# Timberman vs Downhill Riders

The clearest difference is rating: Timberman at 4.0 against Downhill Riders's 3.3. Timberman also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). Downhill Riders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). 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 Downhill Riders sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timberman holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timberman has 523 ratings behind it against 35, 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 17% of Downhill Riders's.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Downhill Riders every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Downhill Riders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews)** | [3.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-riders/id934783500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **523** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **55.8% of reviews** | 17.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) |

## 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


### Downhill Riders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-riders/id934783500)

Help two aspiring YouTubers perform daring stunts and ride down Nob Hill. Collect coins, unlock new gear, and capture your moment of fame in this arcade runner.

**Highlights:** Perform crude stunts, Ride down Nob Hill, Collect coins, Unlock new equipment, Record stunts for YouTube fame

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beertank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scooter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pony | $0.99 | one-time |
| Longboard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dirt buggy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wooden car | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bath | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hoverboard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggybank | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Appealing art style
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🕰️ Game is addictive and fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚡ Game moves too fast, making it difficult to react
- 🔍 Obstacles are hard to see and anticipate
- 🤢 Causes eye strain due to tilted perspective
- 🤖 Glitches and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Adjustable difficulty levels
- More variety in obstacles and environments
- Landscape mode for better visibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Downhill Riders free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Downhill Riders?

Timberman is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Downhill Riders averages 3.3 from 35 ratings.

### Do Timberman or Downhill Riders have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Downhill Riders does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Downhill Riders?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Downhill Riders every 11 months. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Downhill Riders 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.*