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Prison Empire Tycoon-Idle Game

Codigames · Games · United States store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$32.6K
Likely $10.9K to $97.7K
▼ 0.4% in 11 days
New ratings
+80
in 9 days, 164.3K in total
Rating
4.6 of 5
87.7K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
1
was 0 on Oct 16, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$390.6K
Not ranked on Google Play in tracked countries
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
3.1M to 8.8M
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Colombia #72 Games: Simulation$32.6K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (2148 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
87.7K
AVG RATING
4.57
PRICE
Free
AGE
6.4y
LAST UPDATE
8d ago
VERSION
4.4
SIZE
1981 MB
AGE RATING
12+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
4 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
0 (was 0)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 7 DAYS
+53
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
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Oct 10, 2026$32.7K a month
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Oct 18, 2026$165.6K a month
Oct 19, 2026$165.5K a month
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Oct 21, 2026$32.6K a month
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The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: not ranked. Now: not ranked.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
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Oct 13, 2026164.2K ratings
Oct 14, 2026164.2K ratings
Oct 15, 2026164.2K ratings
Oct 17, 2026164.2K ratings
Oct 22, 2026164.3K ratings
164.2K on Oct 13, 2026, 164.3K on Oct 22, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
10 purchases listed
  • 80 Gems$0.99
  • No more ads!$14.99
  • 500 Gems$5.99
  • 1200 Gems$11.99
  • Limited Special Offer 1$5.99
  • Starter offer!$5.99
  • Expert offer$11.99
  • Limited Special Offer 2$11.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
6.3 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average2.4 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share56%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 552 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
3 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases17 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
87.7K ratings
5★79%
4★11%
3★5%
2★2%
1★5%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Apr 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026: 56% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Crashes and freezes42%

118 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Game crashes everytime I open it.
★★★★★ The game is fun but it crashes non stop when you get to the higher level of prisons, there hasn't been a recent update to improve performance and to really progress through the levels / events you will need to buy the…
★★★★★ I've currently been stuck on the same level for over a year with no available progress unless I buy a package.
Price and subscription24%

67 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ but because of a recent change in how you unlock new locations you now are required to spend money if you want to move forward.
★★★★★ I would have no problem spending money on this game, but now i regret it.
★★★★★ I am uninstalling the app because I have completed the space cooler and then you are stuck unless you want to spend money to be able to go the next prison.
Bugs, things not working19%

53 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Game is starting lag now that I made it far I can't even play for a minute without it closing on me and this was my favorite game reason I keep playing
★★★★★ I updated it and it still doesn't work.
★★★★★ But unfortunately you have a big bug the freezes the game at the 3rd prison after sometime of playing it which basically forces me to close the game I can't upgrade or get anything new so I will not recommend this to…
Worse after an update18%

50 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I updated it and it still doesn't work.
★★★★★ The game is fun but it crashes non stop when you get to the higher level of prisons, there hasn't been a recent update to improve performance and to really progress through the levels / events you will need to buy the…
★★★★★ Never ran into any problems till this recent update.
Slow, laggy, battery12%

33 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Game is starting lag now that I made it far I can't even play for a minute without it closing on me and this was my favorite game reason I keep playing
★★★★★ I've played this game for years and the last few months it's been lagging so bad that when I open the game it will load and when it's done loading, the whole game will just close itself.
★★★★★ This game WILL make your phone lag at some point gurrenteed mine lagged so bad it crashed.
Too many ads9%

25 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's an engaging game, I played for years and even bought the ads free option.
★★★★★ A positive note (+1 star) no ads unless you want a reward would be a 5 star without the issues.
★★★★★ The game itself is very fun and entertaining with little to no ads but the thing is after my first time in the game, i couldn't load back into the game being stuck on the loading screen.
Lost data, sync, backup7%

21 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ First round playing finished prison 1 as I cashed in blue prints it crashed reopened blueprints gone; no way to earn as all tasks completed.
★★★★★ Swapping prisons I lose progress in the other one, close the game and I lost access to the other prisons and now soft locked out of progressing
★★★★★ This game was fun I played it every day but it crashed often but now I lose 2% juice every minute I play this game and it crashes every 10 secs of playtime nothing will fix it I have a counter right now for the number…
No customer support6%

18 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I have contacted support and told them about the ongoing issue.
★★★★★ Reached out and got no response from developer, was on the last prison.
★★★★★ Game crashes on events and you loose all your progress and there is no support at all.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • It doesn't need to have 50 different pop ups for things I and nobody wants to click on that are taking up the entire screen. 4★, Sep 29, 2026
  • Please make the prisoners got to the yard then shower because they shower and they already have 100% percent hygiene so there's no benefit then they go to the yard and lose all of their hygiene also make it so they… 3★, Aug 27, 2026
  • Wish it would go back to reformed prisoners instead of being a money grab game like all of the others 1★, Jul 28, 2026
  • i've played this game for a long time and but recently it's just been crashing every time I open it so I can't even play it anymore and I wish I knew how to fix it but it's not even letting me open it so I can't give… 3★, Jul 6, 2026
  • Please give us an update. 1★, Apr 7, 2026
  • I wish there was more money to start off with it but it makes it harder so I like it 5★, Mar 23, 2026
  • Please make it so that riots happen more often and that the game is more challenging! 4★, Dec 23, 2025
  • i love this game but WE NEED MORE PRISONS!!! 5★, Dec 7, 2025
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
pay to play14red planet11without paying10loved this game7game was fun6constantly crashes6won't open6last prison6point where8next level8unless you buy5game because5
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Fun, addictive33%

