Comparison

Dolphin vs UStrive App

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

Head to head
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.

About

UStrive App

This platform connects students and young professionals with experienced mentors for personalized guidance on college and career goals. It offers one-on-one support through in-app messaging, audio, and video calls to help users succeed.

Highlights
  • Connect with experienced mentors
  • Personalized college and career guidance
  • In-app messaging, audio, and video calls
  • Match mentors based on goals
  • 1-on-1 support for success
Features
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Achieve Your College and Career Goals with UStrive UStrive is a free, online mentoring platform that helps students and young professionals connect with experienced mentors for personalized guidance. Whether you're preparing for college, exploring career paths, or looking for support along your journey, UStrive makes it easy to get the help you need. Chat with your mentor through in-app messaging, phone calls, or video calls—anytime, anywhere. All mentoring is 1-on-1, and designed to help you succeed. Features: • Match with a mentor based on your goals • Communicate via messaging, audio, or video—right in the app • Get support with college applications, career planning, and more • 100% free to use Start building your future with the guidance of someone who’s been there.

Screenshots

Dolphin4 screens
UStrive App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dolphin at 4.8 against UStrive App's 2.9. Dolphin also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 57%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dolphin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin has 1.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Dolphin's written reviews are positive against 57% of UStrive App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolphin ships an update every 2 weeks, UStrive App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Dolphin versus UStrive App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphinUStrive App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better2.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#210 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB47 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPaloAI Inc.UStrive

Customer experience

Dolphin

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

UStrive App

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

Dolphin

No in-app purchases

None

UStrive App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dolphin free?
Dolphin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UStrive App free?
UStrive App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin or UStrive App?
Dolphin is rated higher. Dolphin averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while UStrive App averages 2.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Dolphin or UStrive App have ads?
Neither Dolphin nor UStrive App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dolphin or UStrive App?
Dolphin ships an update every 2 weeks, and UStrive App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dolphin was updated on November 8, 2026 and UStrive App on October 30, 2026.

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