Best Prison Simulator Apps & Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Out of 248+ prison simulator apps and games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Prison Simulator Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Hard Time IIIHard Time IIIFree4.3★ (1.2K)YesYesOct 2026
2Prison Escape Simulator 3DPrison Escape Simulator 3DFree4.6★ (5.6K)YesYesNov 2026
3Prison Empire Tycoon-Idle GamePrison Empire Tycoon-Idle GameFree4.6★ (88K)YesYesNov 2026
4Prison Real SimulatorPrison Real SimulatorFree4.3★ (571)YesYesOct 2026
5Hard TimeHard TimeFree4.0★ (4.3K)NoYesNov 2026
6Prison Guard: Grand EscapePrison Guard: Grand EscapeFree4.0★ (26)YesYesOct 2026
7Hoosegow: Prison SurvivalHoosegow: Prison SurvivalFree4.7★ (1.1K)YesYesOct 2026
8Prison Life: Idle GamePrison Life: Idle GameFree4.4★ (4K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Prison Simulator

Hard Time III#1

Hard Time III by MDickie Limited

Get behind these bars...
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.3😊(1.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Experience a challenging prison simulation with real-time survival, intricate relationships, and a deep combat system. Explore an expanded world, craft weapons, and even switch roles to enforce the law. Customize your experience with an editor and enjoy enhanced visuals.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Good game
  • 👍 Brings back childhood memories
  • 🚀 Constantly updated
  • 👍 Enjoyable experience
  • 🚀 Great mobile game
  • 👍 Legendary developer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy
  • 🐛 Camera issues
  • 🐛 Glitches
  • 🐛 Aggressive NPCs
  • 🐛 Frequent arrests
  • 🐛 Slow camera movement
Prison Escape Simulator 3D#2

Prison Escape Simulator 3D by Digital Melody

Dig, find items, trade, break
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.6😐(5.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Secretly dig tunnels to escape a prison. Manage tools, trade with inmates and guards, and avoid detection by patrolling guards. Every choice impacts your path to freedom in this immersive simulation.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good game qualities
  • 🚀 Reminds of the movie Prison Break

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Missing elements like lunch time and collecting items
  • 🐛 Ads ruin the experience
  • 🐛 Differences from PC version
Prison Empire Tycoon-Idle Game#3

Prison Empire Tycoon-Idle Game by Codigames

Manage jails, help prisioners
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.6😐(88K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build and manage your own prison empire. Start small and grow your facility by meeting resident and staff needs, investing in upgrades, and maintaining order. Earn profits through successful rehabilitation and expand your business to become a renowned prison tycoon.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Love the game
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 👍 Great concept and gameplay
  • 👍 Exceptional quality
  • 👍 Tidy little app game

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashing and freezing issues
  • 🐛 Glitches with ads and double money feature
  • 🐛 Prisoners not getting fed properly
  • 🐛 Riots occurring too frequently
  • 🐛 Inconsistent offline earnings and progress
  • 🐛 Slow progression after initial prisons

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FAQ about Prison Simulator

What are the best prison simulator apps & games for iPhone?
Hard Time III tops our prison simulator apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 1.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top prison simulator apps & games we rank are free to download, including Hard Time III and Prison Escape Simulator 3D.
Hard Time III shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ prison simulator apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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