# Pocket Academy ZERO vs Evil Hunter Tycoon

The clearest difference is rating: Evil Hunter Tycoon at 4.7 against Pocket Academy ZERO's 4.1. Evil Hunter Tycoon also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 107). Pocket Academy ZERO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (85% vs 53%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evil Hunter Tycoon sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Academy ZERO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Evil Hunter Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evil Hunter Tycoon has 5.9K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Pocket Academy ZERO's written reviews are positive against 53% of Evil Hunter Tycoon'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, Evil Hunter Tycoon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Academy ZERO | Evil Hunter Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-academy-zero/id1054876781/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evil-hunter-tycoon/id1493512288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 107 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [SuperPlanet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068119037) |

## 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


### Evil Hunter Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evil-hunter-tycoon/id1493512288)

Rebuild a destroyed world by constructing a town, training powerful hunters, and battling monsters. Explore dungeons, challenge bosses, and engage in PvP to protect survivors and seek revenge against the Dark Lord.

**Highlights:** Town construction and management, Hunter recruitment and training, Equipment crafting and enhancement, Monster hunting quests, Dungeon exploration, PvP battles, Guild raids and reinforcements

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Arcane Chance | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4th Anniversary Pack #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Corrupted Airship Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Paragon's Memory Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP 7 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Chief Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Characteristic Elixir Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gem Chest | $8.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Package #1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| VIP 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| Evil Hunter Premium 30 Days | $15.99 | one-time |
| Grand Gem Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept and fun game
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 💎 Generous with in-game rewards
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Excessive micromanagement required
- 🔋 Game doesn't run in the background
- 🔍 Unclear item descriptions
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Account data loss and reset issues
- Frequent connection and loading problems
- Graphical issues on certain devices
- Colosseum and PvP matchmaking bugs

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize hunters and chief
- Automated gear management for hunters
- Offline progression and idle mode
- Improved guild and multiplayer features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Academy ZERO free?

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

### Is Evil Hunter Tycoon free?

Evil Hunter Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Academy ZERO or Evil Hunter Tycoon?

Evil Hunter Tycoon is rated higher. Pocket Academy ZERO averages 4.1 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Evil Hunter Tycoon averages 4.7 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Pocket Academy ZERO or Evil Hunter Tycoon have ads?

Both Pocket Academy ZERO and Evil Hunter Tycoon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Academy ZERO or Evil Hunter Tycoon?

Pocket Academy ZERO ships an update every 6 months, and Evil Hunter Tycoon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Academy ZERO was updated on October 26, 2026 and Evil Hunter Tycoon on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*