# Flapping Bird Arcade vs Timberman

The clearest difference is rating: Timberman at 4.7 against Flapping Bird Arcade's 3.9. Timberman also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 76 months) and ratings volume (988 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flapping Bird Arcade sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Timberman sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timberman holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timberman has 988 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Flapping Bird Arcade's written reviews are positive against 56% of Timberman's.

Flapping Bird Arcade ships an update every 76 months, Timberman monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flapping Bird Arcade | Timberman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapping-bird-arcade/id854101882/reviews) | **[4.7 (988 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman-the-big-adventure/id6443898587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **988** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 76 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pocket Pixels LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/479858885) | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) |

## What reviewers say

### Flapping Bird Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapping-bird-arcade/id854101882)

Guide a flapping friend through challenging levels by tapping to avoid obstacles. Unlock new birds, utilize helpful boosts, and experiment with gadgets that alter gameplay difficulty. Compete with friends to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** 11 new birds, 3 boosts, 7 gameplay-altering gadgets, Tap to flap mechanic, Beat your friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No More Adverts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Mega Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Counterfeit Machine | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ultra Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Flappy Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ultimate Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flapping Bird Arcade free?

Flapping Bird Arcade 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, Flapping Bird Arcade or Timberman?

Timberman is rated higher. Flapping Bird Arcade averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Timberman averages 4.7 from 988 ratings.

### Do Flapping Bird Arcade or Timberman have ads?

Both Flapping Bird Arcade and Timberman show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flapping Bird Arcade or Timberman?

Flapping Bird Arcade ships an update every 76 months, and Timberman monthly. Most recently, Flapping Bird Arcade was updated on October 23, 2026 and Timberman 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.*