Linus vs BirdsEyes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
BirdsEyes
Visualize your interests and learning journey on a dynamic map. Explore topics, follow questions with layered explanations and exercises, and retain knowledge through notes and spaced review. Designed for focused learning without endless scrolling.
- Map interests and connections
- Layered explanations for questions
- Spaced review for retention
- Note-taking and journaling
- AI-powered learning guide
- Ad-free learning experience
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Find the ideas that change your life. BirdsEyes maps what you know and finds the most powerful ideas just beyond it. Then it teaches them in a fun, fast, science-backed way. Your second brain grows with you. LEARN BY DOING Every pathway is a short story told in layers. Each layer asks one question, gives you a few hands-on steps, and leaves you with one big idea. Move the real cause and watch what happens: slow a clock near a black hole, push a pendulum into chaos, catch your own mind taking a shortcut. 700+ PATHWAYS Black Holes, Chaos Theory, Infinity, Free Will, Cognitive Biases, the Placebo Effect and hundreds more, across science, psychology, philosophy, technology, art and nature. Every pathway is kept up to date. SEE YOUR MIND GROW Every idea you learn joins a living map of your mind. Zoom out to see what you know, how your thinking is growing, and how ideas from different fields connect. FIND WHAT YOU'RE MISSING BirdsEyes looks past what you already know and brings you the ideas, perspectives and connections you would never have thought to search for. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN Built on prediction, active recall and spaced review, so ideas stay with you. Start with the core that explains most of a topic, then go deeper one layer at a time. LEARN AT YOUR PACE A new layer opens free every day. One gentle reminder a day, only if you turn it on. BIRDSEYES UNLIMITED • 700+ pathways, no daily limit: every layer, whenever you like • Your personal learning guide: ask about the page you're on and go deeper • Create a pathway on any topic: type a topic or upload a PDF SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Unlimited is an auto-renewing subscription: • Annual: $119.99 per year (about $9.99 a month), with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers • Monthly: $19.99 per month Prices may vary by country and are shown in your currency before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://birdseyes.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://birdseyes.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Linus at 68% against BirdsEyes's 0%. Linus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (797 vs 3). BirdsEyes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Linus sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 3 months and BirdsEyes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Linus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linus has 797 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Linus's written reviews are positive against 0% of BirdsEyes's.
Linus ships an update every 11 days, BirdsEyes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Linus | BirdsEyes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (797 ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 797 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Linus Labs, Inc. | CHRISTIAN JOSIAH KIRK COLLINS |
Customer experience
Linus
BirdsEyes
Bugs and requests
Linus
Requested features
2 requests- Personalized practice
- Practice tests
BirdsEyes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linus
- 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$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
- SAT Test Date Access$79.00
BirdsEyes
- Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
- Premium Annual$149.991 Year









