# The Escapee vs I.F.O

The clearest difference is update cadence: I.F.O at every 2 months against The Escapee's every 59 months. I.F.O also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 72%) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

The Escapee costs $2.99 and I.F.O $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Escapee against 5.0 for I.F.O. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I.F.O has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of The Escapee's written reviews are positive against 97% of I.F.O's.

The Escapee ships an update every 59 months, I.F.O every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Escapee | I.F.O |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-escapee/id339968310/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifo/id1186578744/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 59 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 197 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Invictus](https://appshunter.io/developer/321262193) | [gon lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/929736378) |

## What reviewers say

### The Escapee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-escapee/id339968310)

Embark on an action-adventure across an alien planet to find your way home. Solve mysteries, battle strange creatures, and overcome challenging puzzles in this remastered classic. Experience a visually stunning world with a captivating soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn graphics, Cinematic intro/outro sequences, In-game hint system, 7 levels on an alien planet, High-quality soundtrack, Puzzles and adventure elements, Challenging enemies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### I.F.O

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifo/id1186578744)

Pilot a classic aircraft to shoot down UFOs and rescue kidnapped animals. Power up your plane with mysterious alien energy and utilize unique weapons and items. Engage in a high-score focused weapon mode to prove your mastery.

**Highlights:** Simple left/right rotation controls, Dash maneuver, Alien power-ups, Weapon and item collection, Life recovery, Weapon-only high score mode, iMessage stickers

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Escapee free?

The Escapee costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is I.F.O free?

I.F.O costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Escapee or I.F.O?

The Escapee and I.F.O are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do The Escapee or I.F.O have ads?

Neither The Escapee nor I.F.O shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Escapee or I.F.O?

The Escapee ships an update every 59 months, and I.F.O every 2 months. Most recently, The Escapee was updated on September 21, 2026 and I.F.O on September 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.*