# High School Simulator 2018 vs Lethal Love

The clearest difference is rating: Lethal Love at 4.7 against High School Simulator 2018's 3.8. Lethal Love also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 59%). High School Simulator 2018's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (24K vs 2.6K). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lethal Love sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. High School Simulator 2018 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lethal Love holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: High School Simulator 2018 has 24K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of High School Simulator 2018's written reviews are positive against 83% of Lethal Love's.

High School Simulator 2018 ships an update every 2 weeks, Lethal Love every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | High School Simulator 2018 | Lethal Love |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-school-simulator-2018/id1244484684/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lethal-love/id6758161719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 598 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [tomoya sugikami](https://appshunter.io/developer/887311331) | [Pedro Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871253007) |

## What reviewers say

### High School Simulator 2018

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-school-simulator-2018/id1244484684)

Experience virtual Japanese high school life with extensive character customization options. This simulation game offers an enhanced school and student experience.

**Highlights:** Japanese high school simulation, Character customization, Enhanced school environment, Enhanced student quality, 2018 version improvements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun game
- 🤩 Customizable character
- 👍 No cost to play
- 🤗 Entertaining to play with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Robotic NPC behavior
- 🤔 Limited interactions with students
- 🙄 Lack of activities and progression
- 😒 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearance of weapons in recent updates
- Inconsistent behavior of police and teachers
- Graphical glitches and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add more weapons and ways to kill
- Implement rival characters and storyline
- Expand the town and add more interactive locations
- Improve character animations and behaviors
- Introduce dating/romance mechanics


### Lethal Love

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lethal-love/id6758161719)

Immerse yourself in a yandere anime simulation where you play as an obsessive schoolgirl. Navigate a large high school environment, strategically eliminate rivals, and customize your character and opponents in this open-world stealth adventure.

**Highlights:** Customizable protagonist and rivals, Stealth open-world gameplay, Strategic elimination methods, Interactive school environment, Multiple endings and achievements, In-game smartphone for photos

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Yen Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 800 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yandere's Exclusive Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lethal Supporter Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is High School Simulator 2018 free?

High School Simulator 2018 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lethal Love free?

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

### Which has better reviews, High School Simulator 2018 or Lethal Love?

Lethal Love is rated higher. High School Simulator 2018 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Lethal Love averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do High School Simulator 2018 or Lethal Love have ads?

High School Simulator 2018 shows ads; Lethal Love does not.

### Which is updated more often, High School Simulator 2018 or Lethal Love?

High School Simulator 2018 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lethal Love every 5 days. Most recently, High School Simulator 2018 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Lethal Love on September 23, 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.*