# Hard Time III — Get behind these bars...

> Toughest prison sim with survival, combat, crafting, and dual roles. (iPhone/iPad app by MDickie Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-time-iii/id6502045884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MDickie Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/498978165)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 1,128 App Store ratings · 425 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +17
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 423 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-time-iii/id6502045884/reviews.md

## What is Hard Time III?

The toughest prison sim in the yard is back to serve its 3rd consecutive sentence - combining classic moments from the OG with the best aspects of 2D, while putting out a few hits of its own! See how long you can survive in a sprawling facility, where hundreds of fellow prisoners are trying to get through each day in real-time. Develop relationships with an advanced dialogue system that allows you to start conversations before the drama comes to you. Should you choose violence, a combat system perfected by wrestling lets you express yourself with your fists! Hundreds of fully interactive props can be equipped in either hand to dual wield as tools or weapons - including mind-blowing gunplay that allows you to shoot at ANY moment. Reinforced by a creative crafting system, you've only ever run out of ammo when you've run out of ideas.

Just when you think you've seen it all, a whole other police role challenges you to tackle crime from the other side of the fence - keeping existing prisoners in order while patrolling the streets for new ones! An extended outside world makes life worth living, with a wider range of vehicles and animals to explore it. All now presented with higher resolution visuals, a smoother frame rate, and a wider variety of camera angles to enjoy cinematic moments.

Upon upgrading to the fully "unlocked" experience, an inbuilt editor empowers you to save your changes to each character to make the world your own. You can then blow off steam in a special "Fight Scene" mode - where you select WHO fights WHERE and with WHAT! The action can also be enjoyed at a smoother 60fps frame rate on compatible devices, with no ads for paying customers.

The "Terms of Use" for subscriptions can be found here:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Real-time prison survival
- Advanced dialogue system
- Wrestling-inspired combat
- Dual-wielding interactive props
- Creative crafting system
- Police role-playing
- Inbuilt character editor

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlocked | $3.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Hard Time III?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Brings back childhood memories
- 🚀 Constantly updated
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 🚀 Great mobile game
- 👍 Legendary developer

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Camera issues
- 🐛 Glitches
- 🐛 Aggressive NPCs
- 🐛 Frequent arrests
- 🐛 Slow camera movement

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Teleporting through walls
- Limbs spawning back on
- NPCs attacking for no reason
- Freezing when talking to NPCs
- Camera getting stuck in walls

**Most requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve camera controls
- Add more customization options
- Implement a sandbox mode
- Add more gang/faction features
- Improve the save system
- Add more building types in the prison
- Implement a family life system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 425)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-time-iii/id6502045884/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Control support

*2026-08-25, version 1.1.6*

From backbone

### 1/5 — ADS ADS

*2026-08-05, version 1.1.6*

Nothing but ads

### 5/5 — W game

*2026-08-02, version 1.1.6*

I wish I had mods on iOS ngl😭🙏

### 1/5 — This game is terrible

*2026-07-31, version 1.1.6*

You get punished for literally everything you do. Wrapping up a conversation, you lose reputation. Can’t find a toilet in 10 seconds, you lose reputation. Random people will fight you for no reason and when you defend yourself, you get arrested. The fighting is terrible in this game, your stats don’t matter because the AI will always just cheese their way out of things. The ads aren’t even the worst part of this game, Don’t waste your time.

### 1/5 — Almost perfect but…

*2026-07-29, version 1.1.6*

I just want to state that I hope MDickie reads this and takes it as constructive criticism and NOT personally because he has a history of being overly sensitive especially when you consider the types of games he makes (which is ironic) but that’s neither here nor there. 

This game came so close to being the perfect prison sim/MDickie game but it falls short for multiple reasons that are quite hard to ignore. My number 1 issue is that I purchased the subscription thinking I unlocked perks like editor mode but whenever I max out my character’s stats it had ZERO affect on gameplay, and unlike Wrestling Empire the combat is even worse because my character’s has a 1 in 50 chance of countering an attack. Regardless of my maxed out stats. Whereas in wrestling empire you can get consistent counters. 

Second major complaint is the excessive dialog. This game is borderline unplayable even with dialog settings turn to minimum. So many annoying pop ups it’s ridiculous. 

Third major complaint is arrest frequency, I get arrested ever 2 minutes over anything including defending myself?? But the other inmates are simply free to do.what they please. 

I also think an inmate “combat difficulty” setting needs to be implemented asa. Some characters are just ridiculous to fight and I have no clue why. I had 1 inmate counter every single attack or grab I attempted. Extremely annoying. 

Overall MDickie is a legend but I find it increasingly difficult to find any enjoyment playing this game in the current state that it’s in.

