# Timberman vs Newton Ball Physics

The clearest difference is ads: Newton Ball Physics at none against Timberman's shown. Newton Ball Physics also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Timberman's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 41 months) and ratings volume (523 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, 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 Newton Ball Physics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Newton Ball Physics 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Timberman's written reviews are positive against 50% of Newton Ball Physics'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, Newton Ball Physics every 41 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Newton Ball Physics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newton-ball-physics/id1465095944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **523** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **55.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Phoenix Mind Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396381573) |

## 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


### Newton Ball Physics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newton-ball-physics/id1465095944)

Control gravity to solve physics-based puzzles and guide a ball to its destination. Featuring creative mechanics and challenging levels, this game requires both strategic thinking and quick reflexes. It offers a fun and engaging experience with smooth visuals and a flat design.

**Highlights:** Gravity control mechanics, 50+ challenging levels, Physics-based puzzles, Smooth visuals and flat design, Hints for assistance, Adjustable ball bounciness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate Adblock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Newton Ball Physics free?

Newton Ball Physics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Newton Ball Physics?

Newton Ball Physics is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Newton Ball Physics averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Timberman or Newton Ball Physics have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Newton Ball Physics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Newton Ball Physics?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Newton Ball Physics every 41 months. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Newton Ball Physics on October 24, 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.*