Comparison

LearnBack vs MathBrain

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

Head to head
About

LearnBack

This app helps you retain information by actively recalling what you've learned. Capture insights via voice or text, organize them with tags, and track your progress with visual insights. It also includes digital well-being features like eye rest reminders.

Highlights
  • Active recall prompts
  • Voice and text input
  • Timeline and tagging
  • Visual progress insights
  • Digital well-being alerts
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Stop forgetting what you read, watch, and study. LearnBack turns everyday learning into long-term memory. Capture what you discover, recall it in your own words, and review it at the right time with active recall and spaced repetition. Whether you are preparing for exams, learning a new skill, reading books, watching educational videos, or collecting ideas, LearnBack helps you build knowledge that stays with you. REMEMBER BY RECALLING Learning is not only about consuming more information. LearnBack asks you to retrieve what you learned in your own words, helping you move from passive scrolling to active learning. CAPTURE BY TEXT OR VOICE Save a quick written recall or record your thoughts while reading, studying, commuting, or watching a video. Add a title and tag so every idea stays organized. BUILD PERSONAL FLASHCARDS Turn your own recalls into flashcards based on the ideas that matter to you. Your cards come from your learning—not a generic deck. REVIEW AT THE RIGHT TIME Use spaced repetition to revisit important ideas before they fade. Rate each review as Again, Hard, Good, or Easy, and keep strengthening your memory over time. YOUR LEARNING TIMELINE Browse your recalls by date, replay voice notes, revisit written insights, and build a personal history of what you have learned. INSIGHTS THAT KEEP YOU MOVING Track your daily streak, recall activity, review progress, and learning categories. See small steps become a lasting habit. LEARN WITHOUT BURNING OUT Optional eye-care reminders support the 20-20-20 rule, while stretching reminders encourage you to move during long learning sessions. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. No cloud storage. No external servers. Your learning stays on your device, and LearnBack does not collect your data. PERFECT FOR • Students and exam preparation • Books, articles, courses, and podcasts • Language and professional learning • Coding and technical concepts • Lifelong learners and curious minds • Anyone tired of forgetting useful ideas Learn less passively. Recall more actively. Remember for longer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://learnback.lovable.app/

About

MathBrain

This app transforms screen time into a learning opportunity by presenting a quick math, logic, or science challenge before selected apps can be opened. It encourages focus and daily mental practice for students, families, and brain-training enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Daily STEM challenges
  • Math, logic, and science puzzles
  • Smarter screen-time routine
  • Parental control for learning
  • Brain training for adults
  • Builds consistency and habits
Features
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MathBrain Unlock turns everyday screen time into a moment of learning. Before selected apps open, users solve one short math, logic, or science challenge. It is a simple idea with a powerful result: less passive screen time, more focus, curiosity, and daily mental practice. Designed for students, families, and brain-training fans, MathBrain Unlock helps make every unlock more meaningful. Instead of jumping straight into entertainment, users take a few seconds to think, solve, and engage their brain first. Why people love MathBrain Unlock: Quick daily challenges that fit into real life Math, logic, and science problems in short, fun formats A smarter screen-time routine for kids and teens A simple way for parents to add learning before entertainment A fun mental warm-up for adults who enjoy brain training Easy-to-start challenges that build consistency and better habits Whether you want to encourage learning at home, reduce mindless app use, or add a small daily challenge to your routine, MathBrain Unlock makes it easy to turn screen time into brain time. Think first. Tap later. Make every unlock count with MathBrain Unlock. Daha conversion odaklı alternatif description MathBrain Unlock helps users solve one quick puzzle before opening selected apps. Each unlock becomes a chance to practice math, logic, or science in under a minute. Built for students, parents, and curious adults, the app turns passive screen time into a simple daily learning habit. Short challenges make it easy to build focus, strengthen thinking skills, and bring more intention to everyday app use. Use MathBrain