# Don't step the white tile vs Timberman

The clearest difference is rating: Don't step the white tile at 4.5 against Timberman's 4.0. Don't step the white tile also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 56%). Timberman's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't step the white tile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Don't step the white tile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 212 and 523 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Don't step the white tile's written reviews are positive against 56% of Timberman's.

Don't step the white tile ships an update every 2 months, Timberman every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't step the white tile | Timberman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-step-the-white-tile/id783246578/reviews)** | [4.0 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 212 | **523** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 55.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayumu Kinoshita](https://appshunter.io/developer/753694887) | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't step the white tile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-step-the-white-tile/id783246578)

A reflex-testing game where players tap black tiles to advance, avoiding white ones. It features multiple modes to challenge speed, accuracy, and endurance, with collectible in-game rewards.

**Highlights:** Tap black tiles to progress, Avoid white tiles, Time Attack Mode, Long Run Mode, Stopping Just Mode, Step Mode with collectibles, Score tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet addictive concept
- 💡 Unique challenge modes
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🚀 Quick loading times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional lag and stuttering
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔍 Lack of advanced settings/customization
- 💰 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch that resets high scores
- Tiles not registering taps consistently

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Achievements and leaderboards
- Ability to customize tile colors/themes
- Pause/resume functionality


### 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 Don't step the white tile free?

Don't step the white tile 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, Don't step the white tile or Timberman?

Don't step the white tile is rated higher. Don't step the white tile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Timberman averages 4.0 from 523 ratings.

### Do Don't step the white tile or Timberman have ads?

Both Don't step the white tile and Timberman show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't step the white tile or Timberman?

Don't step the white tile ships an update every 2 months, and Timberman every 5 weeks. Most recently, Don't step the white tile was updated on October 16, 2026 and Timberman on October 21, 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.*