# Imprisoned vs Horror in the Pacific

The clearest difference is ads: Horror in the Pacific at none against Imprisoned's shown. Horror in the Pacific also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (95% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Imprisoned sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Horror in the Pacific sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Horror in the Pacific holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Imprisoned's written reviews are positive against 95% of Horror in the Pacific's.

Imprisoned ships an update every 17 months, Horror in the Pacific every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Imprisoned | Horror in the Pacific |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imprisoned/id493196860/reviews) | **[4.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-in-the-pacific/id1253765337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Craig Kadziolka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640438980) |

## What reviewers say

### Imprisoned

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imprisoned/id493196860)

Escape a high-security prison using your intellect, skills, or strength. Uncover dungeon secrets, interact with a fellow inmate, and discover who framed you. Embark on a challenging fantasy adventure.

**Highlights:** Choose your escape method, Explore prison secrets, Interact with a co-prisoner, Fantasy quest, Determine responsibility for arrest

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting storyline potential
- 💡 Lots of interesting options
- 😂 Humorous elements
- 💯 Highly recommended
- ✨ Well written

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow storyline progression
- 😴 Boring gameplay
- 📝 Poor writing and grammar
- 🤔 Confusing continuity
- 🗣️ Excessive profanity

**Reported bugs**

- Grammar and spelling errors
- Game ends with a week left
- Impossible to open portal in time
- Count-down timer does not work properly
- Progress discrepancies

**Requested features**

- Add more genres to scene settings
- Make the game longer
- Add romance options
- Create a sequel
- Improve editing and polish


### Horror in the Pacific

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-in-the-pacific/id1253765337)

Explore a bleak, Lovecraftian world in this open-world text-based adventure RPG. Investigate a missing person case on a remote Pacific island, uncovering macabre horrors with moments of dark comedy. This mobile adaptation of classic text adventures offers an engaging story and a sense of dread.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Text-based adventure gameplay, Lovecraftian horror theme, Engaging story progression, Moments of dark comedy, Investigation mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Imprisoned free?

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

### Is Horror in the Pacific free?

Horror in the Pacific is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Imprisoned or Horror in the Pacific?

Horror in the Pacific is rated higher. Imprisoned averages 4.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Horror in the Pacific averages 4.6 from 44 ratings.

### Do Imprisoned or Horror in the Pacific have ads?

Imprisoned shows ads; Horror in the Pacific does not.

### Which is updated more often, Imprisoned or Horror in the Pacific?

Imprisoned ships an update every 17 months, and Horror in the Pacific every 9 months. Most recently, Imprisoned was updated on November 1, 2026 and Horror in the Pacific on November 2, 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.*