# Slayin vs Daddy Was A Thief

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 (#108 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slayin | Daddy Was A Thief |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slayin/id548580856/reviews)** | [4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 208 |
| Positive reviews | **89.4% of reviews** | 85.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 months** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### Slayin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slayin/id548580856)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Role Playing, #130 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bard's Poem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bard's Sonnet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bard's Epic | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More characters and content
- Fullscreen mode for modern devices
- Save/load progress across devices


### Daddy Was A Thief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and quirky graphics
- ⚡ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎮 Great time-killer for casual gaming
- 💎 Polished and well-implemented mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- More frequent content updates
- Additional level variety and room types
- iCloud sync across devices
- Mission system with objectives
- Enemy that follows you between floors


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*