# Timberman vs LumberJack Timber Swing Tree

The clearest difference is rating: Timberman at 4.0 against LumberJack Timber Swing Tree's 1.9. Timberman also leads on ratings volume (522 vs 7) and review sentiment (56% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and LumberJack Timber Swing Tree sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timberman holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timberman has 522 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Timberman's written reviews are positive against 33% of LumberJack Timber Swing Tree's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | LumberJack Timber Swing Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews)** | [1.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumberjack-timber-swing-tree/id1068699074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **55.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [RL Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021534157) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LumberJack Timber Swing Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumberjack-timber-swing-tree/id1068699074)

Embark on a solo adventure as a lumberjack, chopping down trees and navigating challenging terrain. Master your axe-swinging skills through diverse environments with stunning visuals and immersive sound effects.

**Highlights:** Solo adventure gameplay, Master lumberjacking skills, Explore breathtaking environments, Stunning visuals and soundscapes, Endless chopping fun

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1st Axe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Helmet 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Axe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Helmet 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promo 5,000,000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Promo 200,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Axe | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4th Axe | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1,250,000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is LumberJack Timber Swing Tree free?

LumberJack Timber Swing Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or LumberJack Timber Swing Tree?

Timberman is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while LumberJack Timber Swing Tree averages 1.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Timberman or LumberJack Timber Swing Tree have ads?

Both Timberman and LumberJack Timber Swing Tree show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or LumberJack Timber Swing Tree?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and LumberJack Timber Swing Tree every 5 weeks. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 14, 2026 and LumberJack Timber Swing Tree on October 6, 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.*
