Reckless Racing HD vs Daddy Was A Thief
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reckless Racing HD
Experience intense top-down racing with stunning visuals optimized for high-resolution displays. Compete against friends in online multiplayer or hone your skills across various modes and challenging tracks. Choose from different vehicles and master the art of dirt-road racing.
- Top-down racing gameplay
- Retina Display optimized graphics
- Online multiplayer challenges
- Multiple driving modes
- Variety of vehicles
- Detailed tracks
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THE BEST DOWN ‘N DIRTY RACER YOU EVER SAW! Made to maximize the Retina Display, the state-of-the-art visuals will make your eyes bug out as you skid, slip, and slide in traditional top-down racing style. Challenge your buddies in online multiplayer, and get ready to go. It’s the dirt-road racing game y’all been waiting for on iPhone, iPod touch & iPad! LOOK WHAT THEY’RE SAYIN’ “…one of the coolest looking top-down racing games I've ever played.” (Eli Hoddap, Touch Arcade) “The first thing that strikes home… is the sheer loveliness of the graphics… From sparkling streams… to large wooden churches looming up into the camera at the side of the worn dirt roads…” (Will Wilson, Pocket Gamer) VISUAL QUALITY THAT’LL MAKE YOU SAY, “OOOWEEE!” Designed from the get-go to with eye-popping graphic quality, the visual details will really make you feel like you’re rolling in the mud deep in the heart of Dixie. And get a load of how Reckless Racing looks with the Retina Display. Have mercy! RACING FOR THE RECKLESS Dirt track or asphalt, truck or rally car – take your choice and then take it to the limit. Learn the basics as a beginner and choose from a variety of driving controls. Get better with each race and move up through Bronze, Silver, and Gold difficulty levels. CHOOSE YOUR VEHICLE AND TEST YOUR SKILLS Adapt your race skills and push it across 5 amazingly detailed tracks. Race against rigs controlled by some outrageous in-game characters like Otis and Bubba! Unlock the reverse tracks and race ‘em again! RACE IN 3 DIFFERENT MODES Immerse yourself in the world of no-rules driving. Take on the Dirt Rally, Hot Lap time trial, or Delivery time trial. Beat other drivers or beat the clock. Either way, there’s a lot of Reckless Racing to do!
Daddy Was A Thief
Dash through a bank, grabbing as much cash as possible while evading pursuers. Utilize speed boosts, shortcuts, and power-ups to survive the chase and cause maximum destruction. Unlock new characters and enjoy endless replayability with simple one-finger controls.
- Smashable obstacles
- Unlockable thieves and power-ups
- Retina display graphics
- Procedurally generated levels
- One-finger swipe controls
- Game Center leaderboards
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Bank staff is usually friendly and polite. This time something went wrong! Gain as much money as you can! Hurry! Everyone try to catch you, but you are clever, aren’t you? Find combo speed boosts, shortcuts and grab power-ups to survive. Awesome FEATURES: - Smashable obstacles: walls, furnitures and more! Gain as much destructions as you can! Crash through walls, floors and watch the pieces fly all over! - Playable thieves and crazy power-ups to unlock - Retina display graphics - Different every time you play! - Just one finger control! (swipe up and down) Quick pick-up-and-play - Game Center achievements and leaderboards - Universal: iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch native Are you ready for the biggest, craziest and wildest adventure yet? "as far as iPhone games that can be used as time-killers, Daddy Was A Thief is perfectly suited to make you miss your subway stop or not realize the line in front of you has been moving" David Wolinsky, Touch Arcade "This one's pretty simple and casual, and its lighthearted feel and graphics make it great for all ages" Phil Hornshaw, Appolicious "Colorful polished graphics and cute animations" Appsmile
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reckless Racing HD at none against Daddy Was A Thief's 3. Reckless Racing HD also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 27 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Daddy Was A Thief's advantage is ratings volume (208 vs 39). On rating, review sentiment, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Reckless Racing HD costs $0.99 and Daddy Was A Thief $1.99 up front. Daddy Was A Thief sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Reckless Racing HD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Daddy Was A Thief holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daddy Was A Thief has 208 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 86% positive.
Reckless Racing HD ships an update every 4 months, Daddy Was A Thief every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reckless Racing HD | Daddy Was A Thief |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (39 ratings) | 4.6 (208 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | 85.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 208 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #48 — better | #114 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pixelbite | Cezary Rajkowski |
Customer experience
Reckless Racing HD
Daddy Was A Thief
User reviews
Reckless Racing HD
From 39 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great control options
- 👍 Addictive multiplayer
- 👍 Nostalgic top-down racing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 💡 Need more tracks/content
Daddy Was A Thief
From 208 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and quirky graphics
- ⚡ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎮 Great time-killer for casual gaming
- 💎 Polished and well-implemented mechanics
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive for the content ($2-3 price point)
- 🐛 Lag and performance issues on older devices
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay with limited variety
- 📦 Limited content and room variations
- ⏱️ Gets boring quickly after initial play
Bugs and requests
Reckless Racing HD
Reported bugs
3 issues- Multiplayer servers not working
- Crashes on certain devices
- Controls take time to respond
Requested features
5 requests- Local multiplayer mode
- More cars and customization options
- Ability to move controls
- Higher resolution support
- Replay feature
Daddy Was A Thief
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lag on iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 4th Gen
- Game Center cannot be disabled
- Performance issues on older devices
- Occasional freezing and stuttering
Requested features
9 requests- More frequent content updates
- Additional level variety and room types
- iCloud sync across devices
- Mission system with objectives
- Enemy that follows you between floors
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- More movement options and mechanics
- Ability to explore city streets
- More items available in the in-game store
- Difficulty progression and challenge modes
In-app purchases
Reckless Racing HD
No in-app purchases
Daddy Was A Thief
- Small Coin Pack$0.99
- Large Coin Pack$4.99
- Mega Coin Pack$19.99
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