# Theft Tycoon — Idle Crime Simulator

> Idle crime simulator where players build a criminal empire and execute heists. (iPhone/iPad app by Corey Smith.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theft-tycoon/id1118766358 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Corey Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070099434)
- Category: Games, Business, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 6,910 App Store ratings · 714 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 113 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2016-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theft-tycoon/id1118766358/reviews.md

## What is Theft Tycoon?

Build your way up from the bottom the easy way, as a criminal. No one wants to stay a noodle boy forever. Corrupt everything you touch, slowly build up your network and wealth, can you have an influence on the presidential office?

As you climb the ranks and raise enough capital you will be able take part in heists. From a drug haul to the classic bank robbery there is no room for error. They say crime always pays, and well, heists pay the best.

## Key features

- Idle criminal progression
- Network building
- Wealth accumulation
- Execute heists
- Drug hauls
- Bank robberies

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 560 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Diamonds | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6900 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Theft Tycoon?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 💡 Unique concept of a criminal tycoon
- 🚀 Easy to get started and play
- 🕰️ Offline progress and money generation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high prestige requirements
- 💰 Lack of ways to easily earn premium currency (diamonds)
- 🔍 Lack of visual indicators and information about new content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Heists getting stuck at 99% completion
- Disappearing diamonds and other progress issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Most requested features**

- More interactive and visual elements (e.g., heist cutscenes)
- Faster progression and more ways to scale up
- Better user interface and quality of life improvements
- More diverse business types and gameplay mechanics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 714)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theft-tycoon/id1118766358/reviews.md

### 5/5 — nice

*2026-08-01, version 4.2.17*

nice

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-07-20, version 4.2.17*

Fun games make more were u can actually move around

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-07-11, version 4.2.17*

Perfect

### 5/5 — Nice but!

*2026-07-02, version 4.2.17*

I really think this game is amazing

### 5/5 — Fire

*2026-07-02, version 4.2.17*

Tuff

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-06-27, version 4.2.17*

Good app

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-06-24, version 4.2.17*

Great game

### 5/5 — Meh

*2026-06-17, version 4.2.17*

Meh

### 5/5 — Loved

*2026-06-14, version 4.2.17*

So fun

### 4/5 — Fun game

*2026-06-06, version 4.2.17*

I love this game though it doesn’t really feel like a thief game

## Frequently asked questions about Theft Tycoon

### What is Theft Tycoon?

Theft Tycoon is an idle crime simulator game. It allows players to start as a criminal and work their way up by corrupting systems, building a network, and accumulating wealth. The game features heists as a primary way to earn significant capital.

### What kind of heists can I perform?

The game allows for various types of heists, including drug hauls and classic bank robberies. These are high-stakes operations where careful planning and execution are crucial for success and maximizing profits.

### Is Theft Tycoon free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases and also includes advertisements, which are common monetization strategies for this type of game.

### What is the goal of the game?

The ultimate goal is to climb the criminal ranks, build a vast network, and amass significant wealth. Players can aim to gain influence, potentially even impacting high levels of government like the presidential office.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.17 — 2025-03-22

The Speed Update
New:
-turbo

4.2.17:
-behind the scenes support
-bug fixes

### 4.2.16 — 2024-12-09

The Speed Update
New:
-turbo

4.2.16:
-behind the scenes support
-bug fixes

### 4.2.15 — 2024-01-05

The Speed Update
New:
-turbo

4.2.15:
-behind the scenes support
-bug fixes

### 4.2.14 — 2023-08-22

The Speed Update
New:
-turbo

4.2.14:
-behind the scenes support
-bug fixes

### 4.2.13 — 2022-05-09

The Speed Update
New:
-turbo

4.2.13:
-behind the scenes support
-bug fixes

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