# Theft Tycoon vs Pawn Master

The clearest difference is rating: Theft Tycoon at 4.6 against Pawn Master's 3.0. Theft Tycoon also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 6). Pawn Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Theft Tycoon sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Pawn Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Theft Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Theft Tycoon has 7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Theft Tycoon ships an update every 3 months, Pawn Master every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Theft Tycoon | Pawn Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theft-tycoon/id1118766358/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawn-master/id1526467066/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Corey Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070099434) | [App Ideas S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522661689) |

## What reviewers say

### Theft Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theft-tycoon/id1118766358)

Become a criminal mastermind in this idle simulator. Start from the bottom, corrupt your way to the top, and build a criminal empire. Plan and execute heists to amass wealth and influence.

**Highlights:** Idle criminal progression, Network building, Wealth accumulation, Execute heists, Drug hauls, Bank robberies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


### Pawn Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawn-master/id1526467066)

Build and manage your own pawn shop. Make smart deals to earn money and achieve business success. Expand your empire and become the ultimate pawn master.

**Highlights:** Manage your own pawn shop, Make profitable deals, Earn money and grow your business, Achieve business success, Expand your pawn shop empire

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Theft Tycoon free?

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

### Is Pawn Master free?

Pawn Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Theft Tycoon or Pawn Master?

Theft Tycoon is rated higher. Theft Tycoon averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Pawn Master averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Theft Tycoon or Pawn Master have ads?

Theft Tycoon shows ads; Pawn Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Theft Tycoon or Pawn Master?

Theft Tycoon ships an update every 3 months, and Pawn Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Theft Tycoon was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pawn Master on November 3, 2026.

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