# Bad Banker

> High-score economic puzzle game with customizable mechanics and challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Max Gittel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-banker/id1108402759 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Max Gittel](https://appshunter.io/developer/764787722)
- Category: Games, Finance, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-banker/id1108402759/reviews.md

## What is Bad Banker?

A high score puzzle game about economics which becomes more strategic the more you play it. With customizable game mechanics and a lot of challenges Bad Banker offers you a lot of fun time. 

• 3 different game modes
• simple but addicting game mechanics
• customize your game style with custom game operations
• GameCenter support
• share your score on Twitter and Facebook
• nice tutorial
• additional challenges
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• and more!

## Key features

- High score puzzle gameplay
- Economic strategy
- Customizable game mechanics
- Multiple game modes
- Additional challenges
- GameCenter support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fredo's Contacts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Government Rescue Packages | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 Government Rescue Packages | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bad Banker?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzle mechanics requiring strategy
- 💰 No aggressive monetization or ads
- 🎨 Clean, polished UI design
- 🎵 Great soundtrack and audio design
- 📈 Steep learning curve that rewards mastery
- 🔄 High replay value and replayability
- 👨‍💼 Unique banking/business theme concept
- ⭐ Consistent quality from developer (Sirnic)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Touch recognition and swipe detection issues
- ⚖️ Difficulty curve becomes unbalanced mid-game
- 🔊 Sound cannot be disabled on iOS
- 💸 In-app purchases feel overpriced
- 🎯 Steep initial learning curve
- 🔄 Game can last indefinitely without clear progression
- ⚔️ Competitors spawn too frequently at higher scores
- 💥 App crashes at very high scores
- 📱 Performance issues on some devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Touch input not registering consistently
- Swipe gestures require multiple attempts
- App crashes at high score thresholds (170k+)
- Localization text errors (TIPP_FUSION_TITLE displaying instead of translated text)
- Poor touch response in tutorial
- Game mode selection UI unclear or inaccessible

**Most requested features**

- Undo last move button
- Sound toggle/mute option for iOS
- Multiplayer or leaderboard comparison
- Better tutorial explanation
- Lower in-app purchase prices
- Skip/tap to speed up end-game selling animations
- Better explanation of scoring mechanics
- Easier access to alternative game modes (Monopole, Tax Haven)
- More affordable contact/power-up options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-banker/id1108402759/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun to master

*2024-03-14*

Fun game! Unfortunately the difficulty curve peaks a little low so once you master the mechanic you can get to 50,000 points or more with no apparent end.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2022-12-26*

This is a very decent game! No commercials (or once in a blue moon). There’s options to purchase in the game, but they are not that essential to enjoy the game (as opposed to other games where you need to spend $ after a few rounds to purchase gems etc). Great strategy game! I love it! Same for Atomas and Heatos. I’m delighted to see there are still some developers with integrity.

### 5/5 — Lit!

*2020-12-09*

Someone please make this game famous!

### 1/5 — Can’t turn off the sound

*2019-08-18, version 1.23*

I liked this game on Android, but you can’t turn off the beeps on the iOS version. Very annoying.

### 4/5 — Fascinating

*2019-06-26*

Loving the way I can get better and better at this

### 5/5 — Intriguing

*2018-04-03*

Sirnic has done it again. After a bit of playing and watching the tutorial a second time I caught on. Quickly got as addicted to this as I have been to Atomas. :)

### 5/5 — HB214 - Still My Favorite Game!!!

*2018-01-27*

Been playing this for a while and enjoy the dynamics of it. I hope you keep this game updated, this is a great game to keep the “brain juices” flowing!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

### 3/5 — eh

*2018-01-16*

ok

### 4/5 — Fun puzzling game

*2017-11-03*

As the game progresses, each move can either be your successor or hinderance. This game takes lots of thought and is very fun!

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2017-07-02*

This games awesome and doesn't get old

## Frequently asked questions about Bad Banker

### What kind of game is Bad Banker?

Bad Banker is a high-score puzzle game focused on economics. It offers a strategic experience that becomes more complex as you play, with customizable mechanics and various challenges.

### What are the main features of Bad Banker?

Key features include addictive puzzle gameplay, customizable game mechanics to tailor your playstyle, three different game modes, additional challenges, and GameCenter support for sharing scores.

### Is Bad Banker free to play?

The application is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or acquire additional content.

### What makes Bad Banker strategic?

The game's strategic depth increases with more playtime. Players can customize game operations, which influences the mechanics and offers a more personalized strategic challenge.

### Can I share my progress or scores?

Yes, the game supports GameCenter, allowing you to track your progress and compete with others. You can also share your scores directly on Twitter and Facebook.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.23 — 2016-09-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug Fixes | UI Improvements | Balancing

### 1.21 — 2016-08-30

- Added a tutorial step which should help beginners to understand the main strategy for removing competitors
- Fixed a few issues with the time traveler contact (Sorry, time travel is quite complicated )
- A few small bug fixes
- Changed the unlock condition of the "PR Agency" contact

### 1.11 — 2016-08-10

- Bug Fixes & Balancing
- Improved the controls a bit
- Fixed some display errors
- Improved the tutorial a bit
- Fixed unlock of the Minus Contact (Earn 10000 in total)
- Fixed touch for high res devices
- Tap and hold a company to see possible moves
- Other smaller improvements

You can now move your companies by selecting one company and then selecting the target company.
The advantage of this is that it shows you immediately all possible moves.

### 1.06 — 2016-07-05

- The score card in the mode selection shows now the score for the next rank
- Added a tip about planning fusions ahead
- The beginning of a game is a bit easier now
- For more advanced players there's now the Tax Haven mode
- Fixed a bug where you could swap a company with itself and a bug where you could swap any two companies, not just adjacent ones
- Canceled moves are now better recognized
- Fixed buggy growth ring of competitors
- Fixed StartUp & Urbanist Contacts
- A few other small bug fixes

### 1.05 — 2016-06-28

Touch hit box of the contact selection in the game is bigger now.

Fixed a bug that occurred when moving lawsuits onto a zero valued non profit and it didn't disappear.
Fixed a few minor bugs.

The confusing swipe/drag animation is now replaced by a hand animation which actually demonstrates the drag process.

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## More apps by Max Gittel

- [Atomas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomas/id953603155)
- [Heatos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatos/id1034519176)
- [Qorbit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qorbit/id1198619667)
- [Photon Highway](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-highway/id1280511070)
- [Atomas Neo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomas-neo/id6758560200)

All apps by Max Gittel: https://appshunter.io/developer/764787722

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*