Pocket Academy 3 in IOS

Simulation

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

87/100

Pocket Academy 3 is Kairosoft's most refined management sim to date. For those unfamiliar with the developer, they are the masters of the 'isometric pixel-art tycoon' genre. This third installment in the school-management series adds layers of depth that were missing from its predecessors, including more detailed student clubs, school festivals, and complex building synergies.

As an expert in the Kairosoft ecosystem, I found the pace of this entry to be much more balanced. You start with a small, struggling school and slowly build it into a world-class institution by hiring the right teachers and placing facilities in 'combos' that boost student stats. Watching your students graduate and succeed in their chosen careers provides a unique sense of parental pride that few other games manage to capture. It is a deep, charming, and endlessly replayable simulation that is worth every penny.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.24Mon Nov 20 2023

Fixed minor issues.


Your favorite dream school simulator is back and better than ever! Introducing: The super fun school festival!

Build facilities and create a great school environment. Set up classrooms, a cafeteria...and a counseling room! (A little nerve-wracking for students to get called in there!)

Place compatible facilities together to create popular spots which will make your school really stand out. As the school's popularity and rep go up, enrollment applications will flood in.

Once you get the hang of things, hold a school festival, complete with fun activities for all!

Get serious about school clubs, too! Once your students get good enough to breeze through practice matches, enter them into the nationals and help them reach that sweet victory. They may even get scouted for their talent!

Help your students prepare for placement tests so they can realize their dreams.

Much sweat and many a tear will be shed as you build your ideal school!

12 years since Pocket Academy, we've perfected the recipe for an exciting school management simulator, packing in lots of new features!

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Supports drag to scroll and pinch to zoom.

Search for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp

Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games!

Kairosoft's pixel art game series continues!

Follow us on X(Twitter) for the latest Kairosoft news and information.

https://twitter.com/kairokun2010


Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Your favorite dream school simulator is back and better than ever! Introducing: The super fun school festival!

Build facilities and create a great school environment. Set up classrooms, a cafeteria...and a counseling room! (A little nerve-wracking for students to get called in there!)

Place compatible facilities together to create popular spots which will make your school really stand out. As the school's popularity and rep go up, enrollment applications will flood in.

Once you get the hang of things, hold a school festival, complete with fun activities for all!

Get serious about school clubs, too! Once your students get good enough to breeze through practice matches, enter them into the nationals and help them reach that sweet victory. They may even get scouted for their talent!

Help your students prepare for placement tests so they can realize their dreams.

Much sweat and many a tear will be shed as you build your ideal school!

12 years since Pocket Academy, we've perfected the recipe for an exciting school management simulator, packing in lots of new features!

--

Supports drag to scroll and pinch to zoom.

Search for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp

Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games!

Kairosoft's pixel art game series continues!

Follow us on X(Twitter) for the latest Kairosoft news and information.

https://twitter.com/kairokun2010


Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 479 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Pocket Academy 3 lets you take the reins of your own educational institution. Build classrooms, labs, and sports fields to create the perfect learning environment. Help students study for exams, join clubs, and find their dream careers. Host school festivals to attract new students and improve your school's ranking. With Kairosoft's signature pixel art and deep management mechanics, your dream school is just a tap away.

Features

1

In-depth school management and customization

2

Adorable Kairosoft signature pixel art

3

Dynamic student life and career paths

4

New school festivals and club activities

Tips

Promotion Videos

Pocket Academy 3 - YouTube

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Q&A

No, Pocket Academy 3 is a premium 'pay-once' game with no ads or microtransactions.

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