# Daddy Was A Thief vs Kepler Attack

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 (#47 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daddy Was A Thief | Kepler Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590/reviews)** | [4.5 (943 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kepler-attack-watch-game/id1441234645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 208 | **943** |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 81.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 128 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Kepler Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kepler-attack-watch-game/id1441234645)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · Casual, #103 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😁 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Not worth paying for
- 💰 Ain't worth the money really
- 🙄 Fun but basic
- 😒 Stupid forced reviews
- 🐛 Won't install

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add a golden starship IF
- Please add upgrades so we can have bettr ships


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daddy Was A Thief free?

Daddy Was A Thief costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Kepler Attack free?

Kepler Attack costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Daddy Was A Thief or Kepler Attack?

Daddy Was A Thief is rated higher. Daddy Was A Thief averages 4.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Kepler Attack averages 4.5 from 943 ratings.

### Do Daddy Was A Thief or Kepler Attack have ads?

Neither Daddy Was A Thief nor Kepler Attack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daddy Was A Thief or Kepler Attack?

Daddy Was A Thief ships an update every 27 months, and Kepler Attack every 2 months. Most recently, Daddy Was A Thief was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kepler Attack on November 2, 2026.

---

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