# Theft City vs Base Defense!

Theft City and Base Defense! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of Theft City's written reviews are positive against 22% of Base Defense!'s. Theft City also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Base Defense!'s advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 2.1K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Theft City sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Base Defense! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Theft City against 4.7 for Base Defense!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Theft City's written reviews are positive against 22% of Base Defense!'s.

Theft City ships an update every 3 days, Base Defense! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Theft City | Base Defense! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theft-city/id1606192094/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-defense/id1628006501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.1% of reviews** | 22.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Theft City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theft-city/id1606192094)

Take control of your character to cause chaos and earn money in the city. Upgrade your abilities, unlock new areas, and complete robbery missions. Explore diverse locations and engage in various activities with smooth animations and impressive graphics.

**Highlights:** Upgrade various aspects, Unlock new lands, Complete robbery missions, Explore new places, Engage in new activities, Enjoy smooth animations, Experience awesome graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 💰 Lots of money to earn
- 🕹️ Like GTA on mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤑 Ads even after paying for no ads
- 🚫 Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress
- Ads still show up after paying for no ads

**Requested features**

- Add more map/land to explore
- Implement cop chases and wanted system
- Add more content and updates


### Base Defense!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-defense/id1628006501)

Lead your community, manage resources, and defend your base from enemies. Explore new areas to rescue civilians and expand your territory. Upgrade your character and hire workers to strengthen your defenses and conquer new bases.

**Highlights:** Base defense and expansion, Resource management, Enemy combat and boss battles, Civilian rescue and community building, Character upgrades, Worker hiring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting concept
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Potential for more levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Severe performance issues and lag
- 💰 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🚫 Paid 'no ads' option doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Workers and upgrades not functioning properly
- Progress not saving correctly
- Inconsistent and unreliable gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add sound and music
- Improve progression and longevity
- Reduce reliance on ads
- Fix bugs and optimize performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Theft City free?

Theft City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Base Defense! free?

Base Defense! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Theft City or Base Defense!?

Base Defense! is rated higher. Theft City averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Base Defense! averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do Theft City or Base Defense! have ads?

Both Theft City and Base Defense! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Theft City or Base Defense!?

Theft City ships an update every 3 days, and Base Defense! weekly. Most recently, Theft City was updated on October 30, 2026 and Base Defense! on October 31, 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.*