Daddy Was A Thief vs Kepler Attack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Kepler Attack
Engage in a retro arcade space shooter experience on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Destroy waves of alien invaders with power-ups and intuitive controls. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay perfect for short bursts of fun.
- Space shooter gameplay
- Alien invasion waves
- Power-ups (Shield, Triple Shot, etc.)
- Apple Watch Crown controls
- iPhone swipe controls
- Retro arcade graphics
- Short burst gameplay
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Featured in Apple's "Great on watchOS 6" and "Our Favourite Apple Watch Apps" collections! #2 Casual Game in the US! Kepler Attack is an arcade game for your iPhone and Apple Watch. Fly through space and destroy waves of alien space invaders from Kepler-452b. “I’m just amazed that this is on my Watch.” - Tom, host of The Apple WatchCast Podcast - http://www.applewatchcast.com “I think this is actually my personal favorite new game now on the Apple Watch because of its really fast pacing which is perfect for these types of games.” - HotshotTek, 10 Awesome Apple Watch Games Apps of 2019 • Inspired by Gyruss, Galaga, Galaxian and Space Invaders! • Beautiful retro arcade graphics! • Fast paced alien attack waves with a variety of enemy space invaders! • Power-ups include Shield, Triple Shot, Rapid Fire and Smart Bomb! • Intuitive and simple controls using the Crown on the Watch! • Swipe to move on the iPhone! • Short burst gameplay is perfect for the Watch and iPhone! • Retro sound effects on the iPhone! • Play anywhere, anytime! • Includes Valentine's Day and Santa Christmas Holiday theme! • Runs at 60fps on the Watch! Relive the glory days of the arcade on your Apple Watch and iPhone. Thanks for playing Johnno & Pete
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kepler Attack at none against Daddy Was A Thief's 3. Kepler Attack also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). Daddy Was A Thief's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Daddy Was A Thief costs $1.99 and Kepler Attack $1.99 up front. Daddy Was A Thief sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Kepler Attack asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Daddy Was A Thief against 4.5 for Kepler Attack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 208 and 943 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Daddy Was A Thief's written reviews are positive against 81% of Kepler Attack's.
Daddy Was A Thief ships an update every 27 months, Kepler Attack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Daddy Was A Thief | Kepler Attack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (208 ratings) — better | 4.5 (943 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews — better | 81.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 208 | 943 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #43 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cezary Rajkowski | Red Sprite Studios |
Customer experience
Daddy Was A Thief
Kepler Attack
User reviews
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
Kepler Attack
From 943 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😁 Great for apple watches
- 🎮 An actual video game
- 🎶 What's the music called?
- 📱 I love the fact that you can play this game on an Apple Watch
- ⏱️ Old School Arcade Immediacy and Brevity
Room to improve
- 🙄 Not worth paying for
- 💰 Ain't worth the money really
- 🙄 Fun but basic
- 😒 Stupid forced reviews
- 🐛 Won't install
Bugs and requests
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
Kepler Attack
Reported bugs
5 issues- Game doesn't play complete rip off
- Just says on the watch version that it has to be installed on my iPhone for it to work. It's installed on my iPhone. Doesn't work.
- This seems like a good game but I don't see it on my watch.
- I have the first version watch Apple one, and it does not work on the watch,And has offered me a refund, I appreciate it.
- It won't download on my watch
Requested features
2 requests- Add a golden starship IF
- Please add upgrades so we can have bettr ships
In-app purchases
Daddy Was A Thief
- Small Coin Pack$0.99
- Large Coin Pack$4.99
- Mega Coin Pack$19.99
Kepler Attack
No in-app purchases
Questions
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