Admitted vs Linus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Admitted
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Admitted is the ultimate AI tool to assist you into your ideal college. Developed by consulting experts who have helped thousands of students excel in their college application journey worldwide, Admitted is here to empower you by bridging the information gap along the process. Download the app to receive the best counseling services and the most intelligent support system throughout high school. - Track your progress throughout high school. Record each of your grades, activities, and awards in the app from grades 9 to 12. get an overview of your accomplishments and discover areas for improvement. - Discover the ideal university that you haven’t heard about. Explore universities across US, Canada, and UK based on majors, learn about each school’s admission criteria, and get a head start on preparation. - Calculate your level of readiness to get into each school with our machine learning algorithm developed by consulting experts with 10+ years of experience. Leverage your strength and see where you stand among past applicants. - Expand your extracurricular experience. Discover internships, research opportunities, and community work around you, as well as online resources recommended by us. - Follow our step-by-step pre-arrival guide. From dorm selection to visa application, receive advice from consulting experts who previously prepared thousands of international students for their new chapter in life. - Get customized reminders on important dates. From Early Action to Regular Decision, set reminders for important deadlines so you don’t miss out. [Coming soon] Talk to your personal helper for confidence and real-time support Not sure where to start? Need help with course selection during your first year of uni? Our AI chatbot UNI is here to answer any questions you have in the college application process. [Coming soon] Schedule study sessions with peer tutors Need help with school? Receive help with subjects from Latin to Chemistry, and more. Subscription period: 1 month/3 months/12 months Pricing: You may refer to the iAP to find out whether you’ll pay a monthly plan ($8.99), a three-month plan ($19.99), or an annual plan ($49.99). Cancel your subscription: To cancel your subscription, turn off Continue to Subscribe in the iTunes/Apple ID system setting 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Automatic Renewal Service Terms: https://manage.admitted.tech/termsSubscribe/?lang=en privacy: https://manage.admitted.tech/privacy?lang=en
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 ads: Admitted at none against Linus's shown. Linus's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). 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. Admitted sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Linus sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Admitted ships an update monthly, Linus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Admitted | Linus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (759 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 759 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Direction EdTech INC. | Linus Labs, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Admitted
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Linus
Requested features
2 requests- Personalized practice
- Practice tests
In-app purchases
Admitted
- Parent Month Subscription 04$1.991 Month
- Parent Month Subscription 03$1.991 Month
- Parent Quarter Subscription 04$3.993 Months
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- Parent Quarter Subscription 05$3.993 Months
- Parent Quarter Subscription 03$3.993 Months
- Month Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Parent Year Subscription 03$12.991 Year
- Parent Year Subscription$12.991 Year
- Parent Year Subscription 04$12.991 Year
- Quarter Subscription14 Days trial$19.993 Months
- Year Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year
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
Questions
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Which is updated more often, Admitted or Linus?
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