# Timberman vs Pop the Lock

The clearest difference is ads: Pop the Lock at none against Timberman's shown. Pop the Lock also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 522). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timberman sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Pop the Lock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Timberman against 4.1 for Pop the Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pop the Lock has 3.4K ratings behind it against 522, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 56% positive.

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, Pop the Lock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timberman | Pop the Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberman/id871809581/reviews) | **[4.1 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-the-lock/id979100082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 522 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **56.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Simple Machine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440559596) |

## 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


### Pop the Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-the-lock/id979100082)

Test your reflexes and timing by tapping in sequence to crack codes and pop locks. Be careful not to make a mistake, or you'll have to restart your attempt. See how many locks you can successfully pop.

**Highlights:** Tap in sequence, Crack codes, Pop locks, Restart on mistake, Test reflexes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Couple of Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Stars | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 😊 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Charming minimalist design
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect scoring/registration
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Endless/high score mode
- More customization options
- Difficulty scaling
- Improved ad implementation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timberman free?

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

### Is Pop the Lock free?

Pop the Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timberman or Pop the Lock?

Pop the Lock is rated higher. Timberman averages 4.0 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Pop the Lock averages 4.1 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Timberman or Pop the Lock have ads?

Timberman shows ads; Pop the Lock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timberman or Pop the Lock?

Timberman ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pop the Lock every 5 days. Most recently, Timberman was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pop the Lock on October 16, 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.*