# PapiBatting vs Timberman

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiBatting at none against Timberman's 15. PapiBatting also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Timberman's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months) and rating (4.0 vs 3.6). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. PapiBatting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timberman holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timberman has 522 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of PapiBatting's written reviews are positive against 56% of Timberman's.

PapiBatting ships an update every 10 months, Timberman every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiBatting | Timberman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papibatting/id432736144/reviews) | **[4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **522** |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiBatting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papibatting/id432736144)

Experience a unique baseball game where you tap to swing and time your hits for higher scores. Master the jump swing by tapping above the batter when a ball approaches. Aim to avoid outs to keep playing.

**Highlights:** Tap to swing, Timed hitting for score, Jump swing mechanic, Avoid outs, Baseball simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addicting and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Good time waster
- 👍 Many Papi games are good
- 👍 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Boring and repetitive
- 😞 Unrealistic baseball mechanics
- 😞 Difficult to time swings
- 😞 Inaccurate hit detection
- 😞 Frustrating gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load
- Inaccurate hit detection (says missed when tapping)
- Controls are a mess
- Timing of the bat is bad
- App store didn't finish loading, can't delete

**Requested features**

- Add character customization (outfits, batter type)
- Add unlockable content
- Improve batter appearance
- Add multiplayer or challenge modes
- Add score/high score display


### 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 PapiBatting free?

PapiBatting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PapiBatting or Timberman?

Timberman is rated higher. PapiBatting averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Timberman averages 4.0 from 522 ratings.

### Do PapiBatting or Timberman have ads?

Timberman shows ads; PapiBatting does not.

### Which is updated more often, PapiBatting or Timberman?

PapiBatting ships an update every 10 months, and Timberman every 5 weeks. Most recently, PapiBatting was updated on September 28, 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.*