Comparison

Brainblast vs Dolphin

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

Head to head
About

Brainblast

This app transforms SAT preparation into an engaging game. It offers practice questions, detailed explanations, and performance analytics to help users achieve their target scores. Designed for all levels of SAT students, it provides a clear path to improvement.

Highlights
  • Gamified SAT practice questions
  • Step-by-step problem explanations
  • Performance analytics and insights
  • Personalized skill-level progression
  • Target score goal setting
  • Progress tracking over time
Features
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Ready to hit your target SAT score? Brainblast is the most fun & effective way to get there. Every SAT score starts with a goal: the number you need to get into your dream school. Brainblast works backwards from that goal to give you a clear path to reach it. Because improving your SAT score is simple in theory: you need practice. A lot of it. The problem? Most SAT prep feels like… TORTURE Brainblast changes that. We turn Digital SAT prep into a game where every question moves you closer to your target score. #1: PLAY Answer real Digital SAT-style questions and beat topic-based levels designed around your skill level. By test day, you’ll be thinking: “I’ve already seen this before.” #2: LEARN Get clear, step-by-step explanations that show you the fastest way to solve every problem—not just the right answer. #3: Analyze See your SAT progress over time with detailed performance insights. Identify your strengths, fix your weaknesses, and always know what to study next. Watch your predicted SAT score rise as you improve. Designed for Every SAT Prep Student – whether you’re just starting SAT prep or retaking the SAT. Download Brainblast today and take the first step towards hitting your target SAT score. If you have any questions or feedback, please email support@brainblast.com Disclaimer: SAT® is a trademark registered and owned by the College Board®, which is not affiliated with and does not endorse this product or site. Privacy Policy: https://www.brainblast.com/privacy Terms: https://www.brainblast.com/terms End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dolphin

Build a consistent study habit for SAT and ACT exams with daily practice questions and detailed explanations. Track your progress and focus on areas needing improvement, with optional features to block distracting apps.

Highlights
  • Daily practice questions
  • Worked explanations
  • Vocabulary review
  • Focus Mode for distraction blocking
  • Progress and streak tracking
  • Widgets for quick access
Currently charting
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Build a steady SAT and ACT study habit with Dolphin. Practice in a swipeable feed, work through explanations, and return to the questions and skills that need more attention. PRACTICE A LITTLE EVERY DAY Answer Math, Reading, English, and Science questions, review vocabulary, and set a daily learning goal. UNDERSTAND YOUR ANSWERS Use worked explanations, video solutions where available, and Pip the Tutor to explore a problem. Save questions and revisit mistakes as you study. MAKE ROOM TO FOCUS With your permission, Focus Mode uses Apple's Screen Time controls to block apps you choose on your selected schedule. Complete your lesson goal to unlock them, or take a break when you need one. KEEP YOUR MOMENTUM Track your streak and progress, and add Dolphin widgets to keep your learning goal close by. Dolphin offers optional in-app subscriptions. Features and content availability may vary. SAT is a trademark of the College Board, and ACT is a trademark of ACT, Inc. Dolphin is not affiliated with or endorsed by either organization.

Screenshots

Brainblast4 screens
Dolphin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dolphin at none against Brainblast's 10. Dolphin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 60%). Brainblast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and chart position 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. Brainblast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $149.00 per month. Dolphin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dolphin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 590 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Brainblast's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dolphin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainblast ships an update every 2 days, Dolphin every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Brainblast versus Dolphin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainblastDolphin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (590 ratings)4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews84.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5901.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#178 — better#210
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB220 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperBrainblastPaloAI Inc.

Customer experience

Brainblast

All ratings589 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral14.0%
Negative26.3%

Dolphin

All ratings1,367 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.1%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Brainblast

Subscriptions4
  • Brainblast Max – 1 Month3 Days trial$149.001 Month
  • Brainblast Max – 3 Months3 Days trial$199.003 Months
  • Brainblast Max – 6 Months3 Days trial$249.006 Months
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  • Brainblast Max – 12 Months3 Days trial$299.001 Year
One-time6
  • 1200 Gems$1.99
  • 6500 Gems$19.99
  • Brainblast Max - 30 Days$149.00
Show 3 more
  • Brainblast Max - 90 Days$199.00
  • Brainblast Max - 180 Days$249.00
  • Brainblast Max - 360 Days$299.00
None

Dolphin

No in-app purchases

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 4.6 out of 5 from 590 ratings, while Dolphin averages 4.8 from 1.4K 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 2 days, and Dolphin every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brainblast was updated on November 8, 2026 and Dolphin on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Brainblast or Dolphin?
Brainblast currently peaks at #178 in the App Store charts, and Dolphin at #210. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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