42 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ This game is addictive when playing.
★★★★★ Candy crush has thousands of levels so it makes millions because it's addictive with no end… please don't take a year to drop the next level….
★★★★★ Very interesting game, and really relaxing
Worth the money3%

4 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ My only issue is that there are not enough blueprints available for free.
★★★★★ Fun game that's free to play without ads unless you want to use boosts.
★★★★★ The No Ads purchase is beyond worth it and makes the game truly so enjoyable.
Easy to use2%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Besides the adds that's in all the games any more, the simple button push that keeps the game rolling is fun to progress in
★★★★★ It's an easy fix and would be so appreciated.
★★★★★ Please make it so that riots happen more often and that the game is more challenging!
Useful, it helps2%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I just love this game bc yes :3
★★★★★ I feel like it would be very helpful if we can loan to the other prisons as start up to purchase cells, upgrades, etc.
★★★★★ Also, a timer for the paycheck would be helpful.
Great support2%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Even looked at their support page.
★★★★★ It seems the way to contact support has been removed or moved.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 18, 2026
Glitches and shuts off

Game is starting lag now that I made it far I can’t even play for a minute without it closing on me and this was my favorite game reason I keep playing

★★★★★Oct 18, 2026
Adds

This game is addictive when playing. Besides the adds that’s in all the games any more, the simple button push that keeps the game rolling is fun to progress in

★★★★★Oct 15, 2026
Great game

Love this game and i’ve completed a few of the prisons but the game keeps crashing constantly and its throwing me off almost making me not want to play

★★★★★Oct 15, 2026
Lagging

I’ve played this game for years and the last few months it’s been lagging so bad that when I open the game it will load and when it’s done loading, the whole game will just close itself. It’s really sad because I’m very far in the game. I updated it and it still doesn’t work. I’m very disappointed in that. Yeah y’all need to fix this bug.

★★★★★Oct 10, 2026
Good. Used to be great.

It’s an engaging game, I played for years and even bought the ads free option. but because of a recent change in how you unlock new locations you now are required to spend money if you want to move forward. There is already ads, micro transactions and tempting play to win options, but required payments for the full experience is just too much. It’s a shame cause this really was a fun game, but without paying I’ve now completed it. So I guess this game just isn’t made for longevity.

★★★★★Oct 8, 2026
Good

Just what I needed to play

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ASO keywords

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security8residents7business6facility5improve5staff5better4reputation grow3challenging residents3basic needs3maintain good3high security3manage3become3take3small3reputation3grow3needs3facilities3idle3upgrade3keep3kitchen3

What's new in 4.4

Minor bug fixes, and performance improvements

Released Jun 10, 2020. Current version shipped Oct 15, 2026.

Store description

Will you be able to manage a penitentiary facility and become a prison tycoon? Take control of the business and become rich by reforming citizens around the world. Start running a small low-security facility and work hard to make your reputation grow. Improve every detail and turn your modest establishment into a state-of-the-art center with the most challenging residents under control. Deal with the needs of your facilities and take the proper decisions to expand your business with no internal issues. Enlarge the yard, customize the administration department, provide better equipment to the staff, or even improve the ventilation. Every single choice will have an impact on your institution. Invest your idle money intelligently. MEET THE RESIDENTS' BASIC NEEDS: Residents have indicators of personal qualities that you should administer to avoid unrest and security breaches. Upgrade their living quarters, add better beds, and increase their comfort; buy bookshelves, build a basketball court, or install telephone booths to keep them entertained. Spend your profits on a better kitchen and quality meals so you will have well-nourished individuals; keep the facilities clean and get new showers to maintain good hygiene. MANAGE YOUR STAFF: Your facility will need an efficient working team. Study the situation and hire workers depending on your workflow and your growth strategy. Employ kitchen personnel, doctors, builders, janitors, or security staff, as well as office workers. Each department will cover basic needs in your business, and you should manage your team wisely to make your center profitable. INVEST IN YOUR FACILITIES: Residents and staff need a great manager with a good vision for development. Improve and upgrade the staff departments to have better working conditions: maintenance room, offices, kitchen, infirmary, laundry room, or the security quarters. Don’t forget about the residents: upgrade their showers and the yard, open new sectors, add housing modules, and improve the visiting room and the canteen. Take charge of the water and electricity supplies and make your facility more comfortable. MAINTAIN ORDER AND SECURITY: Maintain a good reputation by preventing conflict and keeping the peace. Run your facility wisely to keep everyone satisfied and provide top-tier equipment to your security team. Be aware of challenging residents who require closer supervision and utilize high-security areas if necessary. REHABILITATE CITIZENS TO SUCCEED: Earn money and make idle profits thanks to the reformation of residents. The government and society will be proud of you! Make your reputation grow thanks to your business strategy and receive offers to run larger complexes. If you like management and idle games, you will enjoy Prison Empire Tycoon! A casual easy-to-play game where strategic decisions have to be taken to grow a business with profitable results. Improve your empire starting from a small and modest start and unlock visible progress in your premises. Transform your small business into the best high-security complex in the world and become the best manager around!

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