Comparison

Korean Student Simulator vs hololive Dreams

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

Head to head
About

Korean Student Simulator

Navigate the challenges of Korean high school and college entrance exams. Make strategic decisions to get into your dream university, or face cram school. Customize your journey with part-time jobs, exercise, and item collection.

Highlights
  • College entrance exam simulation
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Part-time job system
  • University and major selection
  • Customizable character traits
  • Social media sharing
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"If you live carelessly, you’ll end up in any random university!" Become a "K-high school senior," strategize, and take on the challenge of college entrance exams! But beware—if you fail to get into any university, you'll be forced into a cram school. Every decision you make will shape your destiny. A 220-page story awaits you, filled with diverse scenarios that unfold based on your choices! Did you get into your dream university? Edit your photo into your acceptance letter and share it with your friends! In the game, the number of accepted students by major is counted in real time. If you're already a university student, aim to enter as the top scorer in your major and brag about it. That moment, you'll become the ultimate campus star and receive countless confessions from your peers. [Game Features] Challenge yourself to get accepted into 2,087 majors across 52 universities nationwide. Collect university badges and unlock achievements. Fail your entrance exams? Off to cram school you go! Each location has unique characteristics: Study at the library, work part-time at a café, and manage your time your way. Build your stamina through exercise—college entrance exams are a marathon, not a sprint. Earn money through part-time jobs and buy items to aid your journey. Unlock various traits as you progress. These can either help or hinder you—study too hard, and you might end up with hair loss! Collect and equip stationery to boost your stats. Flaunt your acceptance letters and report cards on social media to impress your friends!

About

hololive Dreams

Experience a rhythm and RPG adventure with over 50 virtual idols. Develop a theme park, play mini-games, and enjoy a vast song library. Create and share custom rhythm charts for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Rhythm game with official music videos
  • Original chart creation and sharing
  • Theme park development
  • Variety of mini-games
  • Over 150 songs at launch
  • Auto-play feature
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The first official hololive mobile game『hololive Dreams (holodori)』 is here, featuring a rhythm & RPG gameplay! Centered around rhythm games, the game includes a variety of content such as theme park development and mini-games! Over 50 hololive members make an appearance, and the initial tracklist will include 150+ songs! A game that both hololive fans and newcomers can enjoy. The way you play is entirely up to you! ▼A full-fledged rhythm game▼ Enjoy a genuine rhythm game based on official music videos and live concert videos! The game features an ""Original Chart"" function, allowing you to make and share your own original charts! ・Extremely challenging, hardcore charts for dedicated players! ・Charts filled with love for the talents! ・Fun and quirky charts that everyone can enjoy together! And more! You are the limit! Play with charts created by players from all around the world, and experience endless fun! Even if you're not good at rhythm games, you can enjoy it worry-free with the auto-play feature! Aim for higher scores by training and organizing your talents! ▼A wide variety of over 150 songs at launch!▼ From hololive songs to cover songs! The lineup includes everything from the latest hits to classic tracks! hololive songs ・BIBBIDIBA ・Shiny Smily Story ・BLUE CLAPPER And more! Cover songs ・The Brave ・Megitsune ・Watashi no Ichiban Kawaiitokoro And more! ▼The game is set in a theme park▼ hololive members have arrived to an uninhabited island floating somewhere in the world. And you will need to team up with them to develop your very own dream theme park! Play rhythm games and mini-games to complete quests and expand your theme park! Also, by completing holomem Quests, you can unlock and add more playable talents! Unlock your favorite holomem and build your dream theme park! Many facilities full of hololive’s unique charm will also take the stage! Experience an original story unique to this game! Aim to complete your dream theme park! ▼Mini-games. Solo or with everyone!▼ The game will include a variety of mini-games that can be enjoyed alone or with friends! Have fun with everyone or compete against others! Includes mini-games with simple controls, so even those who struggle with tricky actions can enjoy them! A wide lineup ranging from casual games you can play in a short time, to challenging, hardcore games you'll want to keep replaying! Earn rewards by playing, and use them to speed up the talent’s growth and theme park development! ▼Official website: https://www.hololive-dreams.com/en ▼Terms of Service: https://www.hololive-dreams.com/en/terms/ ▼Privacy Policy: https://qualiarts.jp/privacy ▼Ⓒ COVER / Ⓒ QualiArts, Inc. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Powered by Live2D

Screenshots

Korean Student Simulator4 screens
hololive Dreams4 screens

Verdict

The call

Korean Student Simulator and hololive Dreams both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Korean Student Simulator's written reviews are positive against 72% of hololive Dreams's. hololive Dreams's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Korean Student Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and hololive Dreams sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Korean Student Simulator against 4.9 for hololive Dreams. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 5.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Korean Student Simulator's written reviews are positive against 72% of hololive Dreams's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Korean Student Simulator versus hololive Dreams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKorean Student Simulatorhololive Dreams
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better4.9 (5.5K ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better71.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K5.5K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size644 MB588 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperJunyeop KimQualiArts, Inc.

Customer experience

Korean Student Simulator

All ratings1,095 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.5%

hololive Dreams

All ratings5,452 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral10.0%
Negative18.4%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Korean Student Simulator

One-time10
  • 16 Cookies$0.99
  • 32 Cookies$1.99
  • Study Starter Pack (Bonus Cookies!)$2.29
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  • 48 Cookies$2.99
  • Ad Removal$5.99
  • 98 Cookies$5.99
  • Endless Winter (Premium)$6.99
  • Retry Year (Premium)$6.99
  • Ad Removal Premium$7.99
  • 298 Cookies$17.99
10 purchases

hololive Dreams

Subscriptions4
  • Mori Calliope Membership$1.991 Month
  • Ninomae Ina'nis Membership$1.991 Month
  • FUWAMOCO Membership$1.991 Month
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  • holo Passport$2.991 Month
One-time6
  • Blue Diamond x360$2.99
  • Blue Diamond x950$6.99
  • Premium Mission Pass$11.99
Show 3 more
  • Blue Diamond x2500$19.99
  • Blue Diamond x4000$29.99
  • Blue Diamond x8200$59.99

Questions

Is Korean Student Simulator free?
Korean Student Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is hololive Dreams free?
hololive Dreams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Korean Student Simulator or hololive Dreams?
Korean Student Simulator is rated higher. Korean Student Simulator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while hololive Dreams averages 4.9 from 5.5K ratings.
Do Korean Student Simulator or hololive Dreams have ads?
Both Korean Student Simulator and hololive Dreams show ads.
Which is updated more often, Korean Student Simulator or hololive Dreams?
Korean Student Simulator ships an update weekly, and hololive Dreams weekly. Most recently, Korean Student Simulator was updated on November 12, 2026 and hololive Dreams on November 12, 2026.

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