# Thieves' Gambit vs Hosted Games

The clearest difference is price: Hosted Games at Free against Thieves' Gambit's $4.99. Hosted Games also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1K vs 13). Thieves' Gambit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hosted Games is free to download; Thieves' Gambit costs $4.99 up front. Hosted Games sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Thieves' Gambit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hosted Games holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hosted Games has 1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Thieves' Gambit's written reviews are positive against 77% of Hosted Games's.

Thieves' Gambit ships an update every 2 months, Hosted Games fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thieves' Gambit | Hosted Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thieves-gambit-black-cat/id917315458/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hosted-games/id1302297731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 27 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) |

## What reviewers say

### Thieves' Gambit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thieves-gambit-black-cat/id917315458)

Embark on a thrilling text-based heist adventure as a master thief aiming to steal a legendary, unlucky diamond. Make critical choices that shape your story, character, and alliances in this interactive caper.

**Highlights:** Interactive story with player choices, Text-based gameplay, Character customization (gender, orientation, motives), Heist mission with evasion, Multiple plot paths and outcomes, High-stakes intrigue and double-crossing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hosted Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hosted-games/id1302297731)

Explore a vast library of text-based interactive novels where your choices shape the narrative. Engage in diverse genres from horror and fantasy to romance and sci-fi, all powered by your imagination. Create your own stories using a simple scripting language.

**Highlights:** Vast library of interactive novels, Text-based storytelling, Choice-driven narratives, Multiple genres available, Create your own games, ChoiceScript programming language

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keeper of the Sun and Moon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fallen Hero: Rebirth | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hero or Villain: Genesis | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Kiss from Death | $6.99 | one-time |
| Wayhaven Chronicles: Book One | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Soul Stone War | $7.99 | one-time |
| Breach: The Archangel Job | $8.99 | one-time |
| Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Two | $8.99 | one-time |
| The Golden Rose: Book One | $11.99 | one-time |
| Wayhaven Chronicles Three | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thieves' Gambit free?

Thieves' Gambit costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hosted Games free?

Hosted Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thieves' Gambit or Hosted Games?

Hosted Games is rated higher. Thieves' Gambit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Hosted Games averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Thieves' Gambit or Hosted Games have ads?

Both Thieves' Gambit and Hosted Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thieves' Gambit or Hosted Games?

Thieves' Gambit ships an update every 2 months, and Hosted Games fortnightly. Most recently, Thieves' Gambit was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hosted Games on November 4, 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.*