# The Prison Simulator vs Prison Escape 3D Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Prison Escape 3D Simulator at 71% against The Prison Simulator's 18%. Prison Escape 3D Simulator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). The Prison Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 14 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Prison Simulator sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Prison Escape 3D Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prison Escape 3D Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 280 and 626 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of The Prison Simulator's written reviews are positive against 71% of Prison Escape 3D Simulator's.

The Prison Simulator ships an update every 11 days, Prison Escape 3D Simulator every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Prison Simulator | Prison Escape 3D Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-prison-simulator/id1245577011/reviews) | **[4.5 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-escape-3d-simulator/id1477804225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 280 | **626** |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) | [Asif Baig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436846698) |

## What reviewers say

### The Prison Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-prison-simulator/id1245577011)

Experience life as a prison warden, managing every aspect of your correctional facility. Balance inmate needs, staff, and external pressures to maintain order and prevent riots. Grow your prison from humble beginnings into a thriving, efficient institution.

**Highlights:** Build and expand prison infrastructure, Manage prison economy and resources, Maintain order and prevent riots, Balance inmate, staff, and external pressures, Hire staff and set rules, Make strategic decisions with consequences

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium building | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium room | $0.99 | one-time |
| Second chance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 22000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supper Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay concept with prison management theme
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 🌍 Multi-language support available
- 💰 Free-to-play model with optional purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Frequent and game-breaking bugs throughout
- ⏱️ Stressful timed missions with no restart option
- ❌ Broken in-app purchase system that charges without delivering
- 🆘 Non-functional customer support and contact options

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases charge money but don't deliver items/currency
- Restore purchases button doesn't function
- Mission 34: Sewing workshop income cap at 60 instead of required 65
- Mission 16: Prisoner won't disappear or die as required
- Mission 20: Canteen feeding progress not registering (0/10)

**Requested features**

- Mission restart button without waiting for timer expiration
- Ability to change language in-game settings
- Auto-fill features for repetitive tasks (feeding, work assignments)
- Freedom to manage prison without strict mission constraints
- Better tutorial and on-screen guidance for new players


### Prison Escape 3D Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-escape-3d-simulator/id1477804225)

Embark on a thrilling prison escape as Dimitri, wrongly accused and facing execution.  Navigate obstacles, forge alliances with prison staff, and execute a daring jailbreak with the help of your criminal brother's connections.

**Highlights:** Story-driven escape plan, Overcome prison obstacles, Forge connections with staff, Stealthy jailbreak execution, Brother's criminal influence

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 First-person mode is cool
- 👍 No time limit
- 👍 Underrated and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessive ads
- 😩 Short game length
- 😩 Horrible voice acting
- 😩 Last level is impossible/too hard
- 😩 Boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Last level is too hard due to overwhelming number of cops

**Requested features**

- Add a mode where the player is the police and prevents escapes
- Make the game longer
- Add more story content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Prison Simulator free?

The Prison Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Prison Escape 3D Simulator free?

Prison Escape 3D Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Prison Simulator or Prison Escape 3D Simulator?

Prison Escape 3D Simulator is rated higher. The Prison Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while Prison Escape 3D Simulator averages 4.5 from 626 ratings.

### Do The Prison Simulator or Prison Escape 3D Simulator have ads?

Both The Prison Simulator and Prison Escape 3D Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Prison Simulator or Prison Escape 3D Simulator?

The Prison Simulator ships an update every 11 days, and Prison Escape 3D Simulator every 14 months. Most recently, The Prison Simulator was updated on October 29, 2026 and Prison Escape 3D Simulator on October 29, 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.*