Hard Time
Hard Time Summary
Hard Time is a ad-supported, with in-app purchases Android app in Adventure by MDickie. Released in Oct 2013 (12 years ago). It has about 39.5M+ installs and 370.4K ratings with a 4.11★ (good) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 2.9M monthly active users and generates around $200K+ monthly revenue (26% IAP / 74% ads). Store last updated Apr 1, 2026
Recent activity: 11.5K installs this week (44.6K over 4 weeks) showing steady growth , and -68 new ratings this week View trends →
SDK intelligence: AppGoblin detected 16 ad networks(e.g. ironSource), 7 development tools, 3 mediation, 2 analytics: product,and 2 business tools integrated into Hard Time. View full SDK list →
Hard Time SDKs Summary
Hard Time was last scanned for SDKs on 2026-06-21. Below is the overview of third-party companies detected in the app. The full list of SDKs, permissions and unknowns is available here.
AppGoblin saw Hard Time uses 7 Development Tools
AppGoblin saw Hard Time uses 2 Analytics: Product
AppGoblin saw Hard Time uses 16 Ad Networks
AppGoblin saw Hard Time uses 3 Mediation
AppGoblin saw Hard Time uses 2 Business Tools
4.11★
Ratings: 370.4K
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App Description
Attempt to survive in a prison where every sentence is a death sentence!
The toughest prison sim in the yard - now celebrating over 10 MILLION downloads!!!
Create your own inmate and attempt to survive in a prison where every sentence is a "death" sentence. Rub shoulders with up to 100 fellow inmates in a sprawling jail of 12 unique areas, each filled with fully interactive furniture and props. Plus a life beyond the jail populated by real civilians, with wardens enforcing dozens of different laws to stop you from making a break for it.
Each day, you will find your health and mental state slipping away. Both can be restored by sleeping - which is also a good way to pass time. You won't always be permitted to sleep, though, so consuming food and drink bridges the gap. These, along with many other activities such as reading or watching TV, can also help to improve your mental state. If you "lose your mind" you will break down and will temporarily lose control of your character (almost certainly getting into trouble!).
Your character also has a set of attributes that you are challenged to improve:
- STRENGTH indicates how much damage you can inflict or absorb. You can improve it by fighting or lifting weights.
- AGILITY determines how fast you move. You can improve it by jogging in the yard or scoring baskets.
- INTELLECT reflects your knowledge - including fighting skills such as counters. You can improve it by reading books.
- REPUTATION is how much other prisoners respect you. It can be improved by accomplishing tasks or intimidating others.
There are also opportunities to earn money - whether you work for it with a broom, trade items at a profit, or run with a gang. Having money increases your opportunities to grease the wheels and make your life inside easier.
You may find that you need to go to the toilet from time to time, in which case you must race to the bathroom! Alternatively, you could find a toilet to sit on or grab some toilet paper to spare your blushes. Failing to do so will damage your reputation and mental state.
I regret that there is more to this game than I could ever explain here, so I hope you enjoy figuring some things out for yourself.
Upgrade to "VIP" to enjoy the full experience without ads - plus access to the editor that allows you to customize your character and every other.
BASIC CONTROLS:
(*Look out for tutorials within the actual game)
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