# Daddy Was A Thief vs Desert Golfing

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 (652 vs 208). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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 652 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 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daddy Was A Thief | Desert Golfing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590/reviews) | **[4.6 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-golfing/id902062673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 208 | **652** |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #191 | **#74** |
| Size | 128 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) | [Captain Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446968123) |

## What reviewers say

### Daddy Was A Thief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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


### Desert Golfing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-golfing/id902062673)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Infinite procedurally generated courses, Unique desert environments, Relaxing gameplay, Simple controls, Score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Delightfully simple
- 🚀 Relaxing, soothing gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and endlessly playable
- 👍 Perfect for passing time
- 👍 Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible holes due to level design
- 🐛 Lack of reset/restart option
- 🐛 Inconsistent ball behavior
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Repetitive and monotonous after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Certain holes are physically impossible to complete
- Ball behavior can be inconsistent and unpredictable
- Game freezes or crashes on some devices

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daddy Was A Thief free?

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

### Is Desert Golfing free?

Desert Golfing costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Daddy Was A Thief or Desert Golfing?

Desert Golfing is rated higher. Daddy Was A Thief averages 4.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Desert Golfing averages 4.6 from 652 ratings.

### Do Daddy Was A Thief or Desert Golfing have ads?

Neither Daddy Was A Thief nor Desert Golfing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daddy Was A Thief or Desert Golfing?

Daddy Was A Thief ships an update every 27 months, and Desert Golfing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Daddy Was A Thief was updated on November 1, 2026 and Desert Golfing on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Daddy Was A Thief or Desert Golfing?

Daddy Was A Thief currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and Desert Golfing at #74. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*