# Ghost Engine vs Prison Escape

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Engine at 5.0 against Prison Escape's 4.4. Ghost Engine also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Prison Escape's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (458 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prison Escape sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Ghost Engine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ghost Engine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prison Escape has 458 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ghost Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, Prison Escape every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghost Engine | Prison Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-engine/id6743984949/reviews)** | [4.4 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-escape-obby-hallenge/id6755421287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **458** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paragon Codeworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/322894466) | [Brainytrainee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586113523) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghost Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-engine/id6743984949)

Control a charming ghost train through a whimsical world, collecting Spritstones to power your journey. This game offers gentle thrills and colorful fun for players of all ages, featuring easy controls and a playful treasure hunt experience.

**Highlights:** Control a ghost train, Collect Spritstones, Explore whimsical worlds, Gentle thrills and fun, Easy controls, Treasure hunt gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Prison Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-escape-obby-hallenge/id6755421287)

Experience a fast-paced arcade game where you play as a prisoner attempting a daring escape. Navigate a realistic prison world filled with obstacles, guards, and constant pressure. Master quick thinking and precision to overcome challenges and survive.

**Highlights:** Deep character customization, Variety of game modes, Competitive leaderboard, Atmospheric lobby environment, Simple and intuitive controls, Obstacle course challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Breakout Mastery | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Breakout Mastery | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Obstacle Course: Running Game | $19.99 | per month |
| Route to Freedom | $49.99 | per year |
| Route to Freedom | $59.99 | per year |
| Small Crystal Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boosters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ads Remove | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Crystal Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Night escape mode | $5.99 | one-time |
| Last Run Challenge | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jump Obstacle Course | $5.99 | one-time |
| No-jump obstacle course mode | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Crystal Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Engine free?

Ghost Engine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Prison Escape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ghost Engine or Prison Escape?

Ghost Engine is rated higher. Ghost Engine averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Prison Escape averages 4.4 from 458 ratings.

### Do Ghost Engine or Prison Escape have ads?

Ghost Engine shows ads; Prison Escape does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ghost Engine or Prison Escape?

Ghost Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, and Prison Escape every 2 months. Most recently, Ghost Engine was updated on October 8, 2026 and Prison Escape on October 21, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*