# Timberman vs Vacuum Warrior

The clearest difference is rating: Vacuum Warrior at 4.7 against Timberman's 4.0. Vacuum Warrior also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 56%). Timberman's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Vacuum Warrior sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vacuum Warrior holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 522 and 660 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Timberman's written reviews are positive against 80% of Vacuum Warrior's.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Vacuum Warrior every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Vacuum Warrior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.7 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacuum-warrior/id6469552670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 522 | **660** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 398 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) | [Benjamin Staugaard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712179678) |

## 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


### Vacuum Warrior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacuum-warrior/id6469552670)

Embark on a dust-busting adventure from your couch, vacuuming up massive amounts of dust with powerful vacuums and robot companions. Upgrade your gear, boost idle gains, and explore exciting locations to become a true Vacuum Warrior.

**Highlights:** Vacuuming dust, Upgrading vacuums, Robot companions, Idle gains automation, Selling dust for profit, Prestige system, Hiring managers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skins Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enthusiast Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Free Ad Rewards | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $11.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $44.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 No forced ads
- 💡 Potential for more content updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with ad rewards
- 🔁 Repetitive nature of gameplay
- 💰 Limited ways to earn premium currency

**Reported bugs**

- Managers not working reliably
- Chest rewards not being received

**Requested features**

- More floor types and customization options
- Ability to trade/convert different currencies
- Multiplayer or social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Vacuum Warrior free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Vacuum Warrior?

Vacuum Warrior is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Vacuum Warrior averages 4.7 from 660 ratings.

### Do Timberman or Vacuum Warrior have ads?

Both Timberman and Vacuum Warrior show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Vacuum Warrior?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vacuum Warrior every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timberman was updated on September 4, 2026 and Vacuum Warrior on September 15, 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.*