# Timberman vs Crashy Cats

The clearest difference is rating: Crashy Cats at 4.8 against Timberman's 4.0. Crashy Cats also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 56%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Crashy Cats sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crashy Cats holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crashy Cats has 12K 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 88% of Crashy Cats's.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Crashy Cats every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Crashy Cats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashy-cats/id1242806387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 522 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Electric Turtle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242806386) |

## 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


### Crashy Cats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashy-cats/id1242806387)

Embark on a chaotic adventure as a feline in this endless runner. Leap, bounce, and soar through vibrant levels, causing as much destruction as possible. Unleash your inner cat and cause delightful mayhem.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Jump, bounce, and fly mechanics, Destroy objects in levels, Unlockable content, Cat-themed adventure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Devil Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gargoyle | $0.99 | one-time |
| iCat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Panda | $0.99 | one-time |
| Slime Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| X-Ray Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Fish | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cat Combo | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 Fish | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cat Combo | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and enjoyable
- 🎨 Great graphics and art style
- 🔓 Minimal ads and in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear instructions and tutorials
- 🔍 Difficulty with certain jumps and obstacles
- 🔍 Limited daily resources (fish, presents)
- 💰 Paywall for some cats and items

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 14 and newer devices
- Leveling up progress getting reset
- Daily fish and presents not appearing
- Inconsistent jump and collision detection

**Requested features**

- More cat and hat varieties
- Additional game modes or levels
- Ability to earn paid items through gameplay
- Cloud save functionality across devices
- Improved daily resource system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Crashy Cats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Crashy Cats?

Crashy Cats is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Crashy Cats averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Timberman or Crashy Cats have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Crashy Cats does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Crashy Cats?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Crashy Cats every 9 days. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 9, 2026 and Crashy Cats on October 12, 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.*