Daddy Was A Thief vs Jupiter 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
Jupiter Attack
Engage in intense arcade-style space combat against relentless alien invaders. Navigate your ship using intuitive controls on Apple Watch and iPhone, collect power-ups, and aim for the highest score on the global leaderboard. Relive classic arcade action with retro visuals and sound.
- Bullet hell arcade action
- Apple Watch and iOS compatibility
- Power-up collection (multi-shot, shield, rapid fire)
- High-score leaderboard
- Intuitive Digital Crown controls on Apple Watch
- Swipe controls on iPhone
- Retro sound effects
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Prepare to enter bullet hell... The 2nd in the Space Watch Trilogy, Jupiter Attack pits you against an onslaught of merciless space invaders, intent on destroying Earth! Use the Digital Crown on Watch and touch screen on iPhone to move your ship and destroy the oncoming alien menace. Collect power-ups as you compete to earn the highest score in this retro inspired arcade classic. • Playable on Apple Watch and iOS devices! • Power-ups include multi-shot, shield and rapid fire! • High-score leaderboard on Apple Watch and iPhone! • Intuitive and simple controls using the Digital Crown on Apple Watch! • Swipe to move on iPhone! • Retro sound effects on the iPhone! • Runs at 60fps on the Apple Watch! • Play anywhere, anytime! Relive the glory days of the arcade on your Apple Watch and iPhone. For the first in the Space Watch Trilogy download Kepler Attack! Thanks for playing - Johnno
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Verdict
Daddy Was A Thief and Jupiter Attack both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Daddy Was A Thief's written reviews are positive against 40% of Jupiter Attack's. Jupiter Attack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Jupiter Attack $1.99 up front. Daddy Was A Thief sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Jupiter 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 Jupiter Attack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 208 and 383 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Daddy Was A Thief's written reviews are positive against 40% of Jupiter Attack's.
Daddy Was A Thief ships an update every 27 months, Jupiter Attack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Daddy Was A Thief | Jupiter Attack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (208 ratings) — better | 4.5 (383 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 208 | 383 — 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 | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #19 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cezary Rajkowski | Red Sprite Studios |
Customer experience
Daddy Was A Thief
Jupiter Attack
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
Jupiter Attack
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
Jupiter Attack
No in-app purchases
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