# Algebra vs Brainly

The clearest difference is ads: Algebra at none against Brainly's shown. Algebra also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Brainly's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (284K vs 1.3K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Algebra sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Brainly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Algebra against 4.7 for Brainly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainly has 284K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Algebra's written reviews are positive against 55% of Brainly's.

Algebra ships an update every 4 months, Brainly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Algebra | Brainly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algebra/id406783021/reviews)** | [4.7 (284K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainly-your-personal-tutor/id745089947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **284K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 55.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 15 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YourTeacher.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/340925628) | [Brainly sp. z o o](https://appshunter.io/developer/585621527) |

## What reviewers say

### Algebra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algebra/id406783021)

Master pre-algebra through college algebra with comprehensive video lessons, practice exercises, and assessments. Get personalized math instruction to build a strong foundation and track your academic progress.

**Highlights:** Video instruction, Guided practice, Tests and quizzes, Diagnostic assessments, Worksheets and notes, Progress tracking, Chapter reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 | $9.99 | per month |
| Place Value | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adding Integers & Subtracting Integers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Two-Step Equations - Alg | $4.99 | one-time |
| Equations with Fractions | $4.99 | one-time |
| Algebra Word Problems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rational Expressions | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multiplying Dividing Rational Expressions | $4.99 | one-time |
| Simplifying Radicals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multiplying Radicals | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to understand
- 🚀 Comprehensive lessons
- 💡 Helpful visuals and examples
- 👍 Excellent explanations
- 👍 Logical design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 💰 Expensive monthly fee
- 🐛 Occasional freezing/crashing issues
- 🔇 Monotonous instructor voice

**Reported bugs**

- Progress/scores getting deleted
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more practice problems and word questions
- Provide a scratch pad/workspace within the app
- Expand to cover more advanced algebra topics
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Brainly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainly-your-personal-tutor/id745089947)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app provides 24/7 on-demand tutoring for K-12 students in subjects like math, science, and English. It combines human tutors with AI support to offer step-by-step explanations for homework and test preparation, aiming for guaranteed grade improvement.

**Highlights:** 24/7 on-demand tutoring, Human tutors and AI support, Step-by-step explanations, Homework help, Test preparation, Math, science, English support, K-12 coverage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brainly Plus, Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Semi-annual | $13.49 | per 6 months |
| Brainly Plus, Annual | $15.00 | per year |
| Brainly Plus, Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| Brainly Tutor, Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Brainly Tutor, Annual | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for homework and understanding concepts
- 👍 Detailed step-by-step explanations
- 👍 Responsive community of users
- 👍 Useful for various subjects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app
- 💰 Paywall for full access and tutoring
- 🤖 Inaccurate or irrelevant answers from some users
- 🤖 Moderation issues with inappropriate content
- 🤖 Difficulty canceling subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Issues with login and account management
- Problems with uploading images and scanning questions
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete or edit questions and answers
- Option to sort questions by grade level
- Improved notification system
- Better integration between app and website
- More effective moderation and content control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Algebra free?

Algebra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brainly free?

Brainly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Algebra or Brainly?

Algebra is rated higher. Algebra averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Brainly averages 4.7 from 284K ratings.

### Do Algebra or Brainly have ads?

Brainly shows ads; Algebra does not.

### Which is updated more often, Algebra or Brainly?

Algebra ships an update every 4 months, and Brainly weekly. Most recently, Algebra was updated on October 25, 2026 and Brainly on October 27, 2026.

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