# Timberman vs Bouncy Hoops

The clearest difference is rating: Bouncy Hoops at 4.7 against Timberman's 4.0. Bouncy Hoops also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 56%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Bouncy Hoops sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bouncy Hoops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bouncy Hoops has 22K 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 83% of Bouncy Hoops's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Bouncy Hoops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncy-hoops/id1232021752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 522 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## 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


### Bouncy Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncy-hoops/id1232021752)

Experience street basketball with addictive one-touch controls. Unlock numerous balls and play across diverse locations in a retro arcade style. Challenge friends and master different game modes to become the king of the court.

**Highlights:** Addictive one-touch gameplay, Unlock over 45 different balls, Play in 10 breathtaking locations, Retro arcade style and sound, 3 gripping game modes

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beach Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyan Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pool Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Ball! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Football | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donut Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| SKULL | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Throwing Star | $0.99 | one-time |
| Candy Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tennis Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flappy Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Soccer Ball | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Epic
- 👍 Great game
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- ⏱️ Good time waster
- 💰 Minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Timer issues with new devices
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Difficult to unlock all items
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not visible on new devices
- Progress loss and reset issues
- Inconsistent combo registration

**Requested features**

- Infinite mode without timer
- More game modes and content
- Leaderboards and social features
- Ability to customize balls and courts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Bouncy Hoops free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Bouncy Hoops?

Bouncy Hoops is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Bouncy Hoops averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.

### Do Timberman or Bouncy Hoops have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Bouncy Hoops does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Bouncy Hoops?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bouncy Hoops every 5 weeks. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bouncy Hoops on October 15, 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.*