Comparison

Slayin 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

Slayin

Embark on an endless action RPG adventure with charming retro graphics and a captivating chiptune soundtrack. Choose from multiple heroes, battle monsters, and collect powerful gear and spells. Be warned, death is permanent in this challenging and rewarding quest to become a true hero.

Highlights
  • Endless action RPG gameplay
  • Multiple playable classes
  • Monster and boss battles
  • Loot collection (weapons, armor, spells)
  • Challenging quests
  • Retro pixel graphics
  • Chiptune soundtrack
Features
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PREPARE FOR THE WORLD’S FIRST ENDLESS ACTION RPG Slayin will test your skills like no other endless game on the App Store. Don’t get yourself fooled by its charming retro graphics and motivating chiptune soundtrack. In this game, death lurks behind every corner! Your task sounds all so simple. First choose from one of three heroes: knight, wizard and knave. Then slay as many monsters as possible, while leveling up and getting more powerful equipment and spells along the way. But there’s a catch: once you die, you’re gone for good! On your journey you will travel through numerous locations and encounter dozens of different monsters and fearsome bosses. Eventually, you will even have to face the giant dragon of legend. But he will not part with his treasure easily. Only the most worthy adventurers will be able to complete this task and become a true hero. Get ready for some slayin! • World’s first endless action RPG • Challenging and rewarding • Pixel perfect retro graphics • Chiptune soundtrack by Matt Creamer (Retro City Rampage) • 6 unique playable classes: knight, wizard, knave, archer, tamer and ninja • Endless loot: tons of weapons, armor and spells • Face legendary monsters and bosses • More than a hundred challenging quests to master • 3 unique game modes • Compete with your friends on Game Center

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

Slayin4 screens
Daddy Was A Thief4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Slayin at 3.1K against Daddy Was A Thief's 208. Slayin also leads on update cadence (every 10 months vs every 27 months) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Slayin costs $0.99 and Daddy Was A Thief $1.99 up front. Slayin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Daddy Was A Thief sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Slayin against 4.6 for Daddy Was A Thief. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slayin has 3.1K ratings behind it against 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Slayin's written reviews are positive against 86% of Daddy Was A Thief's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slayin ships an update every 10 months, Daddy Was A Thief every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Slayin versus Daddy Was A Thief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlayinDaddy Was A Thief
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings) — better4.6 (208 ratings)
Positive reviews89.4% of reviews — better85.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3.1K — better208
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#156 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB128 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KGCezary Rajkowski

Customer experience

Slayin

All ratings3,062 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,839 reviews
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.2%

Daddy Was A Thief

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

User reviews

Slayin

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Perfect game
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Retro and nostalgic feel
  • 💰 Great value for money
  • 🕰️ Timeless classic

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
  • 🔧 Needs updates for newer devices
  • 💰 Grindy progression system
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

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

Slayin

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ninja character invisibility bug
  • Archer character issues
  • Game not loading on some devices
  • Sound issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More characters and content
  • Fullscreen mode for modern devices
  • Save/load progress across devices

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

3 purchases

Slayin

One-time3
  • Bard's Poem$0.99
  • Bard's Sonnet$2.99
  • Bard's Epic$5.99
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 Slayin free?
Slayin costs $0.99, and also offers 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, Slayin or Daddy Was A Thief?
Slayin is rated higher. Slayin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Daddy Was A Thief averages 4.6 from 208 ratings.
Do Slayin or Daddy Was A Thief have ads?
Neither Slayin nor Daddy Was A Thief shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slayin or Daddy Was A Thief?
Slayin ships an update every 10 months, and Daddy Was A Thief every 27 months. Most recently, Slayin was updated on November 12, 2026 and Daddy Was A Thief on November 10, 2026.

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