# Jail Run vs Necro

The clearest difference is ads: Necro at none against Jail Run's shown. Necro also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (660 vs 26). Jail Run's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 60%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jail Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Necro 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 — 4.4 for Jail Run against 4.5 for Necro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Necro has 660 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 60% of Necro's.

Jail Run ships an update every 2 months, Necro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jail Run | Necro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jail-run/id1362561489/reviews) | **[4.5 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/necro-roguelike-rpg/id6504748079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **660** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 59.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Square Lion LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222755999) | [manababa Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057867189) |

## 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 |


### Necro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/necro-roguelike-rpg/id6504748079)

Embark on a roguelike RPG adventure as a necromancer. Defeat monsters, resurrect them to build an army, and conquer stages with strategic battles. Enhance your necromancer's skills and abilities to overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** Monster resurrection for army building, Strategic time-based battles, Skill enhancement system, Permanent ability upgrades, Summoning and equipment enhancement

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| start package | $0.79 | one-time |
| challenge A | $0.79 | one-time |
| Stage Package 1 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Stage Package 2 | $1.59 | one-time |
| challenge B | $2.39 | one-time |
| Daily Gem | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove (skip) all ads. | $9.59 | one-time |
| Super Pass | $9.59 | one-time |
| vip | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging concept
- 🎨 Great art style
- 💎 Enjoyable for fans of the genre

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Repetitive and lacking content
- 💰 Excessive monetization and ads
- 🤖 Unreliable AI and minion behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Saving and progress problems
- Equipment and upgrade bugs

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Character/minion customization
- Leaderboards and multiplayer
- Better balance and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jail Run free?

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

### Is Necro free?

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

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

Necro is rated higher. Jail Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Necro averages 4.5 from 660 ratings.

### Do Jail Run or Necro have ads?

Jail Run shows ads; Necro does not.

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

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