# Hard Time

> Attempt to survive in a prison where every sentence is a death sentence!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.HardTime](https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.HardTime)

## Overview

- **ID:** `air.HardTime`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MDickie
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 39,627,930
- **Rating:** 4.01 / 5 (369,455 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.530.64
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-01
- **First published:** 2013-10-03
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 129 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.HardTime)
- **Website:** [http://www.MDickie.com](http://www.mdickie.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mdickie.com/privacy.htm](https://www.mdickie.com/privacy.htm)

## Description

**Hard Time** is a thrilling prison simulation game boasting over 10 million downloads. Players create custom inmates and strive to survive in a sprawling jail environment with 12 unique areas and up to 100 fellow prisoners. Every day poses challenges as health and mental state decline, requiring strategic use of sleep, food, and activities like reading or TV to maintain balance.

Players can develop attributes like Strength, Agility, Intellect, and Reputation through fighting, training, and social interactions. Earning money by working, trading, or joining gangs can ease jail life. Realistic prison scenarios include managing bodily needs, avoiding breakdowns, and confronting wardens enforcing complex laws. The game supports a VIP upgrade removing ads and adding customization options, making it a comprehensive and immersive prison survival experience.

## Rankings

- #3,874 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `air.HardTime.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Hard Time is praised for its fun, nostalgic jail-sim feel and strong offline usability: it plays offline, has no ads, and offers sandbox-style depth and customization. However, repeated concerns include paywalls around character customization, absence of multiplayer, a perceived lack of innovation over time, and occasional bugs or glitches. Overall it remains beloved by fans who value the offline, depth-rich experience, while pointing to improvements like multiplayer support and removal of pay barriers.

### Pros

- Fun, engaging, and nostalgic gameplay that many players describe as enjoyable and memorable.
- Runs offline with no ads, offering smooth performance without internet access.
- Sandbox-style depth and customization options (appearance, stats, relationships) that give a sense of freedom.
- Free-to-play experience with no network requirements for playing.

### Cons

- Character customization often requires payment, effectively creating a paywall for certain options.
- Lack of multiplayer/online play; players express a desire for a multiplayer experience.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive or dated, with some reviewers calling it boring or lacking innovation.
- Bugs and glitches are reported, occasionally impacting the experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.HardTime)