# Escape #4 vs PAIR ROOM

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.

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

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.

Escape #4 ships an update fortnightly, PAIR ROOM every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Escape #4 | PAIR ROOM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-4-lockdown/id1209744965/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-room-escape-game/id1620824555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **95.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 53 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [旭 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/440521178) | [Mani Morishita](https://appshunter.io/developer/578543741) |

## 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to PRO | $1.99 | one-time |


### PAIR ROOM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-room-escape-game/id1620824555)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🎨 Adorable art style and characters
- 💡 Interesting and challenging puzzles
- 🔍 Logical and solvable puzzles
- 🤝 Collaboration between two characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Some puzzles too difficult without hints
- 🙄 Frustrating ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit ad screen
- Disappearing character sprites
- Softlock issue with key mold

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Difficulty options
- Option to remove ads


## Frequently asked 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 7, 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.*