# TeachTap vs BigFuture School

TeachTap and BigFuture School both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of TeachTap's written reviews are positive against 28% of BigFuture School's. TeachTap also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). BigFuture School's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TeachTap sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. BigFuture School asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TeachTap against 4.6 for BigFuture School. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BigFuture School has 19K ratings behind it against 883, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of TeachTap's written reviews are positive against 28% of BigFuture School's.

TeachTap ships an update every 5 days, BigFuture School monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TeachTap | BigFuture School |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (883 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teachtap/id6449712355/reviews) | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigfuture-school/id6462904878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 883 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 144 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GT School, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684520888) | [The College Board](https://appshunter.io/developer/361264757) |

## What reviewers say

### TeachTap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teachtap/id6449712355)

Prepare for SAT and AP exams with an AI-powered app offering personalized guidance, engaging lessons, and unlimited practice tests. Achieve your target scores and gain confidence for college admissions with 24/7 AI tutor support.

**Highlights:** AI-powered lessons, Personalized guidance, 24/7 AI tutors, Unlimited practice tests, Instant feedback, Progress analytics

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted Course Access | $30.00 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $39.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer 2 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Course Access | $79.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Course Access 2 | $149.00 | one-time |
| SAT Bootcamp 60% Off | $159.00 | one-time |
| SAT Crash Course 60% Off | $159.00 | one-time |
| AP Program | $199.00 | one-time |
| SAT Bootcamp 50% Off | $199.00 | one-time |
| Digital SAT Crash Course | $199.00 | one-time |
| AP Program with SAT | $299.00 | one-time |
| SAT Bootcamp + AP Add-on | $299.00 | one-time |
| SAT Crash Course + AP Add-on | $299.00 | one-time |
| AP Program - Regular | $399.00 | one-time |
| SAT Bootcamp Regular | $399.00 | one-time |
| SAT Crash Course Regular | $399.00 | one-time |
| Discounted Ultimate Test Prep | $399.00 | one-time |
| Ultimate AP Test Prep | $799.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and fun learning experience
- 💡 Innovative use of AI and historical figures
- 👍 Effective for AP test preparation
- 🚀 Efficient micro-learning format
- 👍 Personalized and adaptive learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High cost for full course access
- 🐛 Some incorrect information
- 🔍 Limited course options currently available

**Reported bugs**

- Video pauses when comments are opened
- Some UI elements feel unintuitive to use

**Requested features**

- Add more AP course options
- Incorporate more visuals and multimedia
- Increase speed of AI character voices
- Implement free response practice and feedback
- Add background music to enhance engagement


### BigFuture School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigfuture-school/id6462904878)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Education, #7 Top Free (US App Store)

This app provides students with access to their test scores and personalized college and career information. It helps users plan and pay for college, and connects them with potential scholarship programs. Access requires a mobile number provided during a qualifying test.

**Highlights:** Access test scores, Connect with colleges and scholarships, Personalized career information, College planning and payment guidance

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful information and resources
- 🚀 Straightforward navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Scores not showing up
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Multiple accounts linked to one phone number
- Recovery email not working
- Scores not syncing between app and website

**Requested features**

- Ability to change phone number
- Better integration with College Board website
- More customization options
- Faster score reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TeachTap free?

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

### Is BigFuture School free?

BigFuture School is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TeachTap or BigFuture School?

BigFuture School is rated higher. TeachTap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 883 ratings, while BigFuture School averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do TeachTap or BigFuture School have ads?

TeachTap shows ads; BigFuture School does not.

### Which is updated more often, TeachTap or BigFuture School?

TeachTap ships an update every 5 days, and BigFuture School monthly. Most recently, TeachTap was updated on October 22, 2026 and BigFuture School on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*