# Funfair Ride Simulator 4 vs Prison Real Simulator

Funfair Ride Simulator 4 and Prison Real Simulator both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Funfair Ride Simulator 4's written reviews are positive against 13% of Prison Real Simulator's. Funfair Ride Simulator 4 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Prison Real Simulator's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Prison Real Simulator is free to download; Funfair Ride Simulator 4 costs $2.99 up front. Funfair Ride Simulator 4 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Prison Real Simulator 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 — 4.2 for Funfair Ride Simulator 4 against 4.3 for Prison Real Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prison Real Simulator has 571 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Funfair Ride Simulator 4's written reviews are positive against 13% of Prison Real Simulator's.

Funfair Ride Simulator 4 ships an update every 2 months, Prison Real Simulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Funfair Ride Simulator 4 | Prison Real Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funfair-ride-simulator-4/id1361959186/reviews) | **[4.3 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-real-simulator/id6739498483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **571** |
| Positive reviews | **65.3% of reviews** | 13.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 917 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixelsplit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352739422) | [MILKYWAY OYUN YAZILIM BILISIM SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778190312) |

## What reviewers say

### Funfair Ride Simulator 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funfair-ride-simulator-4/id1361959186)

Design, control, and experience over 20 unique amusement park rides with realistic physics and detailed graphics. Customize ride colors, operate them with adjustable speed and lighting, and enjoy a simulated fairground atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Design and customize rides, Control ride speed and effects, Experience rides from gondola view, Operate from the booth, Realistic physics simulation, Detailed fairground atmosphere

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starship | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flying Swing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rotorcraft | $1.99 | one-time |
| Falcon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flipping Disc | $1.99 | one-time |
| Astronaut | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upside Down | $1.99 | one-time |
| Roundtrip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Continuum | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power Spin | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🎢 Fun to control rides
- 👍 Realistic ride simulation
- 🎨 Customizable rides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive rides
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Unrealistic guest behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Rides not launching properly
- Ride controls not functioning as expected
- App crashing on launch or when selecting rides
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free rides
- Incorporate music and sound effects
- Implement a build/teardown feature
- Add new ride types (rollercoasters, drop towers, etc.)
- Improve camera controls and perspectives


### Prison Real Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-real-simulator/id6739498483)

Build and manage your own prison empire. Oversee inmates, upgrade facilities, and manage staff to ensure security and profitability. This simulation game offers idle mechanics for continuous progress.

**Highlights:** Manage inmate needs and security, Upgrade prison facilities, Direct staff and departments, Increase prison profitability, Idle gameplay mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash 450 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash 2500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cash 5750 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hot Deal 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hot Deal 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cash 10000 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hot Deal 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Potential to be a great game
- 👍 Interesting game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Disappearing/reappearing items
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🐛 Unreliable item delivery

**Reported bugs**

- Shelves glitching out
- Prisoners not grabbing uniforms
- Money glitching issues
- Items multiplying unexpectedly
- Computer not working properly

**Requested features**

- More rooms and spaces for inmates
- Faster money-making methods
- More items to sell
- Ability to hire staff for the mess hall
- Add a shower room for inmates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Funfair Ride Simulator 4 free?

Funfair Ride Simulator 4 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Prison Real Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Funfair Ride Simulator 4 or Prison Real Simulator?

Prison Real Simulator is rated higher. Funfair Ride Simulator 4 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Prison Real Simulator averages 4.3 from 571 ratings.

### Do Funfair Ride Simulator 4 or Prison Real Simulator have ads?

Prison Real Simulator shows ads; Funfair Ride Simulator 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Funfair Ride Simulator 4 or Prison Real Simulator?

Funfair Ride Simulator 4 ships an update every 2 months, and Prison Real Simulator every 9 days. Most recently, Funfair Ride Simulator 4 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Prison Real Simulator on October 30, 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.*