# Timberman vs Steppy Pants

The clearest difference is rating: Steppy Pants at 4.6 against Timberman's 4.0. Steppy Pants also leads on ratings volume (50K vs 522) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Timberman's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Steppy Pants sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steppy Pants holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steppy Pants has 50K ratings behind it against 522, 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 61% of Steppy Pants's.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Steppy Pants every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Steppy Pants |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.6 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-pants/id1094138419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 522 | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 255 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Super Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090328242) |

## 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


### Steppy Pants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-pants/id1094138419)

Experience the ultimate walking simulator with hilarious physics and endless gameplay. Navigate challenging obstacles, customize your character, and enjoy multiple game modes. This game offers a unique and entertaining walking experience.

**Highlights:** Hilarious Physics, Endless Gameplay, Character Customization, 6 Game Modes, Exploding Sidewalks

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steppy VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Skeleton (Head) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Onesie Starter Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Costume Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Costume Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smiley (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moneybags | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stick (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤩 Unique and quirky character designs
- 💯 Challenging but rewarding experience
- 🎨 Customizable character outfits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty in distinguishing costume rarities
- 🤖 Occasional character glitches and bugs
- 💰 Frequent ads and expensive VIP subscription
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes during play
- Audio issues after watching ads
- Inconsistent character movement and responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Ability to listen to music while playing
- More game modes and level variety
- Improved leaderboard system to address cheating


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Steppy Pants free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Steppy Pants?

Steppy Pants is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Steppy Pants averages 4.6 from 50K ratings.

### Do Timberman or Steppy Pants have ads?

Both Timberman and Steppy Pants show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Steppy Pants?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Steppy Pants every 9 days. Most recently, Timberman was updated on September 4, 2026 and Steppy Pants on September 25, 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.*