# Brainblast vs Dolphin

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dolphin at none against Brainblast's 16. Dolphin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 65%). Brainblast's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainblast sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Dolphin asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brainblast against 4.8 for Dolphin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 574 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Brainblast's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dolphin's.

Brainblast ships an update every 3 days, Dolphin every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainblast | Dolphin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainblast-sat-prep-game/id6744460293/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-sat-prep/id6748280981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 574 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **83.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 323 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainblast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807809361) | [PaloAI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824977301) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainblast

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

**Currently charting:** #158 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 |


### Dolphin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-sat-prep/id6748280981)

Master the Digital SAT with a unique, social media-inspired interface. Swipe through thousands of official practice questions with instant, short video explanations. The app intelligently adapts to your learning, focusing on your weak areas for efficient score improvement.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ Official Digital SAT Questions, Short Video Solutions for Every Problem, Personalized Learning Algorithm, Spaced Repetition for Retention, Frictionless Study Design, Score Tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainblast free?

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

### Is Dolphin free?

Dolphin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Dolphin is rated higher. Brainblast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Dolphin averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Brainblast or Dolphin have ads?

Brainblast shows ads; Dolphin does not.

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

Brainblast ships an update every 3 days, and Dolphin every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brainblast was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dolphin on October 16, 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.*