# Master Thief vs Escape Masters

The clearest difference is monetization model: Master Thief at free with in-app purchases against Escape Masters's subscription. Master Thief also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 23%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Master Thief sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Escape Masters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Master Thief against 4.5 for Escape Masters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44K and 41K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Master Thief's written reviews are positive against 23% of Escape Masters's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Master Thief | Escape Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-thief/id1484976354/reviews)** | [4.5 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-masters/id1504217166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 41K |
| Positive reviews | **31.1% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 233 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Master Thief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-thief/id1484976354)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More level themes and environments
- Ability to customize the thief character
- Increased difficulty and challenge


### Escape Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-masters/id1504217166)

Engage in thrilling escape adventures, overcoming fun and challenging traps. Dig your way to freedom and prove you can't be contained. Experience exciting puzzles and challenges.

**Highlights:** Escape adventures, Challenging traps, Digging mechanics, Freedom challenges, Puzzle solving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Cute animation
- 🚀 Easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 👎 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 👎 Lack of challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Levels not loading properly
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to spend accumulated coins
- More customization options
- Reduce ad frequency
- Add difficulty progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Master Thief free?

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

### Is Escape Masters free?

Escape Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Master Thief or Escape Masters?

Master Thief is rated higher. Master Thief averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Escape Masters averages 4.5 from 41K ratings.

### Do Master Thief or Escape Masters have ads?

Both Master Thief and Escape Masters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Master Thief or Escape Masters?

Master Thief ships an update every 3 weeks, and Escape Masters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Master Thief was updated on September 28, 2026 and Escape Masters on September 28, 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.*