# Rocket Buddy vs Amazing Thief

The clearest difference is rating: Rocket Buddy at 4.8 against Amazing Thief's 4.2. Rocket Buddy also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 6) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). Amazing Thief's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 28 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rocket Buddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Amazing Thief sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rocket Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Buddy has 11K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Rocket Buddy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Amazing Thief's.

Rocket Buddy ships an update every 28 months, Amazing Thief every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocket Buddy | Amazing Thief |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-buddy/id1455494725/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-thief/id6469413898/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 444 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [TRAN THI THAO NHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711922514) |

## What reviewers say

### Rocket Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-buddy/id1455494725)

Launch cannon-loaded Buddies to solve physics-based puzzles and reach targets. Navigate challenging levels filled with obstacles, using as many Buddies as needed to succeed. Enjoy hilarious ragdoll physics and endless fun.

**Highlights:** Cannon loaded with Buddies, Puzzling challenges, Obstacle avoidance, Ragdoll physics, Hilarious challenges, Unlock daily crystals, Unique skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Pinch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Subscription Full Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 😊 Cute and likable character
- 💎 Good gem/skin system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of level variety
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after inactivity
- Ads cause freezing and crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level modes and challenges
- Ability to create custom skins
- Improved ad-free experience
- Expanded buddy expressions


### Amazing Thief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-thief/id6469413898)

Experience the thrill of a high-speed chase as a nimble thief evades police across rooftops. Test your speed and agility in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Rooftop navigation, Police pursuit gameplay, Speed and agility challenges, Action-packed thrills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rocket Buddy free?

Rocket Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Amazing Thief free?

Amazing Thief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rocket Buddy or Amazing Thief?

Rocket Buddy is rated higher. Rocket Buddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Amazing Thief averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Rocket Buddy or Amazing Thief have ads?

Both Rocket Buddy and Amazing Thief show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rocket Buddy or Amazing Thief?

Rocket Buddy ships an update every 28 months, and Amazing Thief every 5 months. Most recently, Rocket Buddy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Amazing Thief on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*