# Daddy Was A Thief

> Casual

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id607648590](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id607648590)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id607648590`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cezary Rajkowski
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (208 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-30
- **First published:** 2013-05-09
- **Size:** 128 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daddy-was-a-thief/id607648590)
- **Website:** [http://www.rebeltwins.com/daddy-was-a-thief/](http://www.rebeltwins.com/daddy-was-a-thief/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.rebeltwins.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.rebeltwins.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Daddy Was A Thief is a casual one-finger arcade where you smash through walls and obstacles to grab money, speed boosts, and power-ups. Each run is different, with unlockable thieves and fast-paced action you control with a simple swipe.

With retina graphics, universal iOS support (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch), and Game Center achievements and leaderboards, this quick, pick-up-and-play title has earned praise for its colorful visuals and lighthearted, accessible gameplay from Touch Arcade, Appolicious, and AppSmile.

## Rankings

- #103,325 — Overall

## Review summary

Users consistently praise the game's addictiveness, fun and challenging gameplay, and strong visuals. Many players also enjoy the cross-device experience and feel it's worth buying. However, multiple reviews mention lag and performance hiccups, repetitive level design, and monetization concerns (upfront price plus gold purchases). Some players also report progress blocks after finishing missions and are hoping for updates and new content. Overall, the game is engaging and enjoyable, with room for polish and clearer monetization, plus more level variety.

### Pros

- Addictive gameplay that keeps you coming back
- Fun, fast-paced, and challenging
- Good graphics and visuals
- Cross-device compatibility (works on iPad and iPhone)
- Generally worth buying / positive on paying for the app

### Cons

- Laggy performance on some devices
- Repetitive level design / endless jumping
- Monetization concerns: upfront price plus in-app gold purchases
- Progression issues: getting stuck on late levels or wanting more content

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id607648590)