# PKPKT

> Virtual stealing game using Bluetooth to find and compete with nearby players. (iPhone/iPad app by Modern Games Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkpkt/id687362268 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Modern Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661373515)
- Category: Games, Social Networking, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkpkt/id687362268/reviews.md

## What is PKPKT?

Steal from strangers. Steal from friends. Steal in a school, at work, on a plane or deep beneath the earth's surface. 

The important thing is to steal *before* you're stolen from.

...Hopefully it's obvious but you aren't stealing real money. Everyone starts with $1000 and then it's up to you to steal the rest.

PKPKT does the hard work of finding other players by detecting them using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) in the background. You do not need a data connection. It's completely off the grid.

The point of the game is to collect the most money (duh), but once the initial theft occurs, you can chat with your opponent by sending messages over bluetooth. These messages are completely private as they are not stored on any server. 

"PKPKT is one of the first games to really take advantage of [Bluetooth Low Energy] technology in a natural way."  - The Verge

"This game turns Bluetooth into a high-stakes stealing match."  - GigaOm

## Key features

- Virtual stealing gameplay
- Bluetooth player detection
- Offline play (no data connection needed)
- In-game chat with opponents
- Private, serverless messaging

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head Start (7 sec) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Head Start (15 sec) | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of PKPKT?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💡 Innovative concept
- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Great for office/group play
- 💯 Unique and engaging experience
- 🔋 Doesn't drain battery
- 🚫 No data required

**Cons**

- 😞 Lack of players
- 🤷‍♂️ Difficulty finding opponents
- 📉 Low player activity
- ❓ Bots rarely appear
- 🚫 Inconsistent game mechanics
- ⚠️ Bad new user experience

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Cannot find nearby players consistently
- Blocking issue after stealing
- Bots not appearing
- Game not finding other users

**Most requested features**

- Update for newer software
- More marketing/advertising
- Apple Watch integration/expansion
- Clans or teams
- In-game store or items to purchase
- Map to show user locations
- Incentives for new players
- More ways to steal/gameplay variety
- Support for older iPhone models (Bluetooth)
- Implement bots more frequently

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkpkt/id687362268/reviews.md

### 5/5 — please update!!

*2024-10-03, version 1.1.4*

would be really fun to play nowadays!! just re downloaded it and it would be cool if it got an update for the newer software. thank you

### 5/5 — Game's easy to play, fun when you can.

*2021-11-01, version 1.1.4*

Honestly it just lacks marketing, and if this game was popular, it would probably be a smash hit.

### 5/5 — Hello I am here from the future.

*2020-09-04, version 1.1.4*

I really like the idea of the game but damm it so lonely being the only person that has this app like I mean you need more people put up some adds pls if your not dead and all.

### 3/5 — No one

*2020-07-17, version 1.1.4*

Great idea but no one to play with. I still have my base 1k and havent seen any bots

### 4/5 — Great game but...

*2017-12-03, version 1.1.4*

I love playing it with my kids, however, this game hasn't been updated for some time!  Hopefully, with more players and an Apple watch update, this game will become more popular. Until then, tell your friends to download it!!

### 5/5 — Amazing game but..

*2017-11-11, version 1.1.4*

It needs more players if you could get adds out somewhere this gAme would explode. Also I have the Apple Watch and a expansion to there would be awesome. It is a really good game and has lots of potential

### 3/5 — It's great! But...

*2016-02-22, version 1.1.4*

This app is great but it needs more players! I have shared it to my friends so they can enjoy the fun! Also I cannot figure out how to get boys to appear I've had this app for a while and they never appear so I need some help!

### 1/5 — Bad n00b exp

*2015-08-08, version 1.1.4*

Don't let people be stolen from while they are setting up the game.

### 5/5 — Great game but not very active

*2015-07-06*

More people need to play the game for the full experience when I got it I was the 67 player or something so I have yet to run into a real opponent although it's a great idea some way to advertise it and a like a way so that every day you can watch a video to get 0.01 of a head start second and than use that for more ads this game could really take off please make more games like this it's so great

### 5/5 — It's awesome

*2015-06-30, version 1.1.4*

I definitely recommend playing it to anyone!

## Frequently asked questions about PKPKT

### What is PKPKT?

PKPKT is a virtual stealing game that allows you to compete with other players to collect the most in-game money. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to detect nearby players, enabling gameplay without a data connection.

### How does PKPKT work?

The app detects other players within range using Bluetooth. You can then steal from them to increase your in-game currency. After a theft, you can communicate privately with your opponent via Bluetooth messages.

### Is PKPKT free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may enhance the gameplay experience or provide additional virtual currency.

### Can I play PKPKT without an internet connection?

Yes, PKPKT is designed to be completely off the grid. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy for player detection and communication, meaning you do not need a data connection to play.

### What are the main goals of PKPKT?

The primary goal is to collect the most virtual money by stealing from other players. Additionally, the game allows for private communication with opponents after a theft, fostering a unique social interaction element.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2014-12-02

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

We're idiots. We forgot to prompt you for permission to show local notifications on iOS 8.x.

This version does ask for permission. You need these alerts so you know when people are around to steal from.

### 1.1.3 — 2014-11-20

Fixed the crasher introduced with iOS 8.1

### 1.1.2 — 2014-02-27

- Tourist bots steal less
- More time to steal from bots
- Bot appearance logic less likely to cause car accidents

if you think PKPKT is cool or interesting, please leave a nice review, it helps more than you would believe, and yes, may lead to more victims for you to steal from.

xoxo

### 1.1.1 — 2014-02-24

v1.1
- Bots! Not finding other players? We'll give you babies and tourists to steal from. 
- Streaks! Steal more at a time if you are on a roll! 
- Defend yourself by blocking a player with a Head Start. 
- Trade some of your Head Start to steal more at a time. 
- Sounds can be disabled.

v1.1.1
- More Leaderboards!
- Added a setting to limit number of bots if you have real encounters
- Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2014-02-13

- Bots! Not finding other players? We'll give you babies and tourists to steal from.
- Streaks! Steal more at a time if you are on a roll!
- Defend yourself by blocking a player with a Head Start.
- Trade some of your Head Start to steal more at a time.
- Sounds can be disabled.

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