Comparison

Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat vs Timbaler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat

Test your rhythm and reflexes in this engaging game where you follow on-screen commands by touching, tapping, or tilting your device. It supports international multiplayer with a single iPhone, allowing players to select their preferred language.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based gameplay
  • Touch, tap, or tilt controls
  • International group play on one device
  • Multiple language support
  • Adjustable difficulty
  • Suitable for all ages
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Ralph, the Restless Rhythm Rat has rhythm in his blood. Do you too? Make the right Moves while keeping the beat, following the commands that Ralph gives you. Touch, tap or tilt him, just don’t make any mistakes! The beat gets faster and faster… A game requiring a sense of rhythm for 1-4 players from 6-99 years. Ralph is the world's first app that can be played in an INTERNATIONAL GROUP with ONE iPhone. How does it work? In the preferences, you select the number of players in the group. And specify the language in which each individual player would like to play. There are currently 6 different languages to choose from. Player 1 starts the game. On the command "Pass on!" (Or German "Weitergeben!", French "Passer!" ...), he passes the device (without shaking it) to player 2. Etc. If a player makes a mistake, he starts the next round. Reviews: Simple but challenging. A creative use of accelerometer, which is it's only limitation, as it doesn't always recognize my gestures, but it's still very fun to play and a good way to keep your mind sharp. (ijudy)

About

Timbaler

Experience a unique rhythm game where you play the timpani to set the pace for a traditional festival parade. Hit the drums precisely in time with the music to achieve the highest score and impress the crowd.

Highlights
  • Play the timpani
  • Follow musical rhythm
  • Score based on precision
  • Traditional festival theme
  • Street parade simulation
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'Timbaler' (translated as 'timpani player') is the first game based on the Spanish popular Moors and Christians festival. Take the role of an expert percussionist and play the timpani following the rhythm of the music to set the pace of a Moors and Christians parade in a street full of people watching for your performance. To get the highest score you must hit right in the moment when the maces go through the center of the timpani. The more precise are your hits, the higher is your score.

Screenshots

Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat4 screens
Timbaler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat at 5.0 against Timbaler's 4.3. Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months). Timbaler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (96% vs 86%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timbaler asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat's written reviews are positive against 96% of Timbaler's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat ships an update every 3 months, Timbaler every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat versus Timbaler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRalph the Restless Rhythm RatTimbaler
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews96.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better9.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB47 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChristian EckerFractal Graphics

Customer experience

Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Timbaler

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat

One-time1
  • Upgrade to full version$0.99
None

Timbaler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat free?
Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timbaler free?
Timbaler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat or Timbaler?
Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat is rated higher. Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Timbaler averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat or Timbaler have ads?
Neither Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat nor Timbaler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat or Timbaler?
Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat ships an update every 3 months, and Timbaler every 24 months. Most recently, Ralph the Restless Rhythm Rat was updated on October 11, 2026 and Timbaler on October 23, 2026.

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