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Hard Time

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

MDickie · air.HardTime

4.4 out of 5 (148 ratings) 10M+ downloads v1.530.64 129.4 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v1.530.64 (1530064)
Updated
Apr 13, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size
129.4 MB
Requires
Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Adventure (game)
Listed since
Jan 16, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
18 (2 sensitive)
Website
MDickie.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Hard Time is a game by MDickie in the Adventure category, listed since at least January 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.520.64, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 18 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity and modify shared storage. Compared with version 1.520.64, it adds 8 new permissions: “Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution”, “Access adservices topics” and 5 more. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.4out of 5148 ratings
  • 5 ★76%
  • 4 ★5%
  • 3 ★12%
  • 2 ★1%
  • 1 ★6%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v1.530.64

- Exclusive link to try the new 3D superhero sim, "Infinite Lives"! - Improved advertising to keep the game free. - Enhanced controller detection for paying customers. - Futureproof compatibility with the latest Android devices (which may exclude older devices below Android 7).

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

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) The game uses buttons where letters like GTA represent what they do: G = Grapple / Throw weapon T = Taunt (interact with handheld props) A = Attack (on its own to kick, with a direction to punch) R = Run P = Pick-Up / Drop OTHER CONTROLS - Press ATTACK and RUN together to launch a powerful attack. - Press any button with any direction (or none) in a grapple to trigger different moves. - Press RUN and PICK-UP together to set fire to a small object (which can then be used to set fire to a large object). - Touch the clock to pause the game and bring up options to exit. - Touch any speech bubble to speed through conversations. PERFORMANCE - If you find your device struggles to display lots of characters, considering keeping the "Population" option low. - "Speed Up Frame Rate" sleeping will require good performance at the default frame rate. - Head to the "Display" options to tone down other features.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.520.64. Since v1.530.64 it requires Android 7.0+.

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 13, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “MDickie” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature not verified Apr 13, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Apr 13, 2026
  • Signed byCN=MDickie, OU=MDickie, O=MDickie, C=US
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)DD:E0:FA:1B:0A:D5:7B:5E:E2:44:95:23:6D:E1:1D:3C:AE:2D:26:F7
  • File MD5f2c679c87e307647f6659eb2cab559c3
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

Hard Time requests 18 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Hard Time APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Hard Time for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 1.520.64 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 1.520.64 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Hard Time free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Hard Time APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f2c679c87e307647f6659eb2cab559c3.

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