# Jail Run vs Roll

The clearest difference is ads: Roll at none against Jail Run's shown. Roll also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (439 vs 26). Jail Run's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 78%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Roll holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roll has 439 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 78% of Roll's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jail Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Roll weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jail Run | Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jail-run/id1362561489/reviews) | **[4.6 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **439** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 78.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Square Lion LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222755999) | [Joseph Anthony Distler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698740947) |

## 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 |


### Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813)

Engage in a relaxing dice-rolling experience where you aim to collect points by rolling dice and strategically upgrading them. This game blends elements of strategy, clicker, and roguelike deckbuilders for a unique dice-building system with deep strategic choices. Enjoy a meditative escape with its minimalistic design and peaceful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling for points, Dice upgrading system, Strategy and critical thinking, Relaxing and meditative experience, Unique dicebuilding synergies, Highscore chasing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roll Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or microtransactions
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Unique and innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Limited free content
- 👎 Confusing or overwhelming UI
- 👎 Lack of customization options
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade shop issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Swiping/tapping issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More dice skins and customization
- Sandbox mode with unlimited rolls
- Improved dice management UI
- More detailed stats and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jail Run free?

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

### Is Roll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jail Run or Roll?

Roll is rated higher. Jail Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Roll averages 4.6 from 439 ratings.

### Do Jail Run or Roll have ads?

Jail Run shows ads; Roll does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jail Run or Roll?

Jail Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Roll weekly. Most recently, Jail Run was updated on September 8, 2026 and Roll on September 23, 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.*