# Brainblast vs SAT & ACT Prep

The clearest difference is ads: SAT & ACT Prep at none against Brainblast's shown. SAT & ACT Prep also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Brainblast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainblast sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SAT & ACT Prep sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.6 for Brainblast against 4.6 for SAT & ACT Prep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 586 and 282 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Brainblast's written reviews are positive against 85% of SAT & ACT Prep's.

Brainblast ships an update every 2 days, SAT & ACT Prep weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainblast | SAT & ACT Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (586 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainblast-sat-prep/id6744460293/reviews)** | [4.6 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sat-and-act-prep-alphatest/id6744876814/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **586** | 282 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 324 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainblast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807809361) | [Yalpai Corporation Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784849666) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainblast

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

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 (20)**

| 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 Max - 30 Days | $149.00 | one-time |
| Brainblast Pro - 180 Days | $149.00 | one-time |
| Brainblast Max - 90 Days | $199.00 | one-time |
| Brainblast Max - 180 Days | $249.00 | one-time |
| Brainblast Max - 360 Days | $299.00 | one-time |


### SAT & ACT Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sat-and-act-prep-alphatest/id6744876814)

This AI-powered app offers personalized study plans and practice tests to help students improve their SAT scores. It features adaptive learning, flashcards for vocabulary, and detailed progress tracking to identify and conquer weak areas.

**Highlights:** AI-powered study plan, 5200+ adaptive practice questions, 10 mini + 6 full-length practice tests, AI tutor for personalized guidance, AI-generated vocabulary flashcards, Topic-by-topic progress tracking, Mistake analysis and learning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AlphaTest Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AlphaTest Pro Weekly | $9.89 | per 7 days |
| AlphaTest Pro 1-Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AlphaTest Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AlphaTest Pro 1-Month | $29.99 | per month |
| AlphaTest Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| AlphaTest Pro 6-Month | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| AlphaTest Pro 6-Month | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| AlphaTest Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| AlphaTest Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| AlphaTest Pro 12-Month | $149.99 | per year |
| Mock exam paper | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainblast free?

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

### Is SAT & ACT Prep free?

SAT & ACT Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brainblast or SAT & ACT Prep?

Brainblast is rated higher. Brainblast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 586 ratings, while SAT & ACT Prep averages 4.6 from 282 ratings.

### Do Brainblast or SAT & ACT Prep have ads?

Brainblast shows ads; SAT & ACT Prep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brainblast or SAT & ACT Prep?

Brainblast ships an update every 2 days, and SAT & ACT Prep weekly. Most recently, Brainblast was updated on October 28, 2026 and SAT & ACT Prep on October 28, 2026.

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