Daddy Was A Thief vs A Long Time
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
A Long Time
An interactive picture book and puzzle game that tells a story of love and promises. Players move blocks to clear obstacles and guide a red line of memory through 60 years of a protagonist's life. Features unique artistic visuals and simple, engaging gameplay.
- Interactive picture book experience
- Puzzle gameplay with block manipulation
- Rich narrative about love and promises
- Unique artistic visuals
- Story spanning 60 years
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This is our new franchise. It is a combination of a picture book and a game, featuring a warm and soothing mood and a rich story. A Long Time is a story about love and promises. To complete the story, you need to clear the obstacles to let the red line of memory flow through the pages by moving the blocks - which are actually fragments of emotions and flashbacks scattered over 60 years time of the protagonist's life. This is not only a game, but also an interactive picture book, which features unique artistic depiction, and a simple yet engaging way of interaction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Daddy Was A Thief at 4.6 against A Long Time's 3.9. Daddy Was A Thief also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 65%) and ratings volume (208 vs 13). A Long Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months). On ads and device support 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 A Long Time $0.99 up front. Daddy Was A Thief sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. A Long Time asks for nothing beyond the download.
Daddy Was A Thief holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daddy Was A Thief has 208 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Daddy Was A Thief's written reviews are positive against 65% of A Long Time's.
Daddy Was A Thief ships an update every 27 months, A Long Time monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Daddy Was A Thief | A Long Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (208 ratings) — better | 3.9 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews — better | 64.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 208 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 255 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cezary Rajkowski | COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Daddy Was A Thief
A Long Time
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
A Long Time
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Daddy Was A Thief
- Small Coin Pack$0.99
- Large Coin Pack$4.99
- Mega Coin Pack$19.99
A Long Time
No in-app purchases
Questions
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