# Master Thief vs Swipe Fight!

Master Thief and Swipe Fight! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Swipe Fight!'s written reviews are positive against 31% of Master Thief's. Master Thief's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (44K vs 7.1K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Master Thief sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Swipe Fight! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.7 for Swipe Fight!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Master Thief has 44K ratings behind it against 7.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Master Thief's written reviews are positive against 72% of Swipe Fight!'s.

Master Thief ships an update every 3 weeks, Swipe Fight! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Master Thief | Swipe Fight! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-thief/id1484976354/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe-fight/id1514934808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 7.1K |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [BoomBit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045926022) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### Swipe Fight!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe-fight/id1514934808)

Engage in casual fighting action by controlling intuitive swipe-based moves. Challenge diverse opponents across various environments to become a champion.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe controls, Varied opponents, Multiple environments, Become a fighting champion, Casual fighting fun

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily rewards sub | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Easy to use controls
- 💡 Unique swipe-based fighting mechanics
- 🎨 Good graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🔋 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of character/move variety

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after watching ads
- Swipe inputs not always recognized
- Slow performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More character customization options
- Progression system with upgrades
- Campaign or story mode
- Online leaderboards and tournaments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Master Thief free?

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

### Is Swipe Fight! free?

Swipe Fight! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Master Thief or Swipe Fight!?

Swipe Fight! is rated higher. Master Thief averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Swipe Fight! averages 4.7 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Master Thief or Swipe Fight! have ads?

Both Master Thief and Swipe Fight! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Master Thief or Swipe Fight!?

Master Thief ships an update every 3 weeks, and Swipe Fight! every 3 months. Most recently, Master Thief was updated on October 30, 2026 and Swipe Fight! on October 29, 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.*