Timberman vs Shadow Trick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timberman
Embark on a 2D side-scroller platform adventure as a brave lumberjack. Rescue friends, save the forest from an evil corporation by defeating enemies, solving puzzles, and building structures. Enjoy co-op mode with a friend.
- 2D side-scroller platformer
- Rescue friends and save the forest
- Defeat enemies and solve puzzles
- Construct structures
- 2 player co-op mode
- Epic boss fights
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Timberman is back in his new 2D side-scroller platform adventure! Follow our brave lumberjack on his quest to rescue his friends and save the forest from the Evil Corp. Defeat hordes of enemies, solve puzzles, chop wood and construct various structures to help you complete challenging levels. Find secret treasures, unlock mini games, battle bosses and many more! Timberman The Big Adventure offers also 2 player co-op mode to play with your friend (gamepad required). - Retro-style side-scroll platformer - Help Timberman rescue his friends - Save the forest from evil corporation! - 2 player co-op / gamepads required - Challenging levels to complete - Epic boss fights - and a lot more!
Shadow Trick
Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.
- Shadow transformation gameplay
- Castle-themed levels
- Enemy encounters
- Boss battles
- 20+ challenging levels
- Charming music
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Turn into a shadow to solve the puzzles and clear the level. This platformer game is taking place in a castle full of enemies, traps, and boss fights. Keep an eye on your shadow and don't let your eyes trick you! Features: • Clever gameplay • 20+ levels • Boss fights • Charming music tracks Important information: • This game comes with no ads and features a paywall to unlock the full game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Timberman at 4.7 against Shadow Trick's 4.0. Timberman also leads on ratings volume (990 vs 34). Shadow Trick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 56%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Timberman sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Timberman holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timberman has 990 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Timberman's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Trick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Timberman | Shadow Trick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (990 ratings) — better | 4.0 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | 67.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 990 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 376 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Melody | Gionathan Pesaresi |
Customer experience
Timberman
Shadow Trick
User reviews
Timberman
From 990 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🕰️ Nostalgic feel of classic platformers
Room to improve
- 💰 Paywall for additional levels and features
- 🔍 Difficulty spike too early in the game
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls without a controller
- 🔍 Levels can be too challenging at times
- 🔍 Glitches and bugs in certain levels
Shadow Trick
From 34 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Control issues with the controller getting stuck
- 🐛 Bugs in specific levels causing screen shaking
- 🐛 Bugs with boss battles not triggering rewards
- 🐛 Lag spikes on iOS
Bugs and requests
Timberman
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezing or crashing after certain actions
- Disappearing buttons and UI elements in levels
- Inconsistent input recognition and responsiveness
Requested features
4 requests- More free levels to try before purchasing
- Customizable controls and button placement
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Additional content updates with new levels
Shadow Trick
No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.
In-app purchases
Timberman
- Premium - special offer$4.99
- Premium$6.99
Shadow Trick
- Premium$3.99
Questions
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