# Robbery Bob 2 vs Castle Pals

The clearest difference is rating: Robbery Bob 2 at 4.6 against Castle Pals's 4.0. Robbery Bob 2 also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 112) and review sentiment (75% vs 66%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Robbery Bob 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Castle Pals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Robbery Bob 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Robbery Bob 2 has 15K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Robbery Bob 2's written reviews are positive against 66% of Castle Pals's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Robbery Bob 2 | Castle Pals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robbery-bob-2-comic-thief/id974514406/reviews)** | [4.0 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-pals/id1367202607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 112 |
| Positive reviews | **74.7% of reviews** | 66.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 497 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Deca Games EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472223668) | [Brad Erkkila](https://appshunter.io/developer/933627895) |

## What reviewers say

### Robbery Bob 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robbery-bob-2-comic-thief/id974514406)

Embark on a stealthy adventure as a charming burglar navigating through various challenging levels. Use clever tactics and unique gadgets to outsmart guards, avoid traps, and collect valuable loot. Explore new environments and complete exciting missions.

**Highlights:** Stealth gameplay, Puzzle solving, Loot collection, Gadget usage, Multiple chapters and levels, Character customization

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smoke Bomb Escape | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Shamville | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Seagull bay | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing graphics
- 🤩 Nostalgic childhood game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Unpredictable AI
- 🕰️ Long load times

**Reported bugs**

- Progress getting reset
- Inability to equip unlocked costumes
- Levels not counting as completed
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Robbery Bob 3
- More levels and content updates
- Ability to reset progress
- Customizable controls
- Better save/load system


### Castle Pals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-pals/id1367202607)

Embark on an adventure through a haunted castle, guiding two friends through challenging levels. Utilize unique abilities to defeat enemies, explore hidden areas, and overcome formidable bosses in a charming retro world.

**Highlights:** 40 action-packed levels, Character-specific attacks, Propeller hat exploration, Unlockable extra levels, Boss battles, Retro art and music

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Adverts | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and animation
- 💡 Unique character abilities and mechanics
- 🎮 Good for killing time
- ✨ Well-polished and designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 High difficulty on some levels
- 😠 Frustrating trial-and-error gameplay
- 😵 Poor camera zoom
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or inconsistent controls
- ⚠️ Deceptive hitboxes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Controls sometimes don't work
- Ads glitch or appear in portrait mode
- Camera zooms in too close
- Hitboxes are inconsistent

**Requested features**

- More levels or acts
- Hints or tutorials for difficult levels
- Character customization/costumes
- Add a crouch button
- Make level 12 easier


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Robbery Bob 2 free?

Robbery Bob 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Castle Pals free?

Castle Pals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Robbery Bob 2 or Castle Pals?

Robbery Bob 2 is rated higher. Robbery Bob 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Castle Pals averages 4.0 from 112 ratings.

### Do Robbery Bob 2 or Castle Pals have ads?

Both Robbery Bob 2 and Castle Pals show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Robbery Bob 2 or Castle Pals?

Robbery Bob 2 ships an update every 3 months, and Castle Pals every 3 months. Most recently, Robbery Bob 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Castle Pals on October 6, 2026.

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