# Monkey Student vs Panda Prank

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Panda Prank at none against Monkey Student's 10. Panda Prank also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Monkey Student's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 39) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monkey Student sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Panda Prank asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monkey Student holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monkey Student has 4.3K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Monkey Student's written reviews are positive against 50% of Panda Prank's.

Monkey Student ships an update fortnightly, Panda Prank weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Student | Panda Prank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-student-school-prank/id6757172065/reviews)** | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-prank-life-simulator/id6760892192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **52.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 547 MB | 541 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CTC Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786328123) | [WeUp Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886650336) |

## What reviewers say

### Monkey Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-student-school-prank/id6757172065)

Become the ultimate school prankster in this open-world sandbox game. Use everyday objects to create hilarious surprises and complete missions to unlock new tools and disguises. Outsmart the teacher and turn the campus into your playground of fun.

**Highlights:** Open-world sandbox gameplay, Interactive environment with usable items, Creative prank execution, Mission-based progression, Unlockable tools and disguises, Teacher avoidance mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack Gem 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Start Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL PACK | $1.49 | one-time |
| No ADS basic | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $4.49 | one-time |
| Pack Gem 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gem 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gem 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gem 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gem 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Panda Prank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-prank-life-simulator/id6760892192)

Cause playful chaos as a mischievous panda in a lively park. Explore, plan pranks, and avoid getting caught to unlock new tools and complete challenges. Enjoy open-world fun with simple controls and humorous animations.

**Highlights:** Hilarious prank gameplay, Open park world exploration, Unlockable prank tools, Daily missions and rewards, Strategy and humor, Fun animations and reactions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Student free?

Monkey Student is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Panda Prank free?

Panda Prank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monkey Student or Panda Prank?

Monkey Student is rated higher. Monkey Student averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Panda Prank averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.

### Do Monkey Student or Panda Prank have ads?

Monkey Student shows ads; Panda Prank does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monkey Student or Panda Prank?

Monkey Student ships an update fortnightly, and Panda Prank weekly. Most recently, Monkey Student was updated on October 24, 2026 and Panda Prank on October 24, 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.*