# Teacher Simulator vs DIY Keyboard 3D

The clearest difference is update cadence: Teacher Simulator at every 3 weeks against DIY Keyboard 3D's every 2 months. Teacher Simulator also leads on chart position (#58 vs unranked) and ratings volume (831K vs 126K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Teacher Simulator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days and DIY Keyboard 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Teacher Simulator against 4.7 for DIY Keyboard 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teacher Simulator has 831K ratings behind it against 126K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Teacher Simulator's written reviews are positive against 51% of DIY Keyboard 3D's.

Teacher Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, DIY Keyboard 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Teacher Simulator | DIY Keyboard 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (831K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teacher-simulator-study-time/id1523627747/reviews) | **[4.7 (126K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-keyboard-3d/id1587664214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **831K** | 126K |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **50.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Teacher Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teacher-simulator-study-time/id1523627747)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Simulation, #159 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Step into the role of a teacher and manage classroom chaos. Catch cheaters, break up fights, grade papers, and inspire students. Your choices shape your reputation as the best or worst teacher in school.

**Highlights:** Catch cheaters, Handle pop quizzes, Grade papers, Break up fights, Manage classroom discipline, Build teaching style, Daily rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP | $14.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Realistic teaching experience
- 🚀 Quick and smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Unrealistic disciplinary options
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks and questions

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent marking of correct/incorrect answers
- Unavailable ads preventing optimal gameplay
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- More diverse student characters
- Customizable teacher appearance
- Ability to create and assign tests
- Longer class durations
- Less intrusive ads


### DIY Keyboard 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-keyboard-3d/id1587664214)

Design and customize your own unique keyboard with a wide array of options. Enjoy a variety of gameplay styles and create endless combinations in this squishy art game.

**Highlights:** Design unique keyboards, Squishy art creation, Variety of gameplay options, Endless combinations, Easy to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No-Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Satisfying keyboard customization
- 🎨 Creative design options
- 🎨 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard designs disappearing
- Inability to access certain features due to 'ad not ready' error
- Screen going completely black

**Requested features**

- Ability to fully customize keyboards
- Reduce ad frequency
- Fix glitches and crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Teacher Simulator free?

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

### Is DIY Keyboard 3D free?

DIY Keyboard 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Teacher Simulator or DIY Keyboard 3D?

DIY Keyboard 3D is rated higher. Teacher Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 831K ratings, while DIY Keyboard 3D averages 4.7 from 126K ratings.

### Do Teacher Simulator or DIY Keyboard 3D have ads?

Both Teacher Simulator and DIY Keyboard 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Teacher Simulator or DIY Keyboard 3D?

Teacher Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and DIY Keyboard 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Teacher Simulator was updated on October 22, 2026 and DIY Keyboard 3D on October 21, 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.*