Comparison

Skoolr vs BrainBlinks

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

Head to head
About

Skoolr

This app connects teachers, students, and families to foster a collaborative learning environment. It facilitates communication, assignment management, and sharing of class activities, aiming to strengthen the school-home connection for PreK-12 students. Features include homework tracking, event calendars, photo sharing, and controlled chat functions.

Highlights
  • Homework assignment, submission, and grading
  • Calendar and event planning
  • Photo and video sharing for class activities
  • Teacher-controlled private and group chats
  • Scheduled notifications for updates
  • Instant translation for posts
  • Attendance tracking for teachers
Features
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Skoolr. School, together. Brought to you by Skoolroom, creators of solution-driven platforms for modern education. At Skoolroom, we believe students thrive when teachers and families work together. With the Skoolr app, building a strong school-home connection is simple, natural, and effective. Skoolr brings teachers, students, and families from PreK to 12 into one space to communicate, collaborate, and grow — because learning works best when we do it together. -------- Key Features: • Skoolwork – Assign, submit, and grade homework • Calendar & Events – Plan activities and appointments • Photos & Videos – Share class life with albums • Chats – Private or group, always teacher-controlled • Scheduled Notifications – Stay on track with key updates • Instant Translation – Understand posts in your own language • Yearbook – Turn memories into printed keepsakes • Built for schools and early childhood centers -------- For Teachers: • Take attendance in seconds • Post updates, videos, polls, and lists • Control and monitor all communication • Personalize learning with family insights • Keep full control and protect student privacy -------- For Families: • Request contact with a clear purpose • React to and comment on class posts • Download class photos (Premium) • Chat with other families • Be part of the school-home learning journey -------- For Students: • Access assignments and learning resources • Stay updated on classroom events and tasks • Participate in class discussions with teacher guidance • Join online lessons and submit work with ease • Learn in sync with school and family support -------- With a friendly, intuitive design, even non-tech-savvy users feel at home. Fully FERPA & GDPR compliant — your data stays private and secure. Get started in under 2 minutes. Because when school and home move together, learning becomes meaningful. -------- Compatible with Skoolboard - our powerful dashboard for principals, school groups, and districts to manage communication across multiple schools with ease.  Skoolr Terms and Conditions: http://skoolroom.com/terms-of-use

About

BrainBlinks

Receive weekly curated insights on culture, studies, business, and life lessons, delivered as short reads or listens. Each piece offers a practical tip for immediate application. Premium access unlocks the full archive and exclusive content.

Highlights
  • Weekly curated content
  • Bite-sized reads and listens
  • Actionable tips
  • Full archive access (premium)
  • Exclusive bonus content (premium)
  • Referral rewards program
Features
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BrainBlinks are bite-sized, one-minute reads or listens that expand your mind and feed your curiosity — delivered to your phone every Friday morning. Since 2007, thousands of readers around the world have started their weekends with a BrainBlink: a thought-provoking mix of cultural observations, curious studies, business brilliance, and live-by lessons — each one carefully crafted by humans, not bots. Every Blink tells a fascinating real-world story and ends with a practical, actionable tip you can use immediately. Think of it as a weekly kick in the cortex. WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE A fresh BrainBlink delivered every Friday morning Push notifications so you never miss a new Blink A beautifully designed reading experience A delightfully narrated audio experience GO PREMIUM Unlock the full archive of all past BrainBlinks Access exclusive Bonus Blinks Save and revisit your favorite Blinks anytime $2.99/month or $19.99/year — cancel anytime EARN CASH BY SHARING Love BrainBlinks? Share your referral link and earn up to $10 for every friend who goes Premium. Rewards are paid as Amazon or Apple gift cards. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING "BrainBlinks are a highlight of every week — they inspire countless side conversations and brainstorms amongst my teams." — Jordanna, New York "When I see the BrainBlink notification, it instantly brightens my mood and gives me something to look forward to reading." — Stephen, Pittsburgh "BrainBlinks are my go-to when I feel my brain is fried and in need of inspiration." — Tram, San Francisco Terms of Use: https://thebrainblinks.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://thebrainblinks.com/privacy-policy Created by Jeremy Baka and Wesley LeMahieu. Learn more at thebrainblinks.com

Screenshots

Skoolr4 screens
BrainBlinks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Skoolr at none against BrainBlinks's shown. Skoolr also leads on ratings volume (413 vs 2). BrainBlinks's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Skoolr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and BrainBlinks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrainBlinks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skoolr has 413 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skoolr ships an update every 5 weeks, BrainBlinks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Skoolr versus BrainBlinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkoolrBrainBlinks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (413 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings413 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEzrendevoo IncorporatedWesley LeMahieu

Customer experience

Skoolr

All ratings413 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%

BrainBlinks

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Skoolr

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Family Pass$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Library Pass$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Family + Library Pass$10.991 Month
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  • Yearly Family Pass$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Library Pass$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Family + Library Pass$109.991 Year
2 purchases

BrainBlinks

Subscriptions2
  • BrainBlinks Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • BrainBlinks Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Skoolr free?
Skoolr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainBlinks free?
BrainBlinks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skoolr or BrainBlinks?
BrainBlinks is rated higher. Skoolr averages 4.6 out of 5 from 413 ratings, while BrainBlinks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Skoolr or BrainBlinks have ads?
BrainBlinks shows ads; Skoolr does not.
Which is updated more often, Skoolr or BrainBlinks?
Skoolr ships an update every 5 weeks, and BrainBlinks fortnightly. Most recently, Skoolr was updated on September 28, 2026 and BrainBlinks on September 14, 2026.

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