# Daddy Was A Thief vs Jupiter Attack

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daddy Was A Thief | Jupiter Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590/reviews)** | [4.5 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-attack/id1475755775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 208 | **383** |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 128 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, 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


### Jupiter Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-attack/id1475755775)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Casual, #53 Top Paid · Action, #158 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daddy Was A Thief free?

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

### Is Jupiter Attack free?

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

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

Daddy Was A Thief is rated higher. Daddy Was A Thief averages 4.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Jupiter Attack averages 4.5 from 383 ratings.

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

Neither Daddy Was A Thief nor Jupiter Attack shows ads.

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

Daddy Was A Thief ships an update every 27 months, and Jupiter Attack every 2 months. Most recently, Daddy Was A Thief was updated on October 20, 2026 and Jupiter Attack on October 19, 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.*