# Daddy Was A Thief vs Red Ball 4

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Red Ball 4 at 7.7K against Daddy Was A Thief's 208. Red Ball 4 also leads on chart position (#91 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 13 months vs every 27 months). Daddy Was A Thief's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Daddy Was A Thief costs $1.99 and Red Ball 4 $4.99 up front. Daddy Was A Thief sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Red Ball 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Red Ball 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Ball 4 has 7.7K ratings behind it against 208, 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 89% of Red Ball 4's.

Daddy Was A Thief ships an update every 27 months, Red Ball 4 every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daddy Was A Thief | Red Ball 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 208 | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 13 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 128 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) |

## 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


### Red Ball 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Casual, #152 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure to save the world from evil minions intent on making it square. Guide a bouncing ball through 75 challenging levels, overcoming traps and defeating monsters. Experience an all-new adventure with epic boss battles and exciting physics.

**Highlights:** 75 exciting levels, Epic boss battles, Tricky traps, Defeat monsters, Exciting physics, Cloud support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💎 Challenging yet rewarding levels
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
- 🎢 Engaging boss battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Lack of new content updates
- 🔒 Achievements not working properly
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
- 💰 Premium version not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not unlocking
- Inconsistent performance on some devices
- Levels not loading properly
- Saved progress being lost
- Crashes on certain level transitions

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and worlds
- Implement difficulty settings
- Allow progress reset option
- Improve achievement system
- Optimize for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daddy Was A Thief free?

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

### Is Red Ball 4 free?

Red Ball 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Daddy Was A Thief or Red Ball 4?

Red Ball 4 is rated higher. Daddy Was A Thief averages 4.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Red Ball 4 averages 4.8 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Daddy Was A Thief or Red Ball 4 have ads?

Neither Daddy Was A Thief nor Red Ball 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daddy Was A Thief or Red Ball 4?

Daddy Was A Thief ships an update every 27 months, and Red Ball 4 every 13 months. Most recently, Daddy Was A Thief was updated on November 6, 2026 and Red Ball 4 on November 9, 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.*