# Timberman vs Glow Glow

The clearest difference is rating: Glow Glow at 4.9 against Timberman's 4.0. Glow Glow also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 56%) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). Timberman's advantage is ratings volume (522 vs 16). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Glow Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Glow Glow holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timberman has 522 ratings behind it against 16, 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 95% of Glow Glow's.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Glow Glow weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Glow Glow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-glow/id6449595330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 255 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Jakub Klementewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546412144) |

## 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


### Glow Glow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-glow/id6449595330)

A charming arcade game challenges players to test their reflexes by navigating through obstacles and collecting coins. Unlock new cosmetic skins and compete for the top spot on the global leaderboard in a vibrant neon world.

**Highlights:** Obstacle avoidance gameplay, Coin collection, Unlockable skins, High score leaderboard, Cute neon graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Glow Glow free?

Glow Glow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Glow Glow is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Glow Glow averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Timberman or Glow Glow have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Glow Glow does not.

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

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Glow Glow weekly. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 14, 2026 and Glow Glow on October 8, 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.*