# Timberman vs Scrap Divers

The clearest difference is rating: Scrap Divers at 4.8 against Timberman's 4.0. Scrap Divers also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Scrap Divers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scrap Divers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 522 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Timberman's written reviews are positive against 94% of Scrap Divers's.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Scrap Divers monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Scrap Divers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-divers/id1581680664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 522 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **94.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Gearhead Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163605497) |

## 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


### Scrap Divers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-divers/id1581680664)

Control a robot with one finger in this fast-paced arcade game. Dodge obstacles like sawblades and flames as you fall through an infinite tunnel. Compete globally for the longest fall with unique robots and challenging environments.

**Highlights:** One-finger robot control, Dodge dangerous obstacles, Infinite falling tunnel, Pixel art visuals, 15 playable robots with unique abilities, 8 diverse environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and art style
- 🤩 Addictive and fun
- 💎 High quality game
- 🎨 Refreshing retro theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🤖 Lack of robot variety

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode to create custom robots
- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Scrap Divers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Scrap Divers?

Scrap Divers is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Scrap Divers averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Timberman or Scrap Divers have ads?

Both Timberman and Scrap Divers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Scrap Divers?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scrap Divers monthly. Most recently, Timberman was updated on September 4, 2026 and Scrap Divers on September 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.*