# Timberman vs Knife vs Balls

The clearest difference is ads: Knife vs Balls at none against Timberman's shown. Knife vs Balls also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Timberman's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 33%) and ratings volume (523 vs 29). 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 Knife vs Balls sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knife vs Balls holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timberman has 523 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Timberman's written reviews are positive against 33% of Knife vs Balls's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Knife vs Balls every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Knife vs Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-vs-balls/id1451495364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **523** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **55.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## 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


### Knife vs Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-vs-balls/id1451495364)

Engage in an addictive ball-slicing challenge by throwing knives to defeat bosses and collect a variety of blades. Play daily for rewards and compete globally for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Endless challenge mode, Over 60 knives to collect, More than 30 bosses to defeat, Daily rewards, Global high score competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Offer | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Banana | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kunaï | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sharp Finger | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Magic Wand | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spinny Gun | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mjöllnir | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Sword | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Knife vs Balls free?

Knife vs Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Knife vs Balls?

Knife vs Balls is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Knife vs Balls averages 4.3 from 29 ratings.

### Do Timberman or Knife vs Balls have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Knife vs Balls does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Knife vs Balls?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Knife vs Balls every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 21, 2026 and Knife vs Balls on October 11, 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.*