# Jail Run vs Build Up!!

Jail Run and Build Up!! both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Jail Run's written reviews are positive against 34% of Build Up!!'s. Jail Run also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Build Up!!'s advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 26) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jail Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Build Up!! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Jail Run against 4.5 for Build Up!!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build Up!! has 16K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Jail Run's written reviews are positive against 34% of Build Up!!'s.

Jail Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Build Up!! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jail Run | Build Up!! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jail-run/id1362561489/reviews) | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 34.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Square Lion LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222755999) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Jail Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jail-run/id1362561489)

Escape a prison after years of confinement by navigating challenging levels and outsmarting obstacles. Compete for the fastest times, discover hidden routes, and aim to become the world's top speedrunner.

**Highlights:** Prison escape gameplay, Challenging levels, Speedrun challenges, Hidden paths and loopholes, Beat friends' times, Final boss battle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Items | $0.99 | one-time |


### Build Up!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346)

Construct your tower as tall as possible by strategically placing building nodes. Collect more nodes as you ascend to reach crucial checkpoints and achieve new heights.

**Highlights:** Build structures high, Gather building nodes, Reach checkpoints, Ascend to new heights

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun game
- 🚀 Runs well with no crashes
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Impossible or buggy levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Rivet counter malfunction
- Levels regenerating incorrectly
- Tower physics issues

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to create custom maps
- Removal of perfect triangle requirement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jail Run free?

Jail Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Build Up!! free?

Build Up!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jail Run or Build Up!!?

Build Up!! is rated higher. Jail Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Build Up!! averages 4.5 from 16K ratings.

### Do Jail Run or Build Up!! have ads?

Both Jail Run and Build Up!! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jail Run or Build Up!!?

Jail Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Build Up!! fortnightly. Most recently, Jail Run was updated on October 3, 2026 and Build Up!! on October 17, 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.*