# BigFuture School vs Bold.org

BigFuture School and Bold.org both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Bold.org's written reviews are positive against 28% of BigFuture School's. Bold.org also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). BigFuture School's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#1 vs #71). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BigFuture School against 4.7 for Bold.org. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BigFuture School has 21K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of BigFuture School's written reviews are positive against 95% of Bold.org's.

BigFuture School ships an update monthly, Bold.org weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BigFuture School | Bold.org |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigfuture-school/id6462904878/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldorg-scholarships/id6477827030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **95.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #71 |
| Size | 25 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The College Board](https://appshunter.io/developer/361264757) | [Bold.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730731181) |

## What reviewers say

### BigFuture School

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Education, #2 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


### Bold.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldorg-scholarships/id6477827030)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Discover and apply for thousands of exclusive scholarships directly from your phone. This platform offers smart matching, one-tap applications for no-essay scholarships, and rewards for engagement, helping students secure funding for their education.

**Highlights:** Thousands of exclusive scholarships, Smart matching to scholarships, One-tap application, No-essay scholarship options, Earn Bold Points rewards, Direct scholarship disbursement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Easy to earn cash back
- 🏆 Helpful for scholarships
- 💳 Convenient debit card
- 💸 Rewards for spending
- 🤑 Ability to pay off student loans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow to redeem points
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on scholarships
- 🤖 Automated responses from support
- 🔒 Difficulty managing settings
- 💱 Limited cash back options

**Reported bugs**

- Account login issues
- Glitches with point redemption
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Apply for scholarships directly in the app
- More frequent point updates
- Ability to dispute charges
- Daily login bonus in the app
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BigFuture School free?

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

### Is Bold.org free?

Bold.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BigFuture School or Bold.org?

Bold.org is rated higher. BigFuture School averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Bold.org averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do BigFuture School or Bold.org have ads?

Bold.org shows ads; BigFuture School does not.

### Which is updated more often, BigFuture School or Bold.org?

BigFuture School ships an update monthly, and Bold.org weekly. Most recently, BigFuture School was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bold.org on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BigFuture School or Bold.org?

BigFuture School currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Bold.org at #71. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*