# Prison Video vs Bars Impression

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Prison Video at 75 against Bars Impression's 3. Bars Impression's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bars Impression holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prison Video has 75 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prison Video | Bars Impression |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-video/id1359083734/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bars-impression/id1610868894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PHONEHUB IO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1174278039) | [BARS OPUS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610868896) |

## What reviewers say

### Prison Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-video/id1359083734)

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through secure video calls. This service allows approved social contacts to participate in virtual visits, bridging the distance and fostering connections.

**Highlights:** Secure video calls, Connect with loved ones in prison, Approved social contacts, Prison staff approval required, Available at participating prisons

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great platform for connection
- 👍 Excellent for keeping in touch
- 👍 Good quality video calls
- 👍 Clear and uninterrupted calls
- 👍 Allows seeing loved ones' faces

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calls frequently don't connect
- 🐛 App is buggy and cuts out
- 🐛 Calls are often cancelled or end early
- 🐛 Poor signal quality at prisons
- 🐛 Timing issues with booked calls

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or exits immediately after opening
- Call connection issues
- No sound or video during calls
- Calls cut off unexpectedly
- App not working after updates

**Requested features**

- Allow screenshots during calls
- Allow showing the sun or sky during calls
- Allow bringing other people into the call
- Improve customer service responsiveness
- Make the app available in more regions


### Bars Impression

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bars-impression/id1610868894)

Simplify event planning by sending invitations, managing guest lists, and communicating updates. Discover and book talented creatives for your events and foster connections among attendees through dedicated event groups.

**Highlights:** Broadcast invitations, Guest list management, Creative booking, Event-specific groups, Attendee networking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prison Video free?

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

### Is Bars Impression free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Prison Video or Bars Impression?

Bars Impression is rated higher. Prison Video averages 4.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Bars Impression averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Prison Video or Bars Impression have ads?

Neither Prison Video nor Bars Impression shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prison Video or Bars Impression?

Prison Video ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bars Impression every 3 weeks. Most recently, Prison Video was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bars Impression on October 10, 2026.

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