Brain Journal vs Cambridge Active Learn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brain Journal
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The Brain journal app from Oxford University Press enables you to read Brain both online and offline on your iOS device (provided you have a relevant personal subscription or institutional subscription). You can: • download issues when you’re online, so that you can read them whether you’re connected to the Internet or not • view the tables of contents for issues when you’re online, whether you have downloaded them yet or not • easily read issues from cover to cover by swiping through articles • download and read advance articles (published ahead of print) • download and read the PDF version of an article • use the in-app search feature • bookmark your favourite articles • add your own notes to articles • share articles by email or on social media About the journal Brain provides researchers and clinicians with the finest original contributions in neurology. Leading studies in neurological science are balanced with practical clinical articles. Brain’s citation rating is one of the highest for neurology journals, and it consistently publishes papers that become classics in the field. The Editorial Board reflects both the journal’s truly international readership and wide coverage. The journal is published on behalf of the Guarantors of Brain by Oxford University Press. Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.
Cambridge Active Learn
This app provides a comprehensive platform for learning English and preparing for official tests. It offers curated learning materials and resources for effective study.
- English language learning
- Official test preparation
- Curated learning materials
- Assessment resources
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Cambridge Active Learn offers effective English language learning and assessment preparation. One stop access for curated learning and official test preparation material.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cambridge Active Learn at none against Brain Journal's shown. Cambridge Active Learn also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brain Journal ships an update every 8 months, Cambridge Active Learn every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brain Journal | Cambridge Active Learn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oxford University Press | Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App) |
In-app purchases
Brain Journal
No in-app purchases
Cambridge Active Learn
No in-app purchases
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