# Murder Room vs Escape #4

The clearest difference is rating: Murder Room at 4.4 against Escape #4's 3.4. Murder Room also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (98 vs 5). Escape #4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Murder Room sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Escape #4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Murder Room holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Murder Room has 98 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Murder Room's written reviews are positive against 83% of Escape #4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Murder Room ships an update every 12 months, Escape #4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Murder Room | Escape #4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murder-room/id536558163/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-4-lockdown/id1209744965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ateam Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579835689) | [旭 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/440521178) |

## What reviewers say

### Murder Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murder-room/id536558163)

This psychological horror adventure game puts you in the shoes of someone hunted by a serial killer. Navigate a dark environment, solve puzzles, and try to escape while maintaining your sanity. Recommended for players who enjoy suspenseful and disturbing experiences.

**Highlights:** Psychological horror adventure, Serial killer pursuit, Dark and immersive environment, Hint system, Unlockable additional story, Tap and slide controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins  - Murder Room | $0.99 | one-time |
| Another Story - Murder Room | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins - Murder Room | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging puzzle-based gameplay
- 📖 Compelling and mysterious storyline
- 🎵 Atmospheric sound effects and music
- 🎨 Creative art style and visual design
- 😱 Genuinely scary and suspenseful atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Incompatible with current iOS versions
- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
- ❓ Unclear puzzle instructions and guidance
- 🎮 Unintuitive controls and interactions
- 💸 Requires in-app purchases for hints

**Reported bugs**

- Game incompatible with iOS 11 and later
- Cannot pick up items (knife, chair, etc.)
- Oven puzzle code does not work correctly
- Game crashes on Chapter 2 loading screen
- Game crashes when Melanie leans over player

**Requested features**

- Update game for iOS 11 and newer versions
- Create a sequel or Murder Room 2
- Develop more games similar to Murder Room and Ellie
- Improve hint system with automatic hints after time
- Add clearer in-game instructions


### Escape #4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-4-lockdown/id1209744965)

A challenging escape game where you play as an inmate wrongly accused and planning a prison break. You must find clues and solve puzzles to escape before it's too late. Can you outsmart the system and regain your freedom?

**Highlights:** Challenging escape puzzles, Find hidden clues, Solve item-based puzzles, Immersive prison environment, Story-driven escape attempt

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Murder Room free?

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

### Is Escape #4 free?

Escape #4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Murder Room or Escape #4?

Murder Room is rated higher. Murder Room averages 4.4 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Escape #4 averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Murder Room or Escape #4 have ads?

Escape #4 shows ads; Murder Room does not.

### Which is updated more often, Murder Room or Escape #4?

Murder Room ships an update every 12 months, and Escape #4 fortnightly. Most recently, Murder Room was updated on October 19, 2026 and Escape #4 on October 20, 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.*