# Timberman vs Shadow Trick

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Shadow Trick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (990 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman-the-big-adventure/id6443898587/reviews)** | [4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **990** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 376 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Timberman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman-the-big-adventure/id6443898587)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - special offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🕰️ Nostalgic feel of classic platformers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing after certain actions
- Disappearing buttons and UI elements in levels
- Inconsistent input recognition and responsiveness

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-trick/id6479749281)

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.

**Highlights:** Shadow transformation gameplay, Castle-themed levels, Enemy encounters, Boss battles, 20+ challenging levels, Charming music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
- 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
- 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Shadow Trick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Shadow Trick?

Timberman is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.7 out of 5 from 990 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 34 ratings.

### Do Timberman or Shadow Trick have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Shadow Trick does not.

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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.*