# Linus vs Brainblast

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brainblast at every 3 days against Linus's every 11 days. Brainblast also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). Linus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linus sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 3 months and Brainblast sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Linus against 4.7 for Brainblast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 759 and 579 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Linus's written reviews are positive against 61% of Brainblast's.

Linus ships an update every 11 days, Brainblast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linus | Brainblast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (759 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linus-digital-sat-prep/id6740494483/reviews)** | [4.7 (579 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainblast-sat-prep/id6744460293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **759** | 579 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 93 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Linus Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790246412) | [Brainblast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807809361) |

## What reviewers say

### Linus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linus-digital-sat-prep/id6740494483)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Turbo | $24.99 | per month |
| Turbo | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Turbo Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Turbo Monthly | $100.00 | per month |
| Turbo | $149.99 | per year |
| Turbo | $149.99 | per year |
| Turbo | $150.00 | per month |
| Linus Premium | $249.00 | per 3 months |
| Turbo Yearly | $499.00 | per year |
| Turbo | $500.00 | per year |
| Turbo Yearly | $600.00 | per year |
| SAT Test Date Access | $79.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Perfect app
- 👍 Nice game
- 👍 Enjoyable!
- 👍 Best SAT app
- 👍 Easily the BEST FREE SAT Resource out there!

**Requested features**

- Personalized practice
- Practice tests


### Brainblast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainblast-sat-prep/id6744460293)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app transforms SAT math practice into an engaging, competitive game. Battle opponents in real-time using SAT-style questions, improving speed and accuracy to boost your score. Track progress, analyze weak areas, and climb leaderboards to achieve your target score.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer battles, SAT-style math questions, Speed and accuracy scoring, Progress tracking, Topic analysis, Live leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brainblast Pro - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Brainblast Pro - Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| Brainblast Pro - Yearly | $107.99 | per year |
| Brainblast Max – 1 Month | $149.00 | per month |
| Brainblast Max – 3 Months | $199.00 | per 3 months |
| Brainblast Max – 6 Months | $249.00 | per 6 months |
| Brainblast Max – 12 Months | $299.00 | per year |
| 1200 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Renew Brainblast Pro - 60 Days | $40.00 | one-time |
| Brainblast Pro - 30 Days | $49.00 | one-time |
| Renew Brainblast Pro - 180 Days | $60.00 | one-time |
| Renew Brainblast Pro - 360 Days | $80.00 | one-time |
| Brainblast Pro - 90 Days | $99.00 | one-time |
| Brainblast Pro - 180 Days | $149.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linus free?

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

### Is Brainblast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Linus or Brainblast?

Linus is rated higher. Linus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 759 ratings, while Brainblast averages 4.7 from 579 ratings.

### Do Linus or Brainblast have ads?

Both Linus and Brainblast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linus or Brainblast?

Linus ships an update every 11 days, and Brainblast every 3 days. Most recently, Linus was updated on October 14, 2026 and Brainblast on October 20, 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.*