# Toribash vs THUMB

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toribash | THUMB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toribash/id1639530120/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumb-war/id6476893306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 409 MB | 920 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nabi Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/469881427) | [Planetary Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728167276) |

## What reviewers say

### Toribash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toribash/id1639530120)

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.

**Highlights:** Physics-based combat, Real-time multiplayer, Turn-based strategy, Character customization, User-generated game mods, Online tournaments

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Market Premium (1 month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 ToriCredits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 Shiai Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| Qi 1,000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Premium Upgrade | $11.99 | one-time |
| Toribash Prime | $11.99 | one-time |
| 12 Shiai Tokens | $12.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 ToriCredits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 28,000 ToriCredits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 28 Shiai Tokens | $24.99 | one-time |
| Qi 5,000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 100 Shiai Tokens | $49.99 | one-time |
| Qi 10,000 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Unique ragdoll physics and creative combat system
- 🎨 Freedom to create custom moves and fighting styles
- ✨ Satisfying and rewarding gameplay once learned
- 📱 Good mobile port of PC version
- 🌐 Strong community on Discord

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📚 Extremely steep learning curve and complexity
- 🎮 Difficult NPC/character control mechanics
- 💰 Currency difficult to obtain
- ⏱️ Tedious account creation process
- 🔌 Frequent connection and server issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### THUMB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumb-war/id6476893306)

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.

**Highlights:** Single-device local multiplayer, Adaptive AI opponents, Swipe-based controls, Charged shot mechanics, Timed shield defense, Grid-based arena combat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BOOM box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toribash free?

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

### Is THUMB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Toribash or THUMB?

THUMB is rated higher. Toribash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while THUMB averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Toribash or THUMB have ads?

Toribash shows ads; THUMB does not.

### Which is updated more often, Toribash or THUMB?

Toribash ships an update every 2 weeks, and THUMB every 3 weeks. Most recently, Toribash was updated on September 29, 2026 and THUMB on September 30, 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.*