# Pocket Academy ZERO vs Marooned

The clearest difference is rating: Marooned at 4.5 against Pocket Academy ZERO's 4.0. Marooned also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Pocket Academy ZERO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marooned sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Academy ZERO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Marooned holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 119 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Pocket Academy ZERO's written reviews are positive against 77% of Marooned's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pocket Academy ZERO ships an update every 6 months, Marooned monthly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Academy ZERO | Marooned |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-academy-zero/id1054876781/reviews) | **[4.5 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marooned/id1350109821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **119** |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 455 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [Shaoxing Kuaifei Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087376478) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Academy ZERO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-academy-zero/id1054876781)

Design and manage your dream school, from classrooms to facilities. Guide students to academic success and help them achieve their career aspirations. Engage in seasonal events and watch your students graduate.

**Highlights:** Build custom classrooms and facilities, Guide students' academic and career paths, Attract more students with excellent teaching, Participate in seasonal school events, Help students pass exams and placement tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Marooned

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marooned/id1350109821)

Experience a challenging survival simulation where you must overcome harsh environments with no initial resources. Explore vast areas, hunt for food, craft tools, and evade dangerous wildlife to stay alive.

**Highlights:** Vast explorable environments, Camp setup and campfire creation, Hunting and fishing mechanics, Crafting tools and weapons, Evading dangerous animals, Discovering secret missions, Cooking and health management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 golden carrots | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Starshards | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 golden carrots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Open Internet Online | $1.99 | one-time |
| 380 golden carrots | $3.99 | one-time |
| 450 Starshards | $5.99 | one-time |
| 800 golden carrots | $6.99 | one-time |
| 680 Starshards | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1800 golden carrots | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1180 Starshards | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Starshards | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3480 Starshards | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Starshards | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Academy ZERO free?

Pocket Academy ZERO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Marooned free?

Marooned is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Academy ZERO or Marooned?

Marooned is rated higher. Pocket Academy ZERO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Marooned averages 4.5 from 119 ratings.

### Do Pocket Academy ZERO or Marooned have ads?

Both Pocket Academy ZERO and Marooned show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Academy ZERO or Marooned?

Pocket Academy ZERO ships an update every 6 months, and Marooned monthly. Most recently, Pocket Academy ZERO was updated on October 12, 2026 and Marooned on October 12, 2026.

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