Comparison

Brill vs Peak

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

Head to head
About

Brill

Learn languages effortlessly with a minimalist widget that displays new words on your home screen throughout the day. This app focuses on natural vocabulary absorption without reminders or pressure, fitting seamlessly into your daily routine.

Highlights
  • Learn without opening an app
  • One word at a time display
  • Minimalist home screen widget
  • Supports 28 languages
  • Customizable Pro features
  • Light, dark, and clear styles
Features
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You don’t need more study time. You need better exposure. Brill helps you learn languages at a glance. New words appear directly on your Home screen, so learning happens naturally as you go about your day — no streaks, no reminders, no friction. Add a beautifully minimal widget and start absorbing vocabulary without thinking about it. WHY BRILL WORKS • Learn without opening an app • One word at a time, shown throughout your day • Designed to build real habits, not guilt SUPPORTED LANGUAGES Choose from 28 languages and explore essential, high-frequency vocabulary — perfect for beginners and casual learners. Available in: Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Hokkien), Russian, Turkish, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Greek, Ukrainian, Romanian, Hungarian, Danish, Filipino, Malay, Hebrew, Mongolian, & Bulgarian DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR SCREEN • Clean, distraction-free widget • Light, dark, and clear styles • Home Screen and Lock Screen support GO PRO TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR LEARNING • Add your own words • Filter vocabulary by topic • Blur translations to strengthen memory • Control how often words refresh • Unlock Lock Screen widgets No accounts. No streaks. No pressure. Just language learning that fits into your life. Your next language starts with one glance. Our full Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions are available on our website. They clearly outline the data Brill collects, how we use it, and how users can manage their information. Privacy Policy: https://www.brillapp.com/legal/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://www.brillapp.com/legal/terms-and-conditions

About

Peak

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Stop jumping between tutorials. Learn skills with clear paths, hands-on challenges, and help when you get stuck. Peak guides you through structured, five-level learning plans, with interactive activities that show you what to tackle next. When something doesn't click, ask Peak Mentor by voice about your current learning activity. Get contextual guidance without leaving your learning plan. Track your progress, complete challenges, and build a portfolio showcasing your learning and completed work. Choose a skill, follow your learning path, and start making progress. Start learning with Peak for free.

Screenshots

Brill4 screens
Peak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Peak at none against Brill's 4. Brill's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brill sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Peak asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brill ships an update weekly, Peak every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brill versus Peak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrillPeak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB80 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAddison SchultzLukas Filip

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Brill

Subscriptions4
  • Brill Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Brill Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Brill Pro Annually$9.991 Year
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  • Brill Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Peak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brill free?
Brill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Peak free?
Peak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brill or Peak have ads?
Peak shows ads; Brill does not.
Which is updated more often, Brill or Peak?
Brill ships an update weekly, and Peak every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brill was updated on October 23, 2026 and Peak on October 21, 2026.

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