# Cell Break - Game of Escape

> Casual

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1012546227](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1012546227)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1012546227`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Edward Shiers
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (18 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2015-08-19
- **First published:** 2015-07-02
- **Size:** 350 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-08-27
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cell-break-game-of-escape/id1012546227)

## Description

The year is 1971 and you've been wrongly accused of a federal crime and thrown into the most renowned prison in the world; Alcatraz.

Your loved one is in danger back on the mainland and you need to save them. There's only one option... ESCAPE!

The lights are out, your cell is locked and the guards have gone - for now.
The moon is dark tonight...

NOW GET DIGGING!

Tap your way to freedom using different tools. Watch out for guards who walk by every so often - you'll need to hide your progress with a poster!

And don't forget - Alcatraz is on an island surrounded by shark infested waters, so to get back to the city, you'll need a raft!

## Review summary

Reviewers generally praise Cell Break for addictive, simple tap-based gameplay and the challenge of escaping the guard. The game can provide long play sessions and includes an ad-free option with tools. However, it's often criticized for intrusive full-screen ads that interrupt play, a repetitive core mechanic, and slow, grindy progression that makes advancing between tools feel discouraging for some players.

### Pros

- Addictive and highly replayable tap-based gameplay.
- Engaging challenge of escaping the guard with wall-digging progression.
- Suits short play sessions but can lead to long, hours-long play.
- Ad-free version and tools upgrade available for a smoother experience.

### Cons

- Intrusive full-screen ads that interrupt gameplay and can redirect to the App Store.
- Core mechanic is very repetitive, mainly tapping the wall, which can feel tedious.
- Progression can feel slow or grindy, with limited meaningful advancement between tools.

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