# The Prison Simulator vs Treasure Hunter World

The Prison Simulator and Treasure Hunter World both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Treasure Hunter World's written reviews are positive against 18% of The Prison Simulator's. The Prison Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (280 vs 18). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Prison Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Treasure Hunter World sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for The Prison Simulator against 4.1 for Treasure Hunter World. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Prison Simulator has 280 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of The Prison Simulator's written reviews are positive against 73% of Treasure Hunter World's.

The Prison Simulator ships an update every 11 days, Treasure Hunter World monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Prison Simulator | Treasure Hunter World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-prison-simulator/id1245577011/reviews) | **[4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasure-hunter-world/id1504953535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **280** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) | [Dmytro Samokhvalov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274449082) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 30000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supper Pack | $2.99 | 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


### Treasure Hunter World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasure-hunter-world/id1504953535)

Embark on a treasure hunting adventure in an open world based on true events. Explore a vast countryside, complete quests for villagers, and upgrade your equipment to discover thousands of unique findings. This simulator offers a realistic metal detecting experience with an engaging storyline.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Hundreds of findings, Real-world artifact stories, Metal detector upgrades, Humorous quests, Engaging storyline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin purse | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack (discount) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pot of coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jar of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pot of coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads discount | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Prison Simulator free?

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

### Is Treasure Hunter World free?

Treasure Hunter World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Prison Simulator or Treasure Hunter World?

Treasure Hunter World is rated higher. The Prison Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while Treasure Hunter World averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.

### Do The Prison Simulator or Treasure Hunter World have ads?

Both The Prison Simulator and Treasure Hunter World show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Prison Simulator or Treasure Hunter World?

The Prison Simulator ships an update every 11 days, and Treasure Hunter World monthly. Most recently, The Prison Simulator was updated on November 11, 2026 and Treasure Hunter World on November 3, 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.*