247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Idle Daycare Tycoon is the household name in idle games school, but it's far from the only option. We track 247+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.5★ (1.7K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.7★ (5.7K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.4★ (8.7K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.6★ (100K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.8★ (2.2K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.8★ (24K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.7★ (2.7K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.6★ (3.4K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
Build and manage your own daycare business empire. Grow your facilities, serve clients, and make strategic decisions to become a millionaire manager. This casual game offers exciting levels and fun gameplay.
Manage a high school, from student well-being to academic success. Upgrade classrooms, hire teachers, and watch your school grow. Earn money even when offline in this idle simulation game.
Build and manage your own university from a small campus to a renowned educational institution. Make strategic decisions to expand facilities, meet student and staff needs, and compete with other universities online. Grow your business and become the best rector.
Experience a nostalgic school simulation where you'll tackle exams, manage chores, and organize school life. Outsmart teachers, clean up messes, and drive the school bus. Decorate and expand your school to create a unique learning space.
Build and manage your own magical wizarding school in this idle simulation game. Automate construction, brew potions, and explore a magic world to earn coins and unlock new features. Hire staff and train students to advance their magical skills.
Build and manage your own magic academy, upgrading classes and enrolling students. Automate construction for idle income and explore the magic world to discover new buildings and resources. Brew potions and teach students magical skills like casting spells and brewing potions.
Build and manage a popular super mall from scratch, upgrading stores and employees to become a business tycoon. Uncover a revenge plot by gaining the trust of key characters to reclaim what was taken from you.
Manage and grow a thriving harbor, even while offline. Start with a small dock, upgrade boats, catch fish, and open businesses to earn income. Hire workers to automate tasks and unlock new areas and ship types as your harbor expands.
Manage a charming school exclusively for adorable cat students. Build and expand facilities, watch your feline pupils learn and relax, and grow your idle tycoon empire. Enjoy a cozy, casual simulation experience with simple controls and offline play.
Manage and grow your own virtual school from a small institution to a bustling campus. Hire staff, upgrade facilities, and educate students while balancing finances. Enjoy idle gameplay that earns resources even when you're offline.
Build and manage your own magical academy for dragons. Recruit students, offer courses, and upgrade facilities to train them into master dragon tamers. Earn income even while offline.
Manage a goblin mining operation, merging goblins to create stronger teams and upgrading your mine. Smash rocks for rewards, collect cards for bonuses, and explore new mines. Participate in events to grow your mining empire.
Manage and expand your own school, from elementary to senior high, as its principal. Make strategic decisions, handle school politics, and unlock new facilities to create a globally renowned institution. Experience the challenges and fun of running a school.
A minimalist pixel-art idle game where you optimize a computer loop to generate resources. Reinvest earnings to boost performance, unlock permanent upgrades, and enjoy endless progression with offline earnings.