# Escape #4 vs EscapeStory

The clearest difference is rating: EscapeStory at 4.0 against Escape #4's 3.4. EscapeStory also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (486 vs 5). Escape #4's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EscapeStory holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EscapeStory has 486 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Escape #4's written reviews are positive against 74% of EscapeStory's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Escape #4 ships an update fortnightly, EscapeStory every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Escape #4 | EscapeStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-4-lockdown/id1209744965/reviews) | **[4.0 (486 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escapestory-jailbreak/id1411887898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **486** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 43 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [旭 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/440521178) | [Jacob Duffy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459965904) |

## What reviewers say

### Escape #4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-4-lockdown/id1209744965)

A challenging escape game where you play as an inmate wrongly accused and planning a prison break. You must find clues and solve puzzles to escape before it's too late. Can you outsmart the system and regain your freedom?

**Highlights:** Challenging escape puzzles, Find hidden clues, Solve item-based puzzles, Immersive prison environment, Story-driven escape attempt

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### EscapeStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escapestory-jailbreak/id1411887898)

Experience a classic room escape adventure with 20 unique levels. Solve challenging puzzles, decipher riddles, and enjoy stunning graphics in this latest installment of a popular series. Test your wits to break free from each meticulously designed room.

**Highlights:** 20 unique escape rooms, High-end puzzles, Mind-blowing riddles, Amazing graphics, Classical room escape gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Awesome and interesting game
- 👍 Challenging puzzles with great graphics
- 👍 Addictive and fun to play
- 👍 Helps pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially on level 19
- 🐛 Non-responsive input buttons
- 🐛 Incompatible with older devices
- 🔋 High number of ads
- 🤔 Lack of hints/walkthrough

**Reported bugs**

- Level 19 glitch where the exit door won't open
- Non-responsive input buttons in certain levels
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More modern version of the game
- Ability to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Escape #4 free?

Escape #4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EscapeStory free?

EscapeStory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Escape #4 or EscapeStory?

EscapeStory is rated higher. Escape #4 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while EscapeStory averages 4.0 from 486 ratings.

### Do Escape #4 or EscapeStory have ads?

Escape #4 shows ads; EscapeStory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Escape #4 or EscapeStory?

Escape #4 ships an update fortnightly, and EscapeStory every 5 months. Most recently, Escape #4 was updated on October 20, 2026 and EscapeStory on October 22, 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.*