# SAKURA School Simulator vs Perfect Lie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SAKURA School Simulator at 84% against Perfect Lie's 48%. SAKURA School Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Perfect Lie's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect Lie sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. SAKURA School Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Perfect Lie holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perfect Lie has 139K ratings behind it against 26K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of SAKURA School Simulator's written reviews are positive against 48% of Perfect Lie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SAKURA School Simulator ships an update weekly, Perfect Lie every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAKURA School Simulator | Perfect Lie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-school-simulator/id1439434588/reviews) | **[4.7 (139K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-lie/id1603022134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26K | **139K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 353 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GARUSOFT K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/658288080) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### SAKURA School Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-school-simulator/id1439434588)

Experience simulated Japanese high school life in a fictional town. Interact with students, attend classes, and engage in various activities. The game blends realistic daily routines with fantastical elements, allowing for open-ended play with no set ending.

**Highlights:** Simulated Japanese high school life, Open fictional world, Character customization, Interactive NPCs, Attend school lessons, Earn in-game currency, Drive vehicles

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Diverse locations to explore
- 👍 Fun roleplay opportunities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Limited character customization
- 🔒 Restricted NPC interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Character customization reset after saving
- Vehicles and characters glitching through walls
- Inconsistent police and NPC reactions
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement marriage and family features
- Expand NPC behaviors and relationships
- Introduce more buildings and locations
- Allow customization of children characters


### Perfect Lie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-lie/id1603022134)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Test your deception skills by attempting to fool family, teachers, and others. See if you can become the world's number one liar and avoid getting caught.

**Highlights:** Test lying abilities, Fool family members, Fool teachers, Become number 1 liar, Avoid detection

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ticket pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Combo Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ticket pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting story and choices
- 🤩 Enjoyable for adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive number of ads
- 🤔 Questionable content for children
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing at certain levels
- Inability to progress after completing the game
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to change character gender
- Less repetitive gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SAKURA School Simulator free?

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

### Is Perfect Lie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SAKURA School Simulator or Perfect Lie?

Perfect Lie is rated higher. SAKURA School Simulator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Perfect Lie averages 4.7 from 139K ratings.

### Do SAKURA School Simulator or Perfect Lie have ads?

Both SAKURA School Simulator and Perfect Lie show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SAKURA School Simulator or Perfect Lie?

SAKURA School Simulator ships an update weekly, and Perfect Lie every 3 weeks. Most recently, SAKURA School Simulator was updated on November 9, 2026 and Perfect Lie on November 9, 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.*