# Murder Room vs Escape #2

The clearest difference is ads: Murder Room at none against Escape #2's shown. Murder Room also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (77% vs 51%). Escape #2's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Murder Room sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Escape #2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Murder Room holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Murder Room's written reviews are positive against 51% of Escape #2's.

Murder Room ships an update every 12 months, Escape #2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Murder Room | Escape #2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murder-room/id536558163/reviews)** | [4.0 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-2-prison-break/id866426773/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 51.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 25 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 #2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-2-prison-break/id866426773)

A challenging puzzle escape game where you must break out of prison. Gather clues and use items to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles to achieve freedom.

**Highlights:** Prison break simulation, Item collection and usage, Puzzle solving, Clue gathering, Logic challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to PRO | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Murder Room free?

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

### Is Escape #2 free?

Escape #2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Murder Room or Escape #2?

Murder Room is rated higher. Murder Room averages 4.4 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Escape #2 averages 4.0 from 48 ratings.

### Do Murder Room or Escape #2 have ads?

Escape #2 shows ads; Murder Room does not.

### Which is updated more often, Murder Room or Escape #2?

Murder Room ships an update every 12 months, and Escape #2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Murder Room was updated on October 26, 2026 and Escape #2 on October 25, 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.*