Comparison

Sim de la Mode vs BBD Academy

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

Head to head
About

Sim de la Mode

Features
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Fashion is serious business. Sim de la Mode is an iOS game that teaches fashion business through interactive missions where players build their own virtual fashion label. It's not dress-up. It's the business behind the clothes: who shaped the industry, how big it is, where it sells, and the decisions every new label has to make. You don't just read about fashion. You make the choices, and each one is saved to your label's profile in My Brand. MISSION 1: WHAT IS FASHION? (FREE) Meet the visionaries who shaped modern fashion. Match portraits and quotes to the people behind them, choose the quote that speaks to you, then write your own answer to a simple question: what does fashion mean to you? 6 sections, about 15 minutes. MISSION 2: FASHION IN NUMBERS Pick where you'll sell and who you'll sell to. Guess, rank and compare real industry figures, then use them to make your label's first big decisions. 12 sections, about 25 minutes. One payment, no subscription, and it's yours to replay. HOW IT WORKS - Short sections of 1 to 5 minutes, easy to fit around school or work - Your progress saves as you go - Every mission adds to your virtual fashion label in My Brand - Level 1, Fashion Universe, has ten missions planned, with more on the way WHO IT'S FOR Anyone curious about how the fashion industry really works: students thinking about a fashion course or career, and anyone who has ever wanted to start their own label. EDUCATORS Mission 1 is free, so a whole class can play it. To use Sim de la Mode with your students, email hello@simdelamode.com. www.simdelamode.com Privacy Policy: https://www.simdelamode.com/privacy-policy

About

BBD Academy

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Business by Design Academy is an online learning app from the Kurt Geiger Kindness Foundation, derived from the successful, award-winning Business by Design in-person programme, created to help individuals break into the creative industries, fashion, and retail careers. Unlock your potential with a flexible, self-paced programme that combines employability skills with real-world insight into the fashion and creative business. Designed with industry and education experts, this course gives you insider access to how the industry really works. Learn key creative and business skills, including: • Footwear and Accessory Design • Buying & Merchandising • Marketing (Social Media, PR & Digital Marketing) • Digital & E-commerce • Retail & Visual Merchandising Whether you're considering a career in the creative industry, studying, working, or managing other commitments, Business by Design Academy fits around your life, helping you build confidence, career-ready skills, and industry knowledge. With the app, you can: • Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere • Access expert-led fashion and creative industry modules • Build practical, job-ready skills • Explore real career pathways • Join a community of like-minded learners • Access exclusive career tools and resources More than just an online course, Business by Design Academy is your pathway into the creative world, opening doors for every generation. Start your journey into fashion, retail, and the creative industries today.

Screenshots

Sim de la Mode4 screens
BBD Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BBD Academy at none against Sim de la Mode's 10. BBD Academy also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Sim de la Mode sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BBD Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sim de la Mode ships an update every 3 months, BBD Academy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Sim de la Mode versus BBD Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSim de la ModeBBD Academy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB161 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEkaterina AdamovichKurt Geiger Limited

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sim de la Mode

One-time10
  • Level 1: Fashion UniverseFree
  • Level 1: Fashion Universe$1.99
  • Level 1: Fashion Universe$3.99
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  • Level 1: Fashion Universe$5.99
  • Level 1: Fashion Universe$7.99
  • Level 1: Fashion Universe$9.99
  • Level 1: Fashion Universe$11.99
  • Level 1: Fashion Universe$13.99
  • Level 2: Fashion Past$19.99
  • Levels 1 & 2 Bundle:$29.99
None

BBD Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sim de la Mode free?
Sim de la Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BBD Academy free?
BBD Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sim de la Mode or BBD Academy have ads?
Neither Sim de la Mode nor BBD Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sim de la Mode or BBD Academy?
Sim de la Mode ships an update every 3 months, and BBD Academy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sim de la Mode was updated on October 25, 2026 and BBD Academy on November 5, 2026.

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