Comparison

Escape #4 vs Minebound

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
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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

Minebound

Features
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No ads. No tracking. No distractions. Minebound reimagines the classic Minesweeper with a clean, modern experience built for focus and clarity. Whether you want a quick logical reset or a deeper strategic challenge, Minebound delivers smooth gameplay, thoughtful design, and satisfying decision making in every session. Designed from the ground up for mobile, every interaction feels natural and responsive. The interface stays quiet so your attention remains on what matters most: reading the field, trusting logic, and making the right move.

Screenshots

Escape #44 screens
Minebound3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minebound at none against Escape #4's shown. Escape #4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Escape #4 ships an update fortnightly, Minebound every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Escape #4 versus Minebound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscape #4Minebound
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer旭 梁Junyi Lin

In-app purchases

None

Escape #4

No in-app purchases

None

Minebound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escape #4 free?
Escape #4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minebound free?
Minebound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Escape #4 or Minebound have ads?
Escape #4 shows ads; Minebound does not.
Which is updated more often, Escape #4 or Minebound?
Escape #4 ships an update fortnightly, and Minebound every 2 months. Most recently, Escape #4 was updated on October 3, 2026 and Minebound on September 26, 2026.

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