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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THUMB-WAR The first sport that fits in your pocket. THUMB-WAR is a fast-paced 1v1 battler built for real-world competition. Two players face each other around a single phone, each controlling their fighter with one thumb. No controllers. No setup. Just hand someone your phone and battle. Charge powerful shots, reflect incoming attacks with perfect timing, dodge across a dynamic arena, and master a cast of unique fighters—each with their own abilities, playstyles, and customizable loadouts. Easy to learn. Deep enough to master. PLAY FACE-TO-FACE Most mobile multiplayer happens on separate screens. THUMB-WAR puts you in the same moment. The eye contact. The trash talk. The rematches. Whether you’re waiting in line, hanging out with friends, or settling a debate, every match takes seconds to start and creates moments you’ll remember. GO SOLO No opponent nearby? Battle increasingly challenging AI opponents, unlock rewards, learn new strategies, and sharpen your skills before your next real-world showdown. Single-player is the perfect way to master the game—and be ready when someone says, “Want to play?” FEATURES • Same-screen local multiplayer built around one device • Fast, skill-based matches • Multiple playable fighters with unique abilities • Charge shots, shields, reflects, status effects, and strategic loadouts • Challenging solo battles against adaptive AI • Unlock rewards and improve your mastery • Designed for quick matches that are endlessly replayable THUMB-WAR is the first chapter of Arcade Earth, an expanding sci-fi universe of games, stories, and unforgettable characters. Turn screen time into face time. Download THUMB-WAR and discover the world’s first pocket sport.
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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 (341 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 341 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 October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toribash | THUMB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (341 ratings) | 5.0 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 341 — 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 | 710 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









