# Monster Dash vs Timberman

The clearest difference is monetization model: Timberman at free with in-app purchases against Monster Dash's subscription. Monster Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Dash sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 522 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 56% of Timberman's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Timberman every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | Timberman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews)** | [4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 522 |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 127 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561)

Embark on an action-packed adventure running and gunning through monster hordes. Master simple controls to blast enemies with powerful weapons across diverse worlds. Discover hidden awards and enjoy uninterrupted gameplay.

**Highlights:** Run and gun gameplay, Powerful weapons, Diverse worlds, Unique enemies, Hidden awards, Simple controls

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| The Mega Magnet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Ammo Gadget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Ninja Blade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apocalypse Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Incredibubble | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Classic arcade-style visuals
- 💡 Ghostbusters event mashup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Overheating issues on older devices
- 💰 Excessive microtransactions and paywalls

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and purchases disappearing after updates
- Game Center integration not working properly
- Spawning enemies too close to the player

**Requested features**

- Bring back the original pixel art style
- Add more unlockable weapons and gadgets
- Implement a classic mode without energy/stamina system


### Timberman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581)

Become a lumberjack in this arcade-style casual game. Chop trees, avoid branches, and unlock dozens of characters and environments. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards and build your village.

**Highlights:** Chop trees and avoid branches, Unlock dozens of characters, Explore various environments, Build and expand a village, Compete on global leaderboards, Trade wood for gold

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package of 2000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Characters Pack #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Characters Pack #3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Characters Pack #6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Characters Pack #5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Characters Pack #4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy package of 5000 wood | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Characters Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all characters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package of 5000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package of 20000 coins | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet challenging concept
- 🎨 Retro-style graphics
- 💰 Reasonable monetization (paid version)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Aggressive ad placement disrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional input lag and unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Difficulty spike and inability to progress past certain scores
- 🎮 Lack of gameplay variety and character abilities

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent score tracking and achievement unlocking
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Paid version not removing all ads as expected

**Requested features**

- Option to skip retry countdown
- More diverse character unlocks and abilities
- Improved leaderboard system and tracking
- Customization options for gameplay and visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

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

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or Timberman?

Monster Dash is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Timberman averages 4.0 from 522 ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or Timberman have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Monster Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or Timberman?

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timberman every 5 weeks. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on September 29, 2026 and Timberman on September 4, 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.*