Comparison

Brainblast vs HW Planner

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
Currently charting
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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

HW Planner

Organize all your assignments and due dates in one place. Track progress, set reminders, and stay on top of your schoolwork with a focus timer and streak tracking. Optional Pro features integrate with school systems and offer advanced grade analysis.

Highlights
  • Assignment tracking
  • Due date reminders
  • Focus timer
  • Homework streaks
  • Grade tracking (Pro)
  • School system integration (Pro)
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Every class, every due date, one list. Add an assignment in seconds, check it off when it's done, and always know what's next. FREE, FOREVER • Add assignments and classes, each with its own color • Today's Work shows what's due, what's done and what's next • Daily check-ins, due-date alerts and custom reminders • Priority and grade weight on every assignment • A focus timer that keeps counting when you close the app • A homework streak for every day you finish your work • Your list syncs across your iPhone and iPad PRO • Connect your school (Pro): pull in classes, assignments and due dates from Canvas, Schoology, PowerSchool, StudentVue, Aeries or Infinite Campus. Check your school is supported before you subscribe. • Grades dashboard (Pro): live grades by class, GPA, and Grade GPS to see what you need on the next test. • Alarms (Pro): an alarm that keeps ringing until you deal with it, for the work you can't miss. • Home Screen widget (Pro): check assignments off without opening the app. • Break it into steps (Pro): scan a worksheet and get a checklist of what to do. • Live Activities (Pro): your focus timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Streak Shield (Pro): one rough day a week won't break your streak. Make it yours with Light, Dark, Ocean and Rose themes. SUBSCRIPTION HW Planner is free to download and use. HW Planner Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription, billed weekly, monthly or yearly. The yearly plan includes a free trial for eligible new subscribers. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and may vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://thehomeworkapp.net/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thehomeworkapp.net/privacy.html

Screenshots

Brainblast4 screens
HW Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HW Planner at none against Brainblast's shown. Brainblast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (60% vs 40%). 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. Brainblast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $149.00 per month and HW Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainblast ships an update every 2 days, HW Planner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Brainblast versus HW Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainblastHW Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (589 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings589 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB44 MB
Age rating+1212+
DeveloperBrainblastTigran Matikozyan

Customer experience

Brainblast

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

HW Planner

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

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
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  • Brainblast Max - 90 Days$199.00
  • Brainblast Max - 180 Days$249.00
  • Brainblast Max - 360 Days$299.00
3 purchases

HW Planner

Subscriptions3
  • HW Planner Pro — Weekly$4.997 Days
  • HW Planner Pro — Monthly$5.991 Month
  • HW Planner Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Brainblast free?
Brainblast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HW Planner free?
HW Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brainblast or HW Planner have ads?
Brainblast shows ads; HW Planner does not.
Which is updated more often, Brainblast or HW Planner?
Brainblast ships an update every 2 days, and HW Planner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brainblast was updated on November 6, 2026 and HW Planner on November 5, 2026.

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