Comparison

Linus vs CollegeSwipe

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

Head to head
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

About

CollegeSwipe

This app simplifies the college search by offering a fun, interactive card-based interface. It uses intelligent matching to help students find schools that align with their grades, personality, budget, and lifestyle, presenting key stats instantly.

Highlights
  • Interactive card interface
  • Intelligent matching algorithm
  • Vibe Tags for school personality
  • Key stats at a glance
  • Save and compare favorite schools
  • Personalized recommendations
Features
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CollegeSwipe is the fastest way for high schoolers to discover colleges they'll actually get into and actually love. Build a profile in 60 seconds, swipe through 1,000+ U.S. colleges, and get a real-time match score based on your GPA, test scores, intended major, and what you want from campus life. WHY STUDENTS USE COLLEGESWIPE - Honest admissions odds — see your chance of getting in before you waste a $90 application fee - ScholarshipSwipe — swipe through scholarships ranked by how winnable they actually are for you - Match scoring that weighs more than stats — major fit, selectivity, extracurriculars, and holistic factors - Distance filter — find schools within driving range of home, or escape to the other coast - Save and compare — keep a shortlist of your top matches as you narrow down WHY IT'S DIFFERENT Your school counselor has 400 other students. Common App is a form, not a guide. CollegeSwipe is built for the way you actually decide things — fast, visual, and honest. BUILT BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS We're current college students who remember how overwhelming this process was. No paywall to start. No upsells to a $5,000 consultant. Just a better way to find your school. Download CollegeSwipe and stop guessing where you belong.. Privacy Policy: https://ezclickai.com/privacy-2/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Linus4 screens
CollegeSwipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CollegeSwipe at none against Linus's shown. CollegeSwipe also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Linus's advantage is ratings volume (797 vs 19) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 14 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 3 months and CollegeSwipe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Linus against 4.8 for CollegeSwipe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linus has 797 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Linus's written reviews are positive against 100% of CollegeSwipe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linus ships an update every 11 days, CollegeSwipe monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Linus versus CollegeSwipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinusCollegeSwipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (797 ratings)4.8 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings797 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinus Labs, Inc.EZCLICKAI LLC

Customer experience

Linus

All ratings722 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative28.9%

CollegeSwipe

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Linus

Requested features

2 requests
  • Personalized practice
  • Practice tests

CollegeSwipe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Linus

Subscriptions13
  • Premium Quarterly3 Days trial$24.993 Months
  • Turbo$24.991 Month
  • Turbo3 Days trial$24.991 Month
Show 10 more
  • 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
One-time1
  • SAT Test Date Access$79.00
3 purchases

CollegeSwipe

Subscriptions3
  • CollegeSwipe Premium$3.997 Days
  • CollegeSwipe Premium$9.991 Month
  • CollegeSwipe Premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Linus free?
Linus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CollegeSwipe free?
CollegeSwipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linus or CollegeSwipe?
CollegeSwipe is rated higher. Linus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 797 ratings, while CollegeSwipe averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.
Do Linus or CollegeSwipe have ads?
Linus shows ads; CollegeSwipe does not.
Which is updated more often, Linus or CollegeSwipe?
Linus ships an update every 11 days, and CollegeSwipe monthly. Most recently, Linus was updated on October 24, 2026 and CollegeSwipe on October 24, 2026.

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