Comparison

Escape #4 vs PAIR ROOM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Escape #4

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
Read full description

Escape #4: Lockdown — Can You Break Out? Episode #4 MISSION: Break out of a maximum-security lockdown, room after room. You blasted your way out of the morgue — only to be recaptured. This time they threw you into a maximum-security lockdown, the deepest hole in the system. Cold corridors, locked blocks, cameras everywhere — and you, on the wrong side of the doors. Work through the facility one room at a time: search, collect, combine, and crack every code that stands between you and the next door. FEATURES: • Escape room after room through a maximum-security facility • Tap objects to interact — every detail could be a clue • Collect items and combine them to solve puzzles • Crack codes and outsmart the security systems • Stuck? Built-in hints always point to your exact next step • Atmospheric graphics and immersive sound effects • No time limit — think carefully and take your time TIPS: The facility hides its secrets behind panels, inside lockers, and under the furniture. Search everywhere, try your items on everything, and check your notebook for the mission. Good luck! This is Episode #4 of the Escape series. More episodes: • Escape #1 – The Cell: find the code and unlock the door • Escape #2 – Prison Break: cut the power and open the electric door • Escape #3 – The Morgue: blast your way out of the morgue • Escape #5 – The Nest: escape the asylum (the final episode)

About

PAIR ROOM

A cooperative escape game where two characters switch between rooms to solve puzzles and escape. Players must exchange items and work together, with optional character customization and hints available. Enjoy a relaxing experience with cute characters.

Highlights
  • Cooperative escape gameplay
  • Room switching mechanics
  • Item exchange between characters
  • Character dress-up options
  • Hint system for assistance
  • Auto-save functionality
Features
Read full description

This is a collaborative production escape game by KOTORINOSU and Desert Man. This is an escape game in which two characters try to escape by switching between two rooms and exploring them together. Sometimes, you must exchange items or two characters must work together to proceed. Please take your time and enjoy yourself while being soothed by the cute characters. Features : * Cooperative escape game in which switching the rooms to escape from the room. * You can even dress up your character a bit. * If you get stuck, look at the hint conversation. * With auto save.

Screenshots

Escape #44 screens
PAIR ROOM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PAIR ROOM at 4.9 against Escape #4's 3.4. PAIR ROOM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Escape #4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PAIR ROOM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PAIR ROOM holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PAIR ROOM has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Escape #4's written reviews are positive against 95% of PAIR ROOM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Escape #4 ships an update fortnightly, PAIR ROOM every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Escape #4 versus PAIR ROOM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscape #4PAIR ROOM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews95.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51.3K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB190 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer旭 梁Mani Morishita

Customer experience

Escape #4

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

PAIR ROOM

All ratings1,312 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.9%

Bugs and requests

Escape #4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PAIR ROOM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to exit ad screen
  • Disappearing character sprites
  • Softlock issue with key mold

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Difficulty options
  • Option to remove ads

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Escape #4

One-time1
  • Upgrade to PRO$1.99
None

PAIR ROOM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escape #4 free?
Escape #4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PAIR ROOM free?
PAIR ROOM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Escape #4 or PAIR ROOM?
PAIR ROOM is rated higher. Escape #4 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PAIR ROOM averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Escape #4 or PAIR ROOM have ads?
Both Escape #4 and PAIR ROOM show ads.
Which is updated more often, Escape #4 or PAIR ROOM?
Escape #4 ships an update fortnightly, and PAIR ROOM every 3 days. Most recently, Escape #4 was updated on November 2, 2026 and PAIR ROOM on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons