# Poor Thief! vs Pocket Reality

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Reality at 93% against Poor Thief!'s 49%. Pocket Reality also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (371 vs 74). Poor Thief!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Poor Thief! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Reality sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Reality holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Reality has 371 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Poor Thief!'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Pocket Reality's.

Poor Thief! ships an update every 6 weeks, Pocket Reality every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poor Thief! | Pocket Reality |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poor-thief/id1487235318/reviews) | **[4.7 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-reality/id1621962541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **371** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beep Yeah!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481351052) | [James Senter](https://appshunter.io/developer/994354969) |

## What reviewers say

### Poor Thief!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poor-thief/id1487235318)

Embark on a unique puzzle adventure where death is the key to victory. Swipe through levels as an immortal thief, collecting treasure and strategically embracing demise to progress. Discover new worlds and unlock a mini-game.

**Highlights:** Unique 'die to win' mechanic, Over 50 levels across 3 worlds, Efficient level completion for stars, Unlockable mini-game, Catchy soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feed the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock More Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Clever and engaging puzzle design
- 👍 Quick and immediate to play
- 🎮 Responsive controls
- 😌 Relaxed gameplay, optional stars
- ✨ Well-made and thoughtfully put together

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 💥 Frequent crashes and not launching
- ⏳ Ads are too long and frequent
- 🎮 Game is short
- 🔄 Game feels like a copy of another game

**Reported bugs**

- Bug with spike blocks not passing through one-way gates on level 53
- Bugged jungle achievement
- Arrow block bug on level 18 of Castle
- One-way passage block allows passage in both directions on level 18
- Coin grab mini-game: best time not persistent, 0.6 seconds added on finish, leaderboard issues, retry button not working

**Requested features**

- New levels in the future
- Paid version without ads


### Pocket Reality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-reality/id1621962541)

Embark on daily, procedurally generated text adventures in a surreal open world. Everyday objects come to life, offering endless possibilities for exploration and interaction. Make choices with lasting consequences in a roguelite structure, manage faction loyalties, and uncover secrets.

**Highlights:** Daily procedurally generated text adventures, Open world with living objects, Roguelite structure with lasting consequences, Faction loyalty management, Interconnected world with changing character levels, Dozens of achievements and secrets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nocturne Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accessible for visually impaired users
- 🚀 Engaging and unique gameplay
- 😊 Enjoyable and calming experience
- 🎨 Creative and imaginative worlds
- 🕰️ Bite-sized daily adventures

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear mechanics
- 🔁 Repetitive or predictable content
- 💰 Lack of monetization options

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues with device time
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add a home base or central hub for the player
- Introduce more varied characters and scenarios
- Implement a cloud save feature
- Provide more guidance or tutorials for new players
- Allow players to earn additional stamina or playtime


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poor Thief! free?

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

### Is Pocket Reality free?

Pocket Reality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Poor Thief! or Pocket Reality?

Pocket Reality is rated higher. Poor Thief! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Pocket Reality averages 4.7 from 371 ratings.

### Do Poor Thief! or Pocket Reality have ads?

Neither Poor Thief! nor Pocket Reality shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Poor Thief! or Pocket Reality?

Poor Thief! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pocket Reality every 5 weeks. Most recently, Poor Thief! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pocket Reality on October 23, 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.*