# Timberman vs Ski Jump Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Ski Jump Challenge at 4.5 against Timberman's 4.0. Ski Jump Challenge also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 56%). Timberman's advantage is ratings volume (523 vs 50). 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 Ski Jump Challenge sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ski Jump Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timberman has 523 ratings behind it against 50, 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 70% of Ski Jump Challenge's.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Ski Jump Challenge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Ski Jump Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-jump-challenge/id1331881354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **523** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 409 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Tomasz Dyrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/959922678) |

## 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


### Ski Jump Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-jump-challenge/id1331881354)

Experience the thrill of ski jumping with realistic physics and controls. Create and train your jumper, compete on numerous hills, and challenge friends. Customize your gear and unlock new locations.

**Highlights:** Create and develop jumper profile, Improve take-off and landing skills, Compete on 90+ ski jumping hills, Unlock new countries and hills, Customize ski suits, skis, and helmets, Multiplayer mode to challenge friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5SP i 4000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brak reklam | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 SP i 10000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wszystkie skocznie | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 SP and 30000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 90 000 monet | $7.99 | one-time |
| 40 SP and 60000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Ski Jump Challenge free?

Ski Jump Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Ski Jump Challenge?

Ski Jump Challenge is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Ski Jump Challenge averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.

### Do Timberman or Ski Jump Challenge have ads?

Both Timberman and Ski Jump Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Ski Jump Challenge?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ski Jump Challenge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ski Jump Challenge on October 22, 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.*