# Timberman vs Astro Party

The clearest difference is rating: Astro Party at 4.6 against Timberman's 4.0. Astro Party also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 56%). Timberman's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Astro Party holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astro Party has 15K 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 89% of Astro Party's.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Astro Party every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Astro Party |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-party/id904693943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 523 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Rusty Moyher](https://appshunter.io/developer/443831504) |

## 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


### Astro Party

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-party/id904693943)

Engage in fast-paced, competitive deathmatches where players blast enemy ships and run over their pilots. Navigate dynamic arenas with simple controls, offering a unique party game experience for up to four players.

**Highlights:** Competitive deathmatch, Blast enemy ships, Run over pilots, Two button controls, Three game modes, Dynamic arenas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Snub Ship | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great for local multiplayer
- 💯 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎨 Retro-style visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Lack of single-player/AI mode
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔌 Occasional performance issues
- 🌐 No online multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Unresponsive controls
- Glitches with certain power-ups

**Requested features**

- Add single-player/AI mode
- Implement online multiplayer
- Expand customization options
- Introduce new power-ups and maps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Astro Party free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Astro Party?

Astro Party is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Astro Party averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do Timberman or Astro Party have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Astro Party does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Astro Party?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Astro Party every 3 months. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 21, 2026 and Astro Party on October 21, 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.*