# Teacher Simulator vs Idol Empire

Teacher Simulator and Idol Empire both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Teacher Simulator's written reviews are positive against 23% of Idol Empire's. Teacher Simulator also leads on ratings volume (832K vs 1.3K). Idol Empire's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Idol Empire sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Idol Empire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teacher Simulator has 832K ratings behind it against 1.3K, 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 23% of Idol Empire's.

Teacher Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Idol Empire every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Teacher Simulator | Idol Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (832K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teacher-simulator-study-time/id1523627747/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idol-empire/id6747016315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **832K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | #122 |
| Size | 282 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [Skyfun Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746869574) |

## What reviewers say

### Teacher Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Simulation (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


### Idol Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idol-empire/id6747016315)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Simulation, #168 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Revive a crumbling streaming empire by discovering and training new talent. Manage your MCN headquarters, grow your audience across platforms, and uncover a mystery surrounding your father's disappearance. Your choices impact both your business and the unfolding story.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade MCN headquarters, Recruit and train unique streamers, Choose viral topics for live streams, Grow audience across multiple platforms, Investigate father's disappearance, Make choices affecting business and story

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club Weekly Sub | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Sale | $14.99 | per month |
| VIP Club Weekly Sub | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Club Monthly Sub | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP Club Yearly Sub | $69.99 | per year |
| Basic Sale V1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sales V3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V12 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V15 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V18 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V21 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V22 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V24 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Teacher Simulator free?

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

### Is Idol Empire free?

Idol Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Teacher Simulator or Idol Empire?

Teacher Simulator is rated higher. Teacher Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 832K ratings, while Idol Empire averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Teacher Simulator or Idol Empire have ads?

Both Teacher Simulator and Idol Empire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Teacher Simulator or Idol Empire?

Teacher Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idol Empire every 6 days. Most recently, Teacher Simulator was updated on October 23, 2026 and Idol Empire on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Teacher Simulator or Idol Empire?

Teacher Simulator currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Idol Empire at #122. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*