Daddy Was A Thief vs Desert Golfing
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
Desert Golfing
Experience an endless desert golf course with unique challenges. Navigate sandy landscapes and discover new holes with every play. This game offers a relaxing yet engaging golfing adventure.
- Infinite procedurally generated courses
- Unique desert environments
- Relaxing gameplay
- Simple controls
- Score tracking
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To see a world in a bunker of sand And a heaven in a wild cactus, Hold infinity in the pocket of your shorts, And eternity in Desert Golfing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Desert Golfing at none against Daddy Was A Thief's 3. Desert Golfing also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (654 vs 208). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Desert Golfing $1.99 up front. Daddy Was A Thief sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Desert Golfing 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 4.6 for Desert Golfing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 208 and 654 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Daddy Was A Thief's written reviews are positive against 82% of Desert Golfing's.
Daddy Was A Thief ships an update every 27 months, Desert Golfing every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Daddy Was A Thief | Desert Golfing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (208 ratings) | 4.6 (654 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews — better | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 208 | 654 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #104 | #99 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cezary Rajkowski | Captain Games Inc. |
Customer experience
Daddy Was A Thief
Desert Golfing
User reviews
Daddy Was A Thief
From 208 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and quirky graphics
- ⚡ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎮 Great time-killer for casual gaming
- 💎 Polished and well-implemented mechanics
Room to improve
- 💰 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
Desert Golfing
From 654 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Delightfully simple
- 🚀 Relaxing, soothing gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and endlessly playable
- 👍 Perfect for passing time
- 👍 Minimalist design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Impossible holes due to level design
- 🐛 Lack of reset/restart option
- 🐛 Inconsistent ball behavior
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Repetitive and monotonous after a while
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
Desert Golfing
Reported bugs
3 issues- Certain holes are physically impossible to complete
- Ball behavior can be inconsistent and unpredictable
- Game freezes or crashes on some devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add a reset/restart option
- Introduce more varied obstacles and hazards
- Provide statistics and progress tracking
- Add support for syncing progress across devices
- Implement a night mode or color customization
In-app purchases
Daddy Was A Thief
- Small Coin Pack$0.99
- Large Coin Pack$4.99
- Mega Coin Pack$19.99
Desert Golfing
No in-app purchases
Questions
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