# John Mad Run vs Timberman 2

The clearest difference is rating: Timberman 2 at 4.7 against John Mad Run's 4.2. Timberman 2 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (824 vs 12). John Mad Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timberman 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. John Mad Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timberman 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timberman 2 has 824 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of John Mad Run's written reviews are positive against 58% of Timberman 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

John Mad Run ships an update every 3 months, Timberman 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | John Mad Run | Timberman 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-mad-run/id844148083/reviews) | **[4.7 (824 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman-2-vs-battle/id6466039142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **824** |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 432 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) |

## What reviewers say

### John Mad Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-mad-run/id844148083)

Embark on a relentless fight for survival as John, a target with deadly skills. Wield powerful weapons like a laser and sword to decimate hordes of enemies, master your reflexes to dodge traps, and leave a trail of bloody destruction.

**Highlights:** Intense run'n'gun gameplay, Unlockable laser weapon, Melee combat with a sword, Dodge deadly traps, High-octane enemy elimination

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style with good graphics
- 🎵 Great soundtrack and audio design
- 💰 Minimal in-app purchases and ads
- ⚡ Simple and easy to pick up controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Screen display issues (half screen visibility)
- 🐛 Unresponsive and buggy controls
- 🐛 Weapon firing lag and unresponsiveness
- 🐛 Secondary weapon (knife/sword) stops working mid-run

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch (iOS 17)
- Screen only displays half the game interface
- Controls unresponsive to swipe inputs
- Firing mechanism requires rapid tapping to work
- Knife/sword stops functioning after 2-3 runs

**Requested features**

- More weapons and gun variety
- Character customization and outfit options
- Power-ups and special abilities
- Boss encounters and story mode
- Multiple level maps and scenery changes


### Timberman 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman-2-vs-battle/id6466039142)

Compete to be the best lumberjack in this action-packed game. Engage in online battles, build and defend your village with fortifications, and defeat zombies and bosses. Unlock new characters, customize your appearance, and join leagues and clans for exciting multiplayer challenges.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer battles, Village building and defense, Character customization, Boss battles, Leagues and tournaments, Tower defense gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Resource Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Promo Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack: Heroes+Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP Offer - No Ads+30000C+500D | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack - Epic Heroes+No Ads | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Engaging gameplay loop
- 💡 Interesting defense mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 👎 Fake multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- League chests and loot disappearing
- Inability to progress with full chest slots
- Ads still shown after purchasing ad removal
- Freezing and crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- Add new characters and skins
- Expand to more leagues
- Improve chest opening experience
- Add more abilities to buy
- Enhance tree chopping effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is John Mad Run free?

John Mad Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timberman 2 free?

Timberman 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, John Mad Run or Timberman 2?

Timberman 2 is rated higher. John Mad Run averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Timberman 2 averages 4.7 from 824 ratings.

### Do John Mad Run or Timberman 2 have ads?

Timberman 2 shows ads; John Mad Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, John Mad Run or Timberman 2?

John Mad Run ships an update every 3 months, and Timberman 2 weekly. Most recently, John Mad Run was updated on October 28, 2026 and Timberman 2 on October 27, 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.*