# Rules! vs Pocket Bandit

The clearest difference is rating: Rules! at 4.2 against Pocket Bandit's 3.6. Rules! also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 54%). Pocket Bandit's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Rules! costs $2.99 and Pocket Bandit $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rules! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Rules!'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Pocket Bandit's.

Rules! ships an update monthly, Pocket Bandit every 22 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rules! | Pocket Bandit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rules/id840811083/reviews)** | [3.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bandit/id1185830542/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | **70.8% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [137b](https://appshunter.io/developer/411511949) | [Seele Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128784756) |

## What reviewers say

### Rules!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rules/id840811083)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Casual, #132 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced, challenging, and fun puzzle game with a hundred levels. Features a daily brain workout for Apple Watch and animated stickers. Offers multiple game modes and unique mechanics.

**Highlights:** Daily Apple Watch brain workout, Animated sticker pack, Beginner, Expert, or Timeless game modes, Multi-touch interface, Color perception assistance, Surprising new game mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun game
- 👍 Gorgeous design and smooth UI
- 👍 Great brain workout
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fair monetization with no ads or IAPs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Very short time limit
- 🔁 Having to restart from level 1 after losing
- 🎨 Colorblind-unfriendly
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay with same rule order

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues, especially on Apple Watch
- Unresponsive tapping on certain tiles

**Requested features**

- Option to save progress and continue from last level
- Randomized rule order
- Difficulty settings with longer time limits
- Colorblind accessibility options
- More game modes and challenges


### Pocket Bandit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bandit/id1185830542)

A fast-paced puzzle game designed exclusively for Apple Watch. Utilize the digital crown and haptic feedback to crack safes and steal over 100 unique treasures. Become the ultimate bandit in this clever, on-the-go gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch exclusive puzzle gameplay, Over 100 treasures to collect, Digital crown for movement, Vibration feedback for hints, Apple Watch complications, iMessage stickers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Innovative use of Apple Watch
- ✅ Good for passing time
- 💯 Well-made concept
- 📱 Perfect for Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥱 Gets boring quickly
- 📉 Repetitive gameplay
- 💸 Waste of money
- 🤷 Confusing to play
- 🐌 Slow on older watches

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes constantly
- Game doesn't open or install
- Bug: Red zone continues to fill after victory
- Bug: Alarm spawns on pointer
- Bug: Detector spawns on top of dial

**Requested features**

- More different types of robberies
- Something to spend money on
- See pictures of loot in gallery
- Lower time limit or higher safe numbers
- Add more secure types or ways to open the safe


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rules! free?

Rules! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pocket Bandit free?

Pocket Bandit costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rules! or Pocket Bandit?

Rules! is rated higher. Rules! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Pocket Bandit averages 3.6 from 69 ratings.

### Do Rules! or Pocket Bandit have ads?

Neither Rules! nor Pocket Bandit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rules! or Pocket Bandit?

Rules! ships an update monthly, and Pocket Bandit every 22 months. Most recently, Rules! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pocket Bandit on October 26, 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.*