# Brain Battle vs Study Surfers

Brain Battle and Study Surfers both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Brain Battle's written reviews are positive against 50% of Study Surfers's. Brain Battle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Study Surfers's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Battle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Study Surfers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Brain Battle against 4.6 for Study Surfers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Battle has 69 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Brain Battle's written reviews are positive against 50% of Study Surfers's.

Brain Battle ships an update weekly, Study Surfers every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Battle | Study Surfers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-battle-sat-act-prep/id6748758338/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-surfers/id6752008601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brain Battle LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827287241) | [Henry Hinman Whittle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837850814) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-battle-sat-act-prep/id6748758338)

This app makes test preparation engaging through competitive challenges and social features. Practice thousands of questions, track progress, and earn rewards to master SAT and ACT exams.

**Highlights:** Thousands of practice questions, Real-time quiz duels, Competitive leaderboards, Personalized review and feedback, Study groups and social challenges, Reward system for daily practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Brain Battle Pro | $15.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $143.99 | per year |
| 6 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 Lives | $3.49 | one-time |
| Life Cap +2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Life Cap 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life Cap 12 | $11.99 | one-time |


### Study Surfers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-surfers/id6752008601)

This app transforms study notes into an engaging endless runner game. Use AI to generate custom quizzes from any topic, test your knowledge to increase speed, and compete for high scores. Customize your character with earned in-game currency.

**Highlights:** AI-generated custom quizzes, Endless runner gameplay, Speed increases with correct answers, Character customization, High score competition, Unlockable outfits and accessories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Battle free?

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

### Is Study Surfers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Battle or Study Surfers?

Brain Battle is rated higher. Brain Battle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Study Surfers averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Brain Battle or Study Surfers have ads?

Study Surfers shows ads; Brain Battle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Battle or Study Surfers?

Brain Battle ships an update weekly, and Study Surfers every 3 days. Most recently, Brain Battle was updated on November 5, 2026 and Study Surfers on November 5, 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.*