# Daddy Was A Thief

> Fast-paced arcade game of stealing money and evading capture with destructive gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by Cezary Rajkowski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 208 App Store ratings · 148 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 128 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590/reviews.md

## What is Daddy Was A Thief?

Bank staff is usually friendly and polite. This time something went wrong! Gain as much money as you can! Hurry! Everyone try to catch you, but you are clever, aren’t you? Find combo speed boosts, shortcuts and grab power-ups to survive.

Awesome FEATURES:

- Smashable obstacles: walls, furnitures and more! Gain as much destructions as you can! Crash through walls, floors and watch the pieces fly all over!
- Playable thieves and crazy power-ups to unlock
- Retina display graphics
- Different every time you play!
- Just one finger control! (swipe up and down) Quick pick-up-and-play
- Game Center achievements and leaderboards
- Universal: iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch native

Are you ready for the biggest, craziest and wildest adventure yet?

"as far as iPhone games that can be used as time-killers, Daddy Was A Thief is perfectly suited to make you miss your subway stop or not realize the line in front of you has been moving" David Wolinsky, Touch Arcade

"This one's pretty simple and casual, and its lighthearted feel and graphics make it great for all ages" Phil Hornshaw, Appolicious

"Colorful polished graphics and cute animations" Appsmile

## Key features

- Smashable obstacles
- Unlockable thieves and power-ups
- Retina display graphics
- Procedurally generated levels
- One-finger swipe controls
- Game Center leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #165 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

## What do users think of Daddy Was A Thief?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and quirky graphics
- ⚡ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎮 Great time-killer for casual gaming
- 💎 Polished and well-implemented mechanics
- 🏆 Engaging endless runner concept
- 🎯 Fast-paced and exciting gameplay

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive for the content ($2-3 price point)
- 🐛 Lag and performance issues on older devices
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay with limited variety
- 📦 Limited content and room variations
- ⏱️ Gets boring quickly after initial play
- 💳 In-app purchases for power-ups and cosmetics
- 🚫 Game Center integration cannot be disabled

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Lag on iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 4th Gen
- Game Center cannot be disabled
- Performance issues on older devices
- Occasional freezing and stuttering

**Most requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Additional level variety and room types
- iCloud sync across devices
- Mission system with objectives
- Enemy that follows you between floors
- More movement options and mechanics
- Ability to explore city streets
- More items available in the in-game store
- Difficulty progression and challenge modes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 148)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Won’t reach level above 90+

*2026-06-23*

Fun game but not able achieve all stars at a time because it requires different costumes to achieve each star then how to achieve together with wearing multiple at a time, even after reaching required level some upgrades won’t unlock, sometimes the character get stuck inside water have to force close.. I don’t know whether the developer played the game and achieved all the stars..

### 3/5 — 너무 옛날 겜이라…

*2023-09-16*

들어가자 마자 후회했다 18

### 3/5 — Баги

*2021-09-10*

У меня персонаж застревает между этажами, баги и лаги, не переведена полностью на русский язык

### 5/5 — Love it but….

*2021-09-06*

I finished the missions and I’m stuck on level 90… is there more or am I missing something??

### 5/5 — Требует оптимизацию

*2021-06-11*

Приложение не оптимизировано под айфоны Х экранов, так же можно что то новое ввести, разнообразия нету.
А так супер!

### 1/5 — Fix the bugs and the missions

*2020-03-27, version 2.0.2*

Jeez

### 3/5 — 버그 진짜

*2020-02-18*

아템 쓰는데 자꾸 버그때문에 죽잖아요 좀 고쳐봐요

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2020-02-08, version 2.0.2*

Like it a lot.  Good time-killer.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2019-05-02*

Amazing game I’ve been playing since day one and still play it till then, I must say a bit laggy could use some improvements please an thank you...

### 5/5 — All I can say

*2019-04-14, version 2.0.1*

All I can say is this game is amazing and it’s worth the money

## Frequently asked questions about Daddy Was A Thief

### What is Daddy Was A Thief about?

Daddy Was A Thief is an arcade game where players control a thief trying to steal as much money as possible from a bank. The goal is to evade capture by the police and bank staff while causing as much destruction as possible. The game features quick pick-up-and-play mechanics with simple swipe controls.

### What are the key features of Daddy Was A Thief?

Key features include smashable obstacles like walls and furniture, unlockable playable thieves and crazy power-ups, retina display graphics, and procedurally generated levels for high replayability. It also offers simple one-finger controls and Game Center achievements and leaderboards.

### How much does Daddy Was A Thief cost?

The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which likely include options to unlock characters or power-ups faster, or to gain advantages within the game.

### What devices is Daddy Was A Thief compatible with?

The application is universal and designed to run natively on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices. It features retina display graphics for enhanced visual quality on compatible screens.

### Is Daddy Was A Thief suitable for all ages?

Yes, the game is described as having lighthearted feel and graphics that make it great for all ages. Its simple controls and colorful, polished graphics contribute to its accessibility for a wide range of players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.4 — 2026-01-30

This update contains improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.0.3 — 2022-03-10

This update contains improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.0.2 — 2020-01-02

This update contains improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.0.1 — 2017-09-29

Support for iOS 11

### 2.0.0 — 2013-08-29

New gameplay elements: 
Get ready to jump into water, dive, crazy UFO ride and fly with jetpack!
Brand new costumes: 
Become a pirat, wild crocodile and many more!
Mission system: 
36 missions to complete!
Additional languages: 
English, Chinese, German, Russian, Polish
Minor bug fix and tweaks.
Thanks for playing and great reviews!

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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 2026-09-08.*