Comparison

PrisonHole vs Idle Tokyo Train Loop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PrisonHole

Lead inmates to freedom by guiding them through an escape hole while evading pursuing police. Unlock a variety of characters and vehicles to create unique escape strategies and aim for the top of the online leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Jailbreak escape gameplay
  • Unlockable characters (60 types)
  • Unlockable vehicles (10 types)
  • Online ranking system
  • Username customization
  • Police evasion mechanics
Features
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As you run away from the police chasing after you, as a leader you must take as many of your unique inmates as possible to the jailbreak hole! As you proceed, you can unlock characters (60 types in total) and vehicles (10 types in total) and enjoy various combinations. You can also change your username, and online ranking is also supported. Aim for number one! # Instructions Tap the screen to operate. Hold down the right to tilt to the right and hold down the left to tilt to the left. Proceed the game by guiding your inmates to to the escape hole. Since the police are also circulating inside the prison, if you get caught by them it's over. If one of your inmates is caught by police, they will be taken back to prison again. Operate carefully and make the policemen bump into each other. You'll get extra points!

About

Idle Tokyo Train Loop

Build a circular railway around Tokyo by extending tracks, adding trains, and improving facilities. Watch your city grow and evolve from day to night in this relaxing simulation game.

Highlights
  • Build a circular railway
  • Add and upgrade trains
  • Extend tracks and connect stations
  • Dynamic day-night cycle
  • Relaxing watch-and-play gameplay
  • Unlock new train types and routes
Features
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Tokyo Train Loop Build a circular railway that loops around Tokyo ----- Gradually add more trains to the city, extend the tracks, connect the stations, and eventually complete “one great circular loop” around Tokyo. Tokyo Train Loop is a route-building simulation game set in Tokyo, where you can sit back and watch a world of endlessly running trains while nurturing your very own circular railway. ----- Watching trains loop around is deeply satisfying On screen, trains travel quietly—and steadily—through the streets of Tokyo. What begins as a short stretch of track grows longer as you play, eventually developing into a full loop that circles the city. As trains increase, formations grow longer, and the rails finally connect into one continuous circle, feel the satisfaction of completing the loop. This game is designed to make the process of building the loop itself enjoyable. ----- Extend the rails and expand Tokyo Your actions are simple:  Add train cars  Extend the tracks  Improve facilities  Create new trains With just these, the city and its railway will naturally grow. No complicated controls or confusing systems. Easy to enjoy with a few taps—or even just by watching. Designed so anyone can play comfortably. ----- A Tokyo that shifts from day to night The city changes with time. Morning, daytime, evening, and night— the light and atmosphere gently evolve as the hours pass.  Bright daytime Tokyo  Rails glowing in the sunset  Trains and city lights shining at night Even simply watching the trains run as the scenery slowly changes can feel surprisingly calming. ----- Play at your own pace, as long as you like In Tokyo Train Loop, there’s no pressure. No rankings to chase, no demanding gameplay, no difficult controls. Perfect for:  Players who want to progress little by little  Fans of trains and city scenery  Anyone who enjoys relaxing, watch-and-play games Whatever your style, the game is built to match your pace. ----- More and more to unlock over time As you progress, Tokyo becomes livelier with:  New types of trains  Changes in train formations  Expanded routes  A busier, more vibrant city A city that starts quiet, then slowly fills with trains— watching that transformation is part of the charm. ----- “Completion” isn’t the end Even after the circular loop is complete, the journey continues. You can keep developing the route, add more buildings to create an even more beautiful cityscape, and shape Tokyo into the world you want to see. A city you can keep watching for as long as you like— that’s the Tokyo we aim to build. ----- Tokyo Train Loop is perfect for players who:  Love trains and railways  Enjoy steady, incremental growth  Want short, relaxing play sessions during busy days  Are looking for a calming game to watch and unwind If any of that sounds like you, this world is waiting. ----- Complete your own circular railway around Tokyo. Together with trains that never stop, why not grow Tokyo’s city and rail network— slowly, gently, at your own pace? Sound effects provided by https://otologic.jp

Screenshots

PrisonHole4 screens
Idle Tokyo Train Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PrisonHole at none against Idle Tokyo Train Loop's shown. PrisonHole also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Idle Tokyo Train Loop's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PrisonHole versus Idle Tokyo Train Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrisonHoleIdle Tokyo Train Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuto Kanekomonois Inc.

Customer experience

PrisonHole

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Idle Tokyo Train Loop

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PrisonHole

No in-app purchases

None

Idle Tokyo Train Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrisonHole free?
PrisonHole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Tokyo Train Loop free?
Idle Tokyo Train Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrisonHole or Idle Tokyo Train Loop have ads?
Idle Tokyo Train Loop shows ads; PrisonHole does not.

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