Comparison

BeBrilliant vs Tiny Steps!

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

Head to head
About

BeBrilliant

Features
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Be Brilliant is your go-to guide for life’s messy moments. Packed with playful tips, curious “poo clues,” and gentle guidance, this app helps parents build kids’ confidence and independence with toileting. Together, we turn tricky challenges into little victories—making wellbeing, wisdom, and humour part of every success. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

Tiny Steps!

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TinySteps is a free, screen-time-conscious learning app designed for toddlers and young children ages 2-6. With 125 age-appropriate activities organized into 5 developmental tiers, TinySteps grows with your child. DESIGNED FOR LITTLE HANDS Every activity features large, toddler-friendly touch targets and simple interactions. No frustrating small buttons or complicated gestures—just intuitive play that builds confidence. 5 AGE-BASED TIERS • Tier 1 (Ages 2-3): Peek-a-boo, bubble popping, touch stars, and other sensory exploration activities that develop basic motor skills and cause-and-effect understanding. • Tier 2 (Ages 3-4): Shape sorting, color matching, size comparison, and pattern activities that build foundational cognitive skills. • Tier 3 (Ages 4-5): Counting to 10, simple patterns, sequencing, and early math concepts that prepare children for pre-K. • Tier 4 (Ages 5-6): Number bonds, basic addition and subtraction, symmetry, and logical thinking activities. • Tier 5 (Ages 6+): Advanced patterns, fractions, logic grids, and problem-solving challenges for early elementary learners. 125 ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: • Peek-a-Boo & Touch Stars • Bubble Pop & Balloon Pop • Shape Sorting & Matching • Color Recognition • Counting & Number Games • Pattern Building • Size Comparison • Memory Games • Puzzles & Mazes • Early Math Concepts • Logic & Problem Solving SIMPLE, DISTRACTION-FREE DESIGN Black and white interface keeps focus on learning. No flashy ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions—just quality educational content. TRACK PROGRESS See which activities your child has completed in each tier. Celebrate milestones as they progress through all 125 activities. BUILT FOR INDEPENDENCE Activities are designed so children can play independently after a brief introduction. Perfect for car rides, waiting rooms, or quiet time at home. COMPLETELY FREE All 125 activities are free. No locked content, no paywalls, no premium upgrades. Every child deserves access to quality early learning tools.

Screenshots

BeBrilliant2 screens
Tiny Steps!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tiny Steps! at none against BeBrilliant's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BeBrilliant versus Tiny Steps!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeBrilliantTiny Steps!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRebecca KhanSasidhar Yalavarthi

In-app purchases

None

BeBrilliant

No in-app purchases

None

Tiny Steps!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeBrilliant free?
BeBrilliant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tiny Steps! free?
Tiny Steps! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeBrilliant or Tiny Steps! have ads?
BeBrilliant shows ads; Tiny Steps! does not.

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