# Jail Run vs Pixel Tribe

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Tribe at 4.9 against Jail Run's 4.4. Pixel Tribe also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 26) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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 Pixel Tribe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Tribe holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Tribe has 4K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Jail Run's written reviews are positive against 89% of Pixel Tribe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jail Run ships an update every 2 months, Pixel Tribe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jail Run | Pixel Tribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jail-run/id1362561489/reviews) | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-tribe/id6443482034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 89.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 308 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Square Lion LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222755999) | [Kvannli AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646390170) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### Pixel Tribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-tribe/id6443482034)

Build and manage a Viking tribe in a retro pixel art strategy RPG. Craft weapons, upgrade your kingdom, and lead your Vikings in turn-based raids and PVP battles. Farm resources, raise animals, and customize your village to become the ultimate Viking chief.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade Viking kingdom, Craft weapons and armor, Turn-based combat raids, Farm resources and raise animals, Multiplayer clans and PVP battles, Customize Viking skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocketfull of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Golden Gem Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or pay-to-win
- 👍 Cozy and nostalgic aesthetic
- 👍 Satisfying progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🔍 Lack of content and features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Imbalanced leveling and resource acquisition

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or bugs
- Soft-locking issues due to progression imbalance

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename or customize Vikings
- Expanded clan/multiplayer features
- More diverse building and decoration options
- Reduced crafting/production times
- Offline/background progression mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jail Run free?

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

### Is Pixel Tribe free?

Pixel Tribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jail Run or Pixel Tribe?

Pixel Tribe is rated higher. Jail Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Pixel Tribe averages 4.9 from 4K ratings.

### Do Jail Run or Pixel Tribe have ads?

Both Jail Run and Pixel Tribe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jail Run or Pixel Tribe?

Jail Run ships an update every 2 months, and Pixel Tribe every 4 weeks. Most recently, Jail Run was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pixel Tribe 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.*