Almost Fun SAT vs Linus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Almost Fun SAT
Prepare for the SAT with over 400 practice questions. This app offers a convenient way to build your skills with short, daily practice sessions. Perfect for studying on the go during commutes or downtime.
- Over 400 practice questions
- Daily skill building
- On-the-go study
- Quick SAT preparation
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A quick and easy way to prepare for the SAT with over 400 practice questions. Practice a little every day to build your skills. Just whip out your phone and pull up a question on the subway, while waiting in line at Starbucks, or whenever you need to pretend like you're texting someone.
Linus
This app offers a gamified approach to preparing for the new Digital SAT. It provides targeted practice for Math, Vocabulary, and Reading sections, with features like daily quests and progress tracking to make studying engaging and effective.
- Gamified learning with quests and streaks
- Simulates Bluebook testing experience
- Targeted Math, Vocabulary, and Reading practice
- Smart study planner for bite-sized lessons
- Instant feedback on answers
- Progress tracking
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Stop studying harder. Start studying smarter for the new Digital SAT. Linus is the SAT prep app built for how the test actually works now. Adaptive practice that mirrors the real Digital SAT format, so nothing on test day surprises you. WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE LINUS: - 250+ point score improvement guarantee - Adaptive practice that matches the real Digital SAT - Math, Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary all in one app - Personalized study plan based on YOUR test date - Gamified daily practice that actually sticks - Built specifically for the new Digital SAT format START FREE, UPGRADE WHEN YOU'RE READY Try Linus free for 3 days. Practice real SAT questions, see your score improve, then decide. No commitment until you're convinced. HOW IT WORKS Set your target score, enter your test date, and Linus builds a study plan around YOUR timeline. Whether your SAT is in 2 weeks or 6 months, Linus adapts to make every study session count. WHAT MAKES LINUS DIFFERENT Most test prep apps just throw practice questions at you. Linus tracks what you're getting wrong, adapts in real time, and focuses your study time where it matters most. It's like having a private SAT tutor in your pocket. Rated 4.8 stars by students who raised their scores. Questions? Reach us at support@linusprep.com Disclaimer: SAT and BigFuture are trademarks registered and owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with and does not endorse this product. Bluebook is a trademark of the College Board. WEBSITE: https://linusprep.com TERMS OF USE: https://linusprep.com/legal PRIVACY POLICY: https://linusprep.com/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Almost Fun SAT at none against Linus's 14. Almost Fun SAT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 68%). Linus's advantage is ratings volume (759 vs 114). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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. Linus sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 3 months. Almost Fun SAT asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Almost Fun SAT against 4.8 for Linus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linus has 759 ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Almost Fun SAT's written reviews are positive against 68% of Linus's.
Almost Fun SAT ships an update fortnightly, Linus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Almost Fun SAT | Linus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (114 ratings) | 4.8 (759 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better | 68.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 114 | 759 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Almost Fun, Inc. | Linus Labs, Inc. |
Customer experience
Almost Fun SAT
Linus
Bugs and requests
Almost Fun SAT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Linus
Requested features
2 requests- Personalized practice
- Practice tests
In-app purchases
Almost Fun SAT
No in-app purchases
Linus
- Premium Quarterly3 Days trial$24.993 Months
- Turbo$24.991 Month
- Turbo3 Days trial$24.991 Month
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- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Turbo Monthly3 Days trial$99.001 Month
- Turbo Monthly3 Days trial$100.001 Month
- Turbo$149.991 Year
- Turbo3 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Turbo$150.001 Month
- Linus Premium$249.003 Months
- Turbo Yearly3 Days trial$499.001 Year
- Turbo$500.001 Year
- Turbo Yearly3 Days trial$600.001 Year
- SAT Test Date Access$79.00
