Comparison

NMO Academy vs Linus

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

Head to head
About

NMO Academy

Features
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The Growth Academy aims to provide high-quality, specialized courses and lessons in the field of finance and business, to develop investment professionals through intensive practical education under the supervision of experts, and to raise investment awareness among individuals.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

NMO Academy4 screens
Linus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NMO Academy at none against Linus's 10. NMO Academy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Linus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 3 months. NMO Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NMO Academy ships an update every 5 days, Linus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NMO Academy versus Linus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNMO AcademyLinus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (797 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—68.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—797 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNmoacademyLinus Labs, Inc.

Bugs and requests

NMO Academy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Linus

Requested features

2 requests
  • Personalized practice
  • Practice tests

In-app purchases

None

NMO Academy

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Linus

Subscriptions10
  • 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 Yearly3 Days trial$499.001 Year
  • Turbo Yearly3 Days trial$600.001 Year

Questions

Is NMO Academy free?
NMO Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linus free?
Linus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NMO Academy or Linus have ads?
Linus shows ads; NMO Academy does not.
Which is updated more often, NMO Academy or Linus?
NMO Academy ships an update every 5 days, and Linus every 11 days. Most recently, NMO Academy was updated on October 27, 2026 and Linus on November 4, 2026.

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