# Timberman vs Drifto

The clearest difference is rating: Drifto at 4.7 against Timberman's 4.0. Drifto also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 56%) and ratings volume (14K vs 523). Timberman's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Drifto sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drifto holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drifto has 14K ratings behind it against 523, 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 88% of Drifto's.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Drifto monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Drifto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drifto-infinite-drifting/id1643464834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 523 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **87.8% 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 | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Jonathon Howe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643077749) |

## 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


### Drifto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drifto-infinite-drifting/id1643464834)

Experience pure, satisfying car drifting with simple controls. Slide a variety of cars down endless roads, earning points to unlock new vehicles and tracks. Enjoy a no-frills, skill-based drifting adventure.

**Highlights:** Infinite drifting gameplay, Simple one-finger controls, Unlockable cars and tracks, Satisfying tire smoke effects, Score-based progression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Cheese! | $1.99 | one-time |
| and welcome back to the news | $1.99 | one-time |
| I am the night | $2.99 | one-time |
| You Remind Me Of My Bimmer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bingo-mobile | $2.99 | one-time |
| Evolve | $2.99 | one-time |
| HOT ROD | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Blower | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shovel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fifth Mark | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Truck | $4.99 | one-time |
| THE BOX | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth drifting mechanics
- 👍 Simplistic and relaxing gameplay
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Good variety of cars and maps
- 👍 Satisfying drift physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Progression can feel grindy
- 👎 Limited customization options
- 👎 Leaderboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after reaching high scores
- Leaderboard not accurately reflecting scores
- Graphical issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More maps and cars
- Ability to customize cars
- Multiplayer mode
- Reverse driving functionality
- More challenging game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Drifto free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Drifto?

Drifto is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Drifto averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Timberman or Drifto have ads?

Both Timberman and Drifto show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Drifto?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Drifto monthly. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 21, 2026 and Drifto 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.*