Comparison

Skip School! vs サイコボーイ2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Skip School!

Experience the thrill of playing hooky in this puzzle escape game. Use quirky classmates and everyday items to outwit teachers and avoid studying. Perfect for a fun, time-killing escape from daily routines.

Highlights
  • Play hooky and escape teachers
  • Use quirky classmates for help
  • Collect and use intriguing items
  • Outwit teachers with silly ideas
  • Numerous handcrafted stages
  • Easy tap-to-collect gameplay
Features
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Going to school every day can be a drag, right? Well, how about playing hooky for a change? ◆ 'Skip School!' - What kind of game is it? ◆ Remember the times as a kid when you just didn't feel like going to school? Wishing you could skip just for a day, especially on days with subjects you didn't like? Well, this game is here to fulfill those old wishes of yours! Play as a student with a knack for skipping school, trying to escape from the teachers. With the help of quirky classmates and some silly ideas, along with whatever is at hand, dodge and repel the teachers trying to make you study! Will your attempts at playing hooky be successful? This game is a fun escape for adults stuck in the grind of society and for kids tired from studying, offering a wallet-friendly, free puzzle escape experience! ◆ Easy Puzzles for Time-Killing! ◆ The gameplay is super easy. Tap on intriguing items lying around to collect them! Use these items to disguise yourself, get help from friends, or outwit the teachers with your newfound tools! ◆ Key Features! ◆ Enjoy numerous stages, each meticulously handcrafted, ensuring you never get bored. Perfect for killing time with slightly quirky and fun gimmicks! ◆ More Fun Apps Available! ◆ For those naughty ones who used to hate showing their test papers as kids, try 'Hide My Test'! And for the weary adults, busy with work every day, 'Skip Work' is a must-check out!

About

サイコボーイ2

Engage in a quirky escape game where you guide a "psycho" transfer student through a series of challenges. Solve puzzles and use items to help him navigate his new school life. This free game offers a lighthearted escape experience with hints available.

Highlights
  • Escape game mechanics
  • Item collection and usage
  • Point-and-click interaction
  • Hint system for puzzles
  • Story-driven gameplay
  • Free to play
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「ヤベーやつまたきた」 サイコな転校生"サイコくん"が 200%パワーアップしてやってきた^▽^ きみに人の心は?優しさが狂ってる? サイコな行動を\最高~!/に変えて クリアに導いてあげてね。 2から遊んでも楽しめる サイコくんと振り回されるクラスメイトの ドッキリ日常物語、その2 …トモダチ、やめないでね? ●あそびかた ・画面をタップすると、色々なことがおこります。 ・たまにアイテムをゲットすることがあります。 ・アイテムはドラッグ&ドロップで使用できます。 ちょっと謎解きにつまずいても、ヒントを見れば大丈夫! 完全無料の簡単『ゆる脱出』ゲーム。 <使用素材について> ■BGM ・DOVA-SYNDROME  https://dova-s.jp/ ・彼岸花の舞〈BGM〉  https://deareyes-bgm.booth.pm/items/5099633 ・waraisugi.wav  http://www.vita-chi.net/sozai1.htm ・OtoLogic  https://otologic.jp/ ■フォント ・にくまるフォント http://www.fontna.com/blog/1651/ ・チェックポイントリベンジ http://marusexijaxs.web.fc2.com/quizfont.html#quizfont5 ・チェックポイントフォント http://marusexijaxs.web.fc2.com/quizfont.html ・ふい字 http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA039499/ ・コーポレート・ロゴB https://logotype.jp/corporate-logo-font-dl.html ・PixelMplus12 https://itouhiro.hatenablog.com/entry/20130602/font ・MagicRing http://inatsuka.com/extra/magicring/ ・07ロゴたいぷゴシック7 http://www.fontna.com/blog/1226/ ・しろくまフォント Regular https://www.lazypolarbear.com/entry/font-shirokuma ※現在【チェックポイントリベンジ/チェックポイントフォント】の配布サイトは リンクが切れております

Screenshots

Skip School!4 screens
サイコボーイ24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: サイコボーイ2 at none against Skip School!'s 1. サイコボーイ2 also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 68%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Skip School!'s advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 75). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Skip School! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. サイコボーイ2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

サイコボーイ2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skip School! has 40K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Skip School!'s written reviews are positive against 96% of サイコボーイ2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skip School! ships an update monthly, サイコボーイ2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Skip School! versus サイコボーイ2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkip School!サイコボーイ2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (40K ratings)4.9 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews96.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40K — better75
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB157 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperEureka Studio Inc.GlobalGear Co. Ltd.

Customer experience

Skip School!

All ratings39,571 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative24.7%

サイコボーイ2

All ratings73 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative0.9%

User reviews

Skip School!

From 40K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun and entertaining game
  • 👍 Unique and creative puzzles
  • 😊 Wholesome story and ending
  • 🎨 Charming art style

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🤔 Some illogical puzzle solutions
  • 🏳️‍⚧️ Insensitive transgender representation

サイコボーイ2

From 75 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Cute art style
  • 🤗 Heartwarming character relationships
  • 💎 Unique and memorable story
  • 🎨 Diverse range of characters

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of English translation
  • 📢 Frequent ads
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Skip School!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level 33 outfit placement issue
  • Audio cutting out after passing/failing levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved puzzle logic and design

サイコボーイ2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Audio issues after completing levels
  • Ads not responding properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Psycho Boy 3 release
  • More language options
  • Additional gameplay modes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Skip School!

One-time1
  • RemoveAds$1.99
None

サイコボーイ2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skip School! free?
Skip School! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is サイコボーイ2 free?
サイコボーイ2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Skip School! or サイコボーイ2?
サイコボーイ2 is rated higher. Skip School! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while サイコボーイ2 averages 4.9 from 75 ratings.
Do Skip School! or サイコボーイ2 have ads?
Both Skip School! and サイコボーイ2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Skip School! or サイコボーイ2?
Skip School! ships an update monthly, and サイコボーイ2 every 2 months. Most recently, Skip School! was updated on October 24, 2026 and サイコボーイ2 on October 24, 2026.

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