### 1/5 — нет ру языка

*2026-07-26*

как будет русский язык будет 5, а так нет

### 5/5 — Gas

*2026-07-26, version 1.1.6*

I float whenever I play this game

### 5/5 — Better updates Please Mr Dickie

*2026-07-22, version 1.1.6*

I’ve been playing your Games for years and  has incredible potential just more frequent updates could take it to that next level 

please add more an option for Intense Gore 
Especially for the new jail Hard Time game 

Along with the new superhero games more gore and add the ABILITY TO BE AN Animal and use teeth

### 2/5 — Ad glitch

*2026-07-17, version 1.1.6*

Everytime the dream league soccer ad comes on if i try to skip or let it play it always freezes and ruins the progress of what ive played, also too many ads, not fun.

### 5/5 — This Game Needs A Award

*2026-07-14, version 1.1.6*

This Game Is Better Than Any Game I Downloaded

## Frequently asked questions about Hard Time III

### What is Hard Time III?

Hard Time III is a simulation game where players experience life in a tough prison. It combines survival elements, a deep combat system, and a crafting system, allowing players to interact with hundreds of fellow prisoners in real-time.

### What are the key features of Hard Time III?

Key features include surviving in a sprawling facility, developing relationships with an advanced dialogue system, engaging in a wrestling-inspired combat system, dual-wielding hundreds of interactive props as tools or weapons, and a creative crafting system. It also offers a police role-playing option and an editor for customization.

### How is Hard Time III monetized?

The game is free to download and play, but offers in-app purchases for an "unlocked" experience. It also displays ads for free users, which are removed for paying customers. Subscription terms of use are available via a provided link.

### What platforms is Hard Time III available on?

Based on the provided description mentioning "Apple" and "iTunes", the game is likely available on iOS devices. It also mentions a 60fps frame rate on compatible devices, suggesting a focus on mobile platforms.

### Can I customize my experience in Hard Time III?

Yes, the game features an inbuilt editor that empowers you to save your changes to each character, allowing you to personalize the world. You can also use a "Fight Scene" mode to select participants, locations, and weapons for custom combat scenarios.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2026-01-26

- Lots of new weapons.
- Capes & collars as new types of headwear.
- New female face texture at #35.
- Slight changes to the default characters.
- Jumps can gain a little more height if you hold the button.
- Cars may automatically beep at people who are in the way.
- Various bug fixes & balancing.

### 1.1.5 — 2025-11-14

- New hairstyles at #17-20 and new textures on most body parts.
- Most lockers can now be used like wardrobes to trigger in-game costume changes.
- You can sleep in any chair if you sit still long enough.
- Gang members accompany you more often wherever possible (i.e. not during lockdown!).
- Partners are not referred to as "family" members, and gangs are described as "your gang" until you choose a proper name.
- Improved logic favours the most useful prop (i.e. eating) in each hand and animates it properly.
- New "Random" camera regularly gives a unique view.
- Touching virtual buttons after swiping the middle of the screen no longer confuses the camera.
- Animals are now optional.

### 1.1.4 — 2025-07-11

- Nervous breakdowns once again cause you to "lose control" of your character.
- The map transitions between scenes are optional for paying customers (but remain strongly recommended if your device cannot load scenes instantly!).
- Characters are added/removed to Fight Scenes as quickly as you can tap the button, whereas holding it now takes you to a screen where you can hand-pick all characters by name.
- New female flesh at #16-18 and new male flesh at #22-23.
- New head shave at #18.
- Cyborgs feel the cold 50% less than a human.
- Various bug fixes & balancing.

### 1.1.3 — 2025-05-23

- New falling animations include slumping forwards or backwards against a wall.
- Swinging weapons can become entangled!
- Alternate left-handed slap and lower slaps with either hand.
- Lots of new gestures include some that can actually adjust your costume in real-time.
- New headwear at #46.
- New female singlets at flesh #14-15.
- More intuitive target selection is more interested in those nearby (in the direction you hold).
- Improved AI in combat.
- Needing the toilet distracts you from attacking/grappling.
- "Extended" FX option takes longer to remove splatters.
- Various bug fixes & balancing.

### 1.1.2 — 2025-03-31

- New "Partner" relationship status follows you from scene to scene wherever possible.
- Cold outdoor weather damages your health more rapidly, as indicated by a discoloured health meter and a shivering animation.
- The command for deliberately starting fires has switched to PICK-UP + ATTACK, and now includes larger furniture.
- Chains can be used to tug the other person closer to you if they are too far away to grapple!
- Lying grapples are more likely to continue to the head or legs when holding a direction, and only ever trigger an instant hold WITHOUT a direction.
- Surviving death in hospital halves your bank balance.
- Lots of new gestures.
- Various bug fixes & balancing.

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