# Buffet Boss vs Steal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buffet Boss at 61% against Steal's 0%. Buffet Boss also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 185). Steal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buffet Boss sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Steal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buffet Boss holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffet Boss has 2.5K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Buffet Boss's written reviews are positive against 0% of Steal's.

Buffet Boss ships an update fortnightly, Steal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buffet Boss | Steal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffet-boss/id1641250955/reviews)** | [4.3 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steal-master/id1643491433/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 239 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chillspot Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686542242) | [Supercent Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) |

## What reviewers say

### Buffet Boss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffet-boss/id1641250955)

Manage a restaurant, serve customers, and become a top entrepreneur. Cook, bartend, and manage staff to build your empire and overcome challenges in this realistic simulator.

**Highlights:** Build a restaurant empire, Manage staff and service, Cook and serve dishes, Upgrade machines and tables, Open new restaurants, Invest and become a boss

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Big Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads and Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Quick progression through levels
- 💰 Generous rewards for watching ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Levels can be completed too quickly
- 💤 Lack of new content updates

**Reported bugs**

- Incomplete task tracking
- Issues with money collection mechanics
- Freezing and crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- More restaurant levels and content
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version


### Steal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steal-master/id1643491433)

Embark on a thrilling adventure as a master thief, sneaking through various locations to purloin valuable items. Outsmart security systems, guards, and police to achieve your goals and earn rewards. This game offers a realistic and detailed stealth experience for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Sneak past security systems, Evade security guards and police, Purloin objects from diverse locations, Realistic stealth gameplay, Challenging levels and objectives, Earn gold and money rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buffet Boss free?

Buffet Boss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Steal free?

Steal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buffet Boss or Steal?

Buffet Boss is rated higher. Buffet Boss averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Steal averages 4.3 from 185 ratings.

### Do Buffet Boss or Steal have ads?

Both Buffet Boss and Steal show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buffet Boss or Steal?

Buffet Boss ships an update fortnightly, and Steal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buffet Boss was updated on November 3, 2026 and Steal on November 3, 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.*