# Timberman vs Zombuster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zombuster at 91% against Timberman's 56%. Zombuster also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). Timberman's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Zombuster holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 522 and 193 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Timberman's written reviews are positive against 91% of Zombuster's.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Zombuster every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Zombuster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombuster/id926206166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 193 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 255 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397) |

## 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


### Zombuster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombuster/id926206166)

Engage in a thrilling zombie apocalypse where your goal is to eliminate all undead threats. Test your reflexes by tapping left or right to shoot, aiming to become the fastest zombie killer while saving innocent humans. Compete with friends in this addictive action game.

**Highlights:** Tap to shoot zombies, Save humans, Challenge friends, Addictive gameplay, New heroes available

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great visual design
- 💡 Unique zombie-shooting concept
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging mechanics
- 🕰️ Fast-paced action

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content variety
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔍 Limited character/weapon customization

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on certain devices
- Inverted ads and UI elements
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Unlock new characters and weapons
- Add power-ups and special abilities
- Implement a scoring system with leaderboards
- Provide an ad-free paid version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Zombuster free?

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

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

Zombuster is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Zombuster averages 4.5 from 193 ratings.

### Do Timberman or Zombuster have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Zombuster does not.

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

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zombuster every 6 months. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 9, 2026 and Zombuster on October 7, 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.*
