Comparison

Escape #4 vs Escape Game

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

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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

Escape Game

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Seeking relief from the summer heat, you stumble upon a mysterious retreat that looks just like a town from the Edo period. Explore the traditional Japanese town, uncover hidden clues, solve its puzzles, and find your way out. “Escape Game: Ryo” is a Japanese-style escape game set in a mysterious Edo town. Tap around to investigate, collect items and clues, and solve a variety of puzzles and mechanisms as you explore. ◆ STORY It is the middle of a record-breaking summer heat wave. On TV, the news reports the disappearance of a young girl, followed by a weather forecast warning of temperatures reaching 40°C. “It’s so hot… I wish I could go somewhere cool.” Just then, a mysterious flyer drifts down in front of you. It advertises a place called— “Ryo,” a retreat from the summer heat. Drawn by the promise of a cool escape, you decide to visit the theme park hidden deep in the mountains. You drive along a mountain road and pass through an unfamiliar tunnel. On the other side, you find yourself in a town that seems to have come straight out of the Edo period. Wind chimes, folding fans, goldfish, morning glories, barley tea, traditional sweets… The town is filled with the refreshing sights and sounds of a Japanese summer. But something about this place feels strange… Explore the town, solve the mysteries hidden throughout it, and uncover the secret behind this mysterious retreat. ◆ GAME FEATURES ・A traditional Japanese escape game set in an Edo-style town ・A refreshing summer theme inspired by Japanese culture ・Wind chimes, folding fans, goldfish, morning glories, and many other traditional motifs ・Classic escape-room puzzles involving items and hidden mechanisms ・A variety of puzzles that test your observation and intuition ・Simple tap controls that are easy for beginners to enjoy ・Hints are available if you get stuck ・Play all the way to the end for free ◆ HOW TO PLAY The controls are simple. Tap anywhere that catches your attention to investigate. Select the items you find and try using them in different places. Throughout the town, you will encounter puzzles involving numbers, colors, shapes, directions, patterns, sequences, and more. Things that may seem unrelated at first could turn out to be important clues. Observe your surroundings carefully, combine the clues you discover, and find the solution to each puzzle. If you get stuck, use the hint feature to help you continue your journey. ◆ EXPLORE A MYSTERIOUS EDO TOWN Explore a variety of locations throughout the town, including a tea shop, teahouse, kimono shop, and folding fan shop. Solve puzzles hidden in boxes and cabinets, gather clues from the people you meet, and connect information found in different locations. “What could this mean?” Careful observation is the key to finding your way out. ◆ PUZZLES INSPIRED BY A JAPANESE SUMMER Wind chimes, fans, morning glories, goldfish, watermelon, barley tea, traditional sweets, and more… Many familiar symbols of a Japanese summer appear throughout your adventure. This is more than just a series of puzzles. Explore the Edo-style streets and experience the atmosphere of searching for a little “coolness” on a hot summer day. Why not spend a summer day with a slightly mysterious, refreshing Japanese escape game? ◆ WHAT LIES DEEPER WITHIN THE TOWN? At first, “Ryo” seems like a fun and refreshing retreat. But the farther you go, the more you begin to notice that something is not quite right. Why is there an Edo town in a place like this? What happened to the missing girl? And what is the truth behind the strange “coolness” of this place? Solve every puzzle, and the truth behind this mysterious town may finally reveal itself. Can you make it safely back from “Ryo”? Explore a mysterious Edo town in “Escape Game: Ryo.” How far will you follow the coolness?

Screenshots

Escape #44 screens
Escape Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Escape Game at 4.9 against Escape #4's 3.4. Escape Game also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Escape Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Escape Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 15 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Escape #4 ships an update fortnightly, Escape Game every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Escape #4 versus Escape Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscape #4Escape Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings515 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB273 MB
Age rating12+9+
Developer旭 梁Takuya Ohmura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Escape #4

One-time1
  • Upgrade to PRO$1.99
None

Escape Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escape #4 free?
Escape #4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Escape Game free?
Escape Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Escape #4 or Escape Game?
Escape Game is rated higher. Escape #4 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Escape Game averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Escape #4 or Escape Game have ads?
Both Escape #4 and Escape Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, Escape #4 or Escape Game?
Escape #4 ships an update fortnightly, and Escape Game every 2 days. Most recently, Escape #4 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Escape Game on October 24, 2026.

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