# Escape #2 vs Detective Strange

The clearest difference is update cadence: Escape #2 at every 2 months against Detective Strange's every 8 months. Detective Strange's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Escape #2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Detective Strange sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detective Strange holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Escape #2's written reviews are positive against 45% of Detective Strange's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Escape #2 ships an update every 2 months, Detective Strange every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Escape #2 | Detective Strange |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-2-prison-break/id866426773/reviews) | **[4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-strangecase-notes/id1395851581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 794 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [旭 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/440521178) | [魂动天下](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395851580) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Detective Strange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-strangecase-notes/id1395851581)

Embark on a spiritual investigation with a principled detective and his assistant as they explore a mysterious apartment. Uncover hidden secrets and make choices that shape the outcome of this intriguing case. Can you solve the mystery and achieve the best ending?

**Highlights:** Spiritual investigation gameplay, Branching narrative with multiple endings, Rich story content, Unique display system, Detective agency setting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First recharge | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 tips page | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 tips page | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6 tips page | $2.99 | one-time |
| all tips | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Escape #2 free?

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

### Is Detective Strange free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Escape #2 or Detective Strange?

Detective Strange is rated higher. Escape #2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Detective Strange averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.

### Do Escape #2 or Detective Strange have ads?

Both Escape #2 and Detective Strange show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Escape #2 or Detective Strange?

Escape #2 ships an update every 2 months, and Detective Strange every 8 months. Most recently, Escape #2 was updated on September 19, 2026 and Detective Strange 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.*