Comparison

Master Thief vs Mr Spy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Master Thief

Infiltrate unique locations and steal famous artworks in this humorous game. Plan your escape by helicopter while evading guards. Are you ready for the ultimate heist?

Highlights
  • Infiltrate unusual places
  • Steal famous masterpieces
  • Escape by helicopter
  • Avoid guards
  • Humorous gameplay
Features
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Have you ever dreamed of stealing the Mona Lisa? - Infiltrate discreetly the most unusual places - Steal the most famous masterpieces - Escape by helicopter avoiding the guards! Are you ready?

About

Mr Spy

Step into the shoes of an undercover agent to navigate challenging espionage missions. Outsmart guards, disable security systems, and upgrade your arsenal to complete objectives without being detected. Engage in thrilling boss battles to prove your spy prowess.

Highlights
  • Stealthily bypass security
  • Engage in combat and earn cash
  • Unlock weapon upgrades
  • Hack computer interfaces
  • Dodge deadly lasers
  • Face epic boss battles
Features
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You’ll play as the intrepid Mr Spy, an undercover agent with a knack for getting into tricky situations. Use your skills in this ultimate game of espionage to outwit and sneak past security cameras and armed guards! Do you have what it takes to escape without getting caught? Suit up agent, we’ve got a mission! - Take down security guards and personnel to earn cash. - Unlock unique weapon upgrades and level up your spy game. - Hack computer interfaces, sneak past surveillance cameras and dodge deadly lasers. - Face off in epic boss battles to become the one and only ultimate spy. We make casual moments turn into mad adventures! We’re a gaming studio composed of ‘Casually Mad’ game makers. We produce all of our games internally. We live to tell unique stories and express those in the games we create for players around the world. This passion is echoed by millions that enjoy playing our games like Stickman Hook, Parkour Race and Sausage Flip. Play with us and see what’s next! Let’s hear from you! Join the official Madbox Discord server and share your thoughts. https://bit.ly/35Td03Y Looking for the latest fun and more? Check us out on Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eHq3YF

Screenshots

Master Thief4 screens
Mr Spy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mr Spy at none against Master Thief's 1. Master Thief's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 9.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Master Thief sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mr Spy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Master Thief against 4.5 for Mr Spy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44K and 9.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Master Thief's written reviews are positive against 25% of Mr Spy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Master Thief ships an update every 3 weeks, Mr Spy fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Master Thief versus Mr Spy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaster ThiefMr Spy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (44K ratings) — better4.5 (9.9K ratings)
Positive reviews31.1% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44K — better9.9K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB216 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperKetchappMADBOX

Customer experience

Master Thief

All ratings44,393 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews727 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative60.0%

Mr Spy

All ratings9,937 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative60.0%

User reviews

Master Thief

From 44K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Funny and wacky gameplay
  • 🕹️ Easy and simple controls
  • 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency

Room to improve

  • 💢 Too many ads after each level
  • 🐞 Game freezes after completing a level
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

Mr Spy

From 9.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Great game
  • 🚀 Fun and simple

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezing issues
  • 🐛 Levels repeat
  • 🔋 Excessive ads
  • 🔇 No sound effects

Bugs and requests

Master Thief

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to progress to next level after completing one
  • Claim button not working properly
  • Game crashing on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More level themes and environments
  • Ability to customize the thief character
  • Increased difficulty and challenge

Mr Spy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Ads don't play to unlock upgrades

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add sound effects
  • More guns and characters
  • Longer and more varied levels
  • Ability to redeem free skins/weapons

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Master Thief

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
None

Mr Spy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Master Thief free?
Master Thief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mr Spy free?
Mr Spy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Master Thief or Mr Spy?
Master Thief is rated higher. Master Thief averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Mr Spy averages 4.5 from 9.9K ratings.
Do Master Thief or Mr Spy have ads?
Both Master Thief and Mr Spy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Master Thief or Mr Spy?
Master Thief ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mr Spy fortnightly. Most recently, Master Thief was updated on November 10, 2026 and Mr Spy on November 10, 2026.

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