Comparison

Dolphin vs Practice for SAT® Test

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

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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
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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

Practice for SAT® Test

Prepare for the SAT with short, focused daily practice sessions. Get a personalized study plan based on your strengths and weaknesses, with over 2,700 real SAT-format questions. Track your progress and estimate your score as you study anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized daily practice sessions
  • Personalized study plan based on diagnosis
  • Over 2,700 real SAT-format questions
  • Topic-specific drills
  • Instant answer explanations
  • Offline access
  • Progress tracking and score estimation
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Most SAT prep feels like homework. SAT Prep Bytes doesn't. We broke the SAT down into bite-sized sessions you can finish in 5 minutes - on the bus, between classes, before bed. No 3-hour study marathons. Just smart, focused practice that compounds every day. Now updated with improved question accuracy and answer explanations. THE IDEA IS SIMPLE A little every day beats a lot once a week. SAT Prep Bytes is built around short, high-quality sessions that fit into your real life. Your streak keeps you consistent. Your study plan keeps you focused. Your score keeps climbing. START WITH A DIAGNOSIS Take our 20-question Diagnostic Test and the app instantly maps your strengths and weaknesses. In minutes, you have a personalized study plan - no setup, no guesswork. BITE-SIZED BY DESIGN • Sessions as short as 5 minutes - real progress, zero overwhelm • 2,700+ real SAT-format questions across Math and Reading & Writing • Topic Drills - laser-focused on one skill at a time: Algebra, Advanced Math, Geometry, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, and more • Full-length Practice Tests when you're ready - timed, scored 400–1600 • SAT Vocabulary - high-frequency words, one question at a time • Instant answer explanations - understand the why behind every answer • Works fully offline - study anywhere, zero Wi-Fi needed YOUR PERSONALIZED PLAN The app tracks every question you attempt and recommends your next drill based on your weakest areas. The more you practice, the smarter your plan gets. You always know exactly what to study next - no decision fatigue. WATCH YOUR SCORE CLIMB Your Progress screen shows your estimated SAT score, score trend over time, accuracy by topic, and session history. See the gap between your current score and your target close - one session at a time. DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE • Days until your SAT • Current day streak • Estimated score vs. your target • Recommended next session - always your weakest area WHO IT'S FOR SAT Prep Bytes is built for students in grades 9–12 preparing for the Digital SAT. Whether you're just starting out, aiming to break 1200, or pushing for a 1500+, the app meets you where you are and builds from there. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most SAT apps dump hundreds of questions on you and call it prep. We don't. Every session is purposeful - the right questions, at the right time, for the right amount of time. Think of it as a personal tutor in your pocket, minus the $100/hour price tag. STUDY TOPICS COVERED Math: • Algebra • Advanced Math • Problem Solving & Data Analysis • Geometry & Trigonometry Reading & Writing: • Information & Ideas • Craft & Structure • Expression of Ideas • Standard English Conventions • SAT Vocabulary BUILT FOR THE DIGITAL SAT Every question is aligned to the current Digital SAT format - the same question types, the same difficulty curve, the same scoring scale (400–1600) that College Board uses today. FREE. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. SAT Prep Bytes is completely free with no advertisements and no in-app purchases. Just pure, focused prep. SAT® is a registered trademark of College Board, which is not affiliated with and does not endorse this app.

Screenshots

Dolphin4 screens
Practice for SAT® Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dolphin at 1.4K against Practice for SAT® Test's 4. Dolphin also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dolphin against 4.8 for Practice for SAT® Test. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Dolphin's written reviews are positive against 67% of Practice for SAT® Test's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolphin ships an update every 2 weeks, Practice for SAT® Test every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Dolphin versus Practice for SAT® Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphinPractice for SAT® Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#164 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaloAI Inc.PRADEEP CHENDURAN BALASUNDARAM

Customer experience

Dolphin

All ratings1,367 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative13.2%

Practice for SAT® Test

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Dolphin

No in-app purchases

None

Practice for SAT® Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dolphin free?
Dolphin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Practice for SAT® Test free?
Practice for SAT® Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin or Practice for SAT® Test?
Dolphin is rated higher. Dolphin averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Practice for SAT® Test averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Dolphin or Practice for SAT® Test have ads?
Neither Dolphin nor Practice for SAT® Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dolphin or Practice for SAT® Test?
Dolphin ships an update every 2 weeks, and Practice for SAT® Test every 8 days. Most recently, Dolphin was updated on November 5, 2026 and Practice for SAT® Test on November 6, 2026.

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