# The Prison Simulator vs WrestlingRunner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WrestlingRunner at none against The Prison Simulator's 10. WrestlingRunner also leads on ads (none vs shown). The Prison Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Prison Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. WrestlingRunner asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Prison Simulator | WrestlingRunner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-prison-simulator/id1245577011/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **280** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 135 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) | [KGstudio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808206082) |

## 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


### WrestlingRunner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrestlingrunner/id6809199951)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Prison Simulator free?

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

### Is WrestlingRunner free?

WrestlingRunner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do The Prison Simulator or WrestlingRunner have ads?

The Prison Simulator shows ads; WrestlingRunner does not.

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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.*