# Police Department Tycoon 3D — Prison simulator idle game

> Idle tycoon game simulating police department and prison management. (iPhone/iPad app by Liudmyla Petryshyn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-department-tycoon-3d/id1638938302 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268)
- Category: Games, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 1,270 App Store ratings · 233 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 195 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish, Ukrainian
- Released: 2022-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-department-tycoon-3d/id1638938302/reviews.md

## What is Police Department Tycoon 3D?

Step into the thrilling world of the police department, where you'll embark on a captivating tycoon adventure. As the police chief, you aim to build and manage the greatest prison empire.

With each criminal you apprehend, your prison expands, unlocking new cells and upgrades. Invest wisely in these upgrades to increase your capacity and enhance your officers' abilities.

## Key features

- Build and manage prison empire
- Apprehend criminals
- Expand prison facilities
- Unlock new cells
- Upgrade officer abilities
- Idle tycoon gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Soft offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| MoneyOffer | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Police Department Tycoon 3D?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Quick money generation
- 🐶 Enjoyable dog training feature

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🛑 Inability to progress past certain levels
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tasks not registering correctly
- Progression blocked due to level-up requirements
- Saved progress being lost upon app restart

**Most requested features**

- More levels and locations to explore
- Ability to customize police station and officers
- Improved save/load functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 233)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-department-tycoon-3d/id1638938302/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Problems

*2026-07-11, version 1.2.0*

The problem is, there is no go back button when you enter the next level when you are a prison guard

### 1/5 — !!

*2026-05-27*

Я сегодня сказала эту игру прошла много уровней и много всего обустроила и сегодня опять захожу в эту игру а у меня всё слетело я очень 
расстроилась

### 3/5 — I agree

*2026-03-18, version 1.1.9*

When ever I go of the ap and do something else i come back on it and it restarted ever thing I did it’s fun though I think it’s cool but please get that fixed

### 2/5 — Way to many adds

*2026-02-28, version 1.1.9*

I hate this game there is to many adds to were it gets soooo annoying like I am just playing and it gives me a countdown from 5 and the add shows up I am deleting this game 2 starts

### 5/5 — Класс

*2026-01-19*

Классная игра

**Developer response:** Спасибо за ваш отзыв! Нам очень приятно, что вам понравилась игра.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-01-10, version 1.1.9*

Too Manny ads

### 1/5 — Swat

*2025-12-11, version 1.1.8*

I have everything maxed out. Pls add a mission part and add that you can use the police force

### 2/5 — Over 2 years

*2025-12-09, version 1.1.8*

And still no sound?
So obviously there is no progression when everything is upgraded so why pay to play it ? No sound is not enjoyable

### 5/5 — Play it

*2025-10-07, version 1.1.7*

Listen I’m female and did not want have this job now I’m 2thinking.

### 5/5 — The game is amazing…

*2025-07-21, version 1.1.6*

Thanks

## Frequently asked questions about Police Department Tycoon 3D

### What is Police Department Tycoon 3D?

Police Department Tycoon 3D is an idle tycoon game where you step into the role of a police chief. Your goal is to build and manage the greatest prison empire by apprehending criminals and expanding your facilities.

### How do I expand my prison?

Your prison expands as you apprehend criminals. Each criminal you bring in allows your prison to grow, unlocking new cells and opportunities for upgrades.

### What kind of upgrades are available?

You can invest in upgrades to increase your prison's capacity and enhance your officers' abilities. Wise investment in these upgrades is key to managing your growing empire effectively.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It also includes in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or progress more quickly.

### What is the main objective of the game?

The main objective is to build and manage the most successful prison empire. This involves strategically apprehending criminals, expanding your prison, and upgrading your resources and staff.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-04

* Updated prison management mechanics
* Optimized resource management
* Enhanced visual effects

### 1.1.9 — 2025-12-19

* Refined game flow for smoother sessions.
* Minor improvements to resource management.
* Better performance on older devices.

### 1.1.8 — 2025-12-08

* Refined game flow for smoother sessions.
* Minor improvements to resource management.
* Better performance on older devices.

### 1.1.7 — 2025-08-06

- improved game performance
- minor bugs fixes

### 1.1.6 — 2025-04-09

- improved game performance
- minor bugs fixes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*