# Pocket Academy

> Make your dream school in this management simulation game! School got you down?

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.kairosoft.android.school2\_en](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.kairosoft.android.school2_en)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.kairosoft.android.school2_en`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kairosoft
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 238,980
- **Rating:** 4.13 / 5 (4,177 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-14
- **First published:** 2012-04-25
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 47 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.kairosoft.android.school2_en)
- **Website:** [https://kairopark.jp/android/en/?from=m29](https://kairopark.jp/android/en/?from=m29)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://kairopark.jp/android/priv.html](http://kairopark.jp/android/priv.html)

## Description

**Pocket Academy** lets you design and run your dream school in an engaging simulation game. Customize classrooms, create clubs, and even influence student relationships to craft a vibrant academy. Host athletic meets, art shows, and other events to draw in students and increase your school's prestige.

Watch your students succeed as they prepare for college or their dream careers. Whether you're a fan of management sims or school-themed games, Pocket Academy offers endless fun building and managing your personal educational empire. Check out other great games from Kairosoft for more simulation experiences.

## Rankings

- #146,308 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`

## Review summary

Pocket Academy is beloved by fans for its depth, charm, and classic Kairosoft feel, offering engaging, long-term strategy and time-killing appeal. However, several recurring concerns dampen the experience: the game pace is slow and often frustrating, especially at the start due to unbalanced income/debt and weak onboarding. UI limitations like not being able to move facilities, plus the challenge of acquiring specific classrooms, add to the learning curve. Improvements to onboarding, pacing options, and early balance would help.

### Pros

- Addictive and highly replayable; long-time Kairosoft fans love it
- Classic Kairosoft experience with strong brand trust in the developer
- Great for passing time and casual play; solid time-killer
- Depth and creativity; players can experiment and build
- Overall positive fan-focused appeal: beloved and recommended among Kairosoft titles

### Cons

- Very slow game pace; desire for a speed-up option
- Poor early-game balance and risk of debt / income vs expenditure
- Weak onboarding and tutorials; confusing at first
- Inability to move facilities / limited UI flexibility
- Difficulty obtaining specific classrooms / heavy micro-management

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.kairosoft.android.school2_en)