# School Days vs BitLife

The clearest difference is rating: BitLife at 4.8 against School Days's 4.1. BitLife also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.8M vs 3.3K). School Days's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 51%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. School Days sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BitLife sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BitLife holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BitLife has 1.8M ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of School Days's written reviews are positive against 51% of BitLife's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

School Days ships an update every 3 months, BitLife every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | School Days | BitLife |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-days/id998177668/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitlife-life-simulator/id1374403536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K | **1.8M** |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 51.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#15** |
| Size | 65 MB | 385 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [MDickie Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/498978165) | [Candywriter, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954685) |

## What reviewers say

### School Days

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-days/id998177668)

Experience school life in a challenging environment where survival and academic success are key. Navigate classes, answer questions, and manage your popularity among students. Explore an interactive city and master various in-game controls to achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Real-time school simulation, Interactive city exploration, Academic challenges and subjects, Popularity contest mechanics, Diverse in-game controls, Customization options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Education | $2.99 | one-time |


### BitLife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitlife-life-simulator/id1374403536)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Role Playing, #31 Top Free · Simulation, #69 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #69 Top Grossing · Simulation, #202 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

This text-based life simulator allows you to make choices that shape your virtual life from birth to death. You can pursue a path of good deeds or embrace a life of crime and chaos. Every decision impacts your story, leading to unique outcomes.

**Highlights:** Text-based life simulation, Choice-driven narrative, Career and education paths, Relationship and family simulation, Crime and consequence system, Multiple life outcomes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Machine Use | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship | $7.99 | one-time |
| Investor Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Landlord Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| C.U.L.T. Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| God Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship + God Mode | $15.99 | one-time |
| Boss Mode | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Constantly updated
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Too many features behind paywall
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Certain mechanics feel unrealistic

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when adopting children
- Losing Bitizenship status after updates
- Certain jobs/careers not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More family-related features (grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc.)
- Ability to start own business or company
- More crime-related activities and scenarios
- Expanded education and career options
- Deeper relationships with friends and coworkers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is School Days free?

School Days is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BitLife free?

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

### Which has better reviews, School Days or BitLife?

BitLife is rated higher. School Days averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while BitLife averages 4.8 from 1.8M ratings.

### Do School Days or BitLife have ads?

BitLife shows ads; School Days does not.

### Which is updated more often, School Days or BitLife?

School Days ships an update every 3 months, and BitLife every 2 weeks. Most recently, School Days was updated on November 5, 2026 and BitLife on November 6, 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.*