Comparison

Neural Network vs Neural Network Academy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Neural Network

Explore neural networks through interactive tutorials and visualized labs. Learn key concepts with gamified missions and build models intuitively. Access a variety of datasets and classic deep learning models on the go.

Highlights
  • Interactive tutorials with charts
  • Visualized neural network lab
  • Gamified learning missions
  • Variety of 2D/3D datasets
  • Visualized deep learning models
  • Intuitive model editor
Features
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Learning and using neural networks in an intuitive and natural way! Intuitive and interactive tutorials. A large number of charts and interactive components are used to make learning more intuitive. Visualized Neural Network Lab. Open the black box of neural networks with simplified datasets and full visualization, gain more intuition. Learning with mission like gaming. In the missions, you will run into many key concepts in neural networks, complete the challenges and acquire a deep understanding. Put neural network lab in your pocket. Variety of datasets: 2D and 3D datasets both with regression and classification. Get the dataset just with a tapping. Do experiments at anytime anywhere. Good visualized neural network knowledges. Key concepts and dynamics are showed with charts and animations. Activations, regularizations, loss functions, classifications, Embedding, CNN1d, CNN2d, RNN and more to come. Visualized Deep Learning Models. Learn the most classic models in an intuitive way that has never been seen before, and quickly master cutting-edge technology. Through modular diagrams, understand how data changes from input to output and how it changes at each step. There are detailed documents for each module, and even reference papers, source codes and animations. Visual neural network model editor. Quickly build a model by dragging your fingers. What you see is what you get: Through real-time calculation and display of the output of each step, the construction of the model has never been so intuitive and efficient; real-time display of various errors, including parameters/input types and value compatibility, etc., abandoning inefficient debugging. MORE FEATURES COMING!!!

About

Neural Network Academy

Features
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Neural Network Academy makes artificial intelligence hands-on, approachable, and genuinely fun. Whether you're a student, a curious adult, or a developer new to machine learning, this app guides you from "what even is a neuron?" to training real AI on your own photos — no experience needed. -- LESSONS -- Five bite-sized lessons cover the ideas behind every modern AI system: • What is a Neuron? - drag sliders and watch a single neuron compute in real time • Weights & Bias - see exactly how small number changes shift a network's output • Activation Functions - explore sigmoid and ReLU on live interactive graphs • How Networks Learn - follow a forward pass step by step with animated signal flow • Backpropagation - understand the algorithm behind every AI you've ever used Each lesson ends with a quiz that locks in what you've learned and earns XP to unlock the next tool. -- PLAYGROUND -- Train a real neural network on classic logic problems: XOR, AND, and OR. Watch the live loss curve fall as your network finds the pattern. Adjust layer count, neuron count, and learning rate - then hit Train and see the math work. -- NETWORK BUILDER -- Design your own architecture from scratch. Add layers, set neuron counts, and watch the signal flow forward through your custom network before training begins. -- HOT DOG LAB -- Draw examples directly on a pixel canvas, label them, and train a classifier on your own drawings. Works with any two categories you choose - a playful introduction to image classification. -- PHOTO CLASSIFIER -- The most powerful tool in the app. Pick two categories, add photos from your library, tap Train, and watch a real model learn to tell them apart. Test it instantly with any new photo. -- BUILT FOR LEARNING -- • XP & level system keeps you motivated and on track • Lessons unlock progressively - concepts build on each other naturally • Every idea has an interactive demo, not just a wall of text • Live training animations show loss dropping in real time • Clean native iOS design - no ads, no subscriptions, no account needed Neural Network Academy is for anyone who has ever wondered how AI actually works. Not just how to use it - how it thinks.

Screenshots

Neural Network4 screens
Neural Network Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Neural Network at Free against Neural Network Academy's $2.99. Neural Network also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). Neural Network Academy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Neural Network is free to download; Neural Network Academy costs $2.99 up front. Neural Network sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 6 months. Neural Network Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Neural Network versus Neural Network Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeural NetworkNeural Network Academy
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (141 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer大胜 纪MCV Palo Alto LLC

Bugs and requests

Neural Network

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Cannot decrement hidden layer nodes
  • Network connection error when becoming a member
  • Network abnormal when purchasing
  • App crashes after section 1.2 1.3
  • XOR neural network graph mistake
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  • Tutorial section needs further strengthening
  • Neural network output not explained
  • Cannot predict after model training

Requested features

15 requests
  • Update traffic widget for iOS
  • Make a Neural Network Launcher
  • Add a Dark Mode
  • Hope to update new neural networks
  • Hope to add highlight marking function
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  • Model import file type
  • Hope for more tutorials
  • Add German Language
  • Provide a one-time purchase option
  • Hope for ads to lower lifetime cost
  • Request customer service and technical support
  • Expect more tutorials
  • Add specialized teaching videos
  • Explain neural network prediction
  • Add highlight marking function

Neural Network Academy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Neural Network

Subscriptions2
  • Semiannual subscription$12.996 Months
  • Annual subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$24.99
None

Neural Network Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neural Network free?
Neural Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neural Network Academy free?
Neural Network Academy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Neural Network or Neural Network Academy have ads?
Neither Neural Network nor Neural Network Academy shows ads.

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