Comparison

Korean Student Simulator vs Harem Promotion

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

Harem Promotion

An interactive narrative game where players navigate the complexities of an ancient Chinese palace. Make choices to rise through the ranks, from Attendant to Empress, facing tests and rivalries. Your decisions shape your destiny in this visually rich simulation.

Highlights
  • Realistic palace ranking system
  • Multiple choice narrative branches
  • Dozens of harem scenarios
  • Beautiful ancient art style
  • Multi-language support
  • Strategic decision-making for promotion
Features
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Harem Promotion is an interactive narrative game set in the ancient Chinese palace. 【Game Features】 - Realistic palace ranking system: From Attendant to Empress - Multiple choice branches: Every decision affects your fate - Rich palace events: Dozens of harem scenarios - Beautiful ancient art style - Multi-language support 【Gameplay】 - Carefully respond to the Empress's tests - Cleverly resolve framing attempts - Seize the right moment for the Emperor's favor Every choice is a gamble. Correct choices lead to promotion; wrong choices lead to disaster. 【Promotion Path】 Attendant → Noble Lady → Lady → Concubine → Consort → Noble Consort → Imperial Noble Consort → Empress Download now and begin your palace legend!

Screenshots

Korean Student Simulator4 screens
Harem Promotion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Korean Student Simulator at 84% against Harem Promotion's 0%. Korean Student Simulator also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). Harem Promotion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Harem Promotion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Korean Student Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Korean Student Simulator has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Korean Student Simulator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Harem Promotion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Korean Student Simulator versus Harem Promotion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKorean Student SimulatorHarem Promotion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size644 MB59 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperJunyeop KimYINGNAN XU

Customer experience

Korean Student Simulator

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

Harem Promotion

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
None

Harem Promotion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Korean Student Simulator free?
Korean Student Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Harem Promotion free?
Harem Promotion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Korean Student Simulator or Harem Promotion?
Korean Student Simulator is rated higher. Korean Student Simulator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Harem Promotion averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Korean Student Simulator or Harem Promotion have ads?
Both Korean Student Simulator and Harem Promotion show ads.
Which is updated more often, Korean Student Simulator or Harem Promotion?
Korean Student Simulator ships an update weekly, and Harem Promotion weekly. Most recently, Korean Student Simulator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Harem Promotion on October 31, 2026.

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