# Timberman vs The Noodle

The clearest difference is rating: Timberman at 4.0 against The Noodle's 3.8. The Noodle's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 523) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and The Noodle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timberman holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Noodle has 2.7K ratings behind it against 523, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 57% positive.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, The Noodle every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | The Noodle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews)** | [3.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-noodle/id1423527464/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 523 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **56.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 264 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) | [Hibiki Yano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120042921) |

## 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


### The Noodle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-noodle/id1423527464)

Guide a tube to catch falling noodles. Skillfully maneuver to catch the slithering noodles as they fall, requiring focus on noodle movement to overcome the increasing challenge. Test your reflexes and coordination in this engaging arcade game.

**Highlights:** Catch falling noodles, Maneuver tube left/right, Increasing challenge, Focus on noodle movement, Skillful catching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| COIN 900 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| COIN 5000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| COIN 11000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| COIN24000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique and creative level design
- 🤩 Satisfying noodle physics
- 😊 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads disrupting gameplay
- 🤯 Levels can be frustratingly difficult
- 🔁 Repetitive and unvaried levels
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Noodle clipping/breaking through containers
- Freezing/crashing issues on some devices
- Inconsistent performance and glitches

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to earn coins/skins without ads
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve
- Support for wider range of devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is The Noodle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or The Noodle?

Timberman is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while The Noodle averages 3.8 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Timberman or The Noodle have ads?

Both Timberman and The Noodle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or The Noodle?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Noodle every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Noodle on October 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.*