# Timberman vs TIME LOCKER

The clearest difference is rating: TIME LOCKER at 4.7 against Timberman's 4.0. TIME LOCKER also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 56%). Timberman's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and TIME LOCKER sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TIME LOCKER holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 522 and 345 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Timberman's written reviews are positive against 86% of TIME LOCKER's.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, TIME LOCKER monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | TIME LOCKER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.7 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-shooter/id1114692553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 345 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [sotaro otsuka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114692552) |

## 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


### TIME LOCKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-shooter/id1114692553)

Control the flow of time with a single touch in this minimalist shooter. Slow down time by moving cautiously, or speed it up with aggressive maneuvers. Outmaneuver relentless enemies and upgrade your abilities to achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** Time control with one finger, Minimalist shooter gameplay, Enemy variety (animals, T-Rex), Character and equipment upgrades, High score chasing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PANDA | $0.99 | one-time |
| GREEN MARKER | $0.99 | one-time |
| GORI WRAP | $0.99 | one-time |
| TORTOISE | $0.99 | one-time |
| PENGUIN | $0.99 | one-time |
| HUSKY | $0.99 | one-time |
| ALLO SAURUS | $0.99 | one-time |
| BIG COIN | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique and innovative concept
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style
- 💰 Fair monetization with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕹️ Challenging controls and difficulty
- 🔁 Temporary character unlocks frustrate
- 🔍 Enemies can be hard to see

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Saved progress getting lost
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Permanent character unlocks
- Difficulty options or customization
- Expanded weapon and enemy variety
- Improved visibility and UI elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is TIME LOCKER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or TIME LOCKER?

TIME LOCKER is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while TIME LOCKER averages 4.7 from 345 ratings.

### Do Timberman or TIME LOCKER have ads?

Both Timberman and TIME LOCKER show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or TIME LOCKER?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and TIME LOCKER monthly. Most recently, Timberman was updated on September 4, 2026 and TIME LOCKER on September 20, 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.*