Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Top-down racing gameplay
  • Retina Display optimized graphics
  • Online multiplayer challenges
  • Multiple driving modes
  • Variety of vehicles
  • Detailed tracks
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Smashable obstacles
  • Unlockable thieves and power-ups
  • Retina display graphics
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • One-finger swipe controls
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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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

Screenshots

Reckless Racing HD4 screens
Daddy Was A Thief4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Reckless Racing HD versus Daddy Was A Thief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReckless Racing HDDaddy Was A Thief
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (39 ratings)4.6 (208 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews85.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39208 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#48 — better#114
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB128 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPixelbiteCezary Rajkowski

Customer experience

Reckless Racing HD

All ratings39 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews488 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.5%

Daddy Was A Thief

All ratings208 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.5%

User reviews

Reckless Racing HD

From 39 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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
Show 4 more
  • 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

None

Reckless Racing HD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Daddy Was A Thief

One-time3
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Large Coin Pack$4.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Reckless Racing HD free?
Reckless Racing HD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daddy Was A Thief free?
Daddy Was A Thief costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reckless Racing HD or Daddy Was A Thief?
Daddy Was A Thief is rated higher. Reckless Racing HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Daddy Was A Thief averages 4.6 from 208 ratings.
Do Reckless Racing HD or Daddy Was A Thief have ads?
Neither Reckless Racing HD nor Daddy Was A Thief shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reckless Racing HD or Daddy Was A Thief?
Reckless Racing HD ships an update every 4 months, and Daddy Was A Thief every 27 months. Most recently, Reckless Racing HD was updated on November 5, 2026 and Daddy Was A Thief on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Reckless Racing HD or Daddy Was A Thief?
Reckless Racing HD currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and Daddy Was A Thief at #114. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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