge powerful attacks, reflect incoming shots, dodge across the arena, and master a growing roster of unique fighters—each with their own abilities, playstyles, and customizable loadouts. Whether you’re chasing the perfect counter or discovering a new favorite fighter, every match plays a little differently. Whether you’re waiting for food, hanging out with friends, or settling an argument, THUMB-WAR creates the kind of moments only real-world competition can. The eye contact, the laughter, the trash talk, and the instant rematches all happen around the same screen—not across the internet. No opponent nearby? Take on increasingly challenging AI opponents to unlock rewards, sharpen your skills, and discover new strategies before your next real-world showdown. Features • Same-screen local multiplayer on a single device • Fast, skill-based 1v1 battles • Unique fighters with distinct abilities and playstyles • Charge attacks, shields, reflects, status effects, and strategic loadouts • Solo battles against adaptive AI opponents • Unlock rewards and master every fighter THUMB-WAR is the first chapter of Arcade Earth, an expanding sci-fi universe of games, stories, and unforgettable characters - learn more at arcade.earth. Turn screen time into face time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: THUMB at 100% against Toribash's 55%. THUMB also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Toribash's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 22). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Toribash sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and THUMB sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
THUMB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toribash has 281 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Toribash's written reviews are positive against 100% of THUMB's.
Toribash ships an update every 2 weeks, THUMB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toribash | THUMB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (281 ratings) | 5.0 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 281 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 409 MB | 920 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Nabi Studios | Planetary Games LLC |
Customer experience
Toribash
THUMB
Bugs and requests
Toribash
Reported bugs
11 issues- Login crashes and freezes on mobile
- Server connection errors preventing multiplayer
- Game crashes after app updates
- Loss of replays and game data after updates
- Battle pass progress erased
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- Persistent background music after closing app
- Username validation errors (alphanumeric requirements unclear)
- Tutorial progression bugs preventing advancement
- Mod download failures
- Account creation failures
- Loading page freezes before login
Requested features
12 requests- Skip tutorial option and unlock all practices
- 4-player multiplayer mode
- Additional weapons similar to Toribash
- Auto-save replay feature when players disconnect
- Running and walking tutorial
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- Cross-platform data transfer (Mac to mobile)
- Mod transfer between devices
- Offline AI battle mode or story mode
- Joint name indicators in mobile version
- Action type indicators (rotate, extend, raise, lower)
- Google account login option
- Restore lost game data after updates
THUMB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Toribash
- Market Premium (1 month)$2.99
- 5,000 ToriCredits$5.99
- 5 Shiai Tokens$5.99
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- Qi 1,000$8.99
- Battle Pass Premium Upgrade$11.99
- Toribash Prime$11.99
- 12 Shiai Tokens$12.99
- 12,000 ToriCredits$12.99
- 28,000 ToriCredits$24.99
- 28 Shiai Tokens$24.99
- Qi 5,000$39.99
- 100 Shiai Tokens$49.99
- Qi 10,000$69.99
THUMB
- BOOM box$0.99
- Remove Ads$3.99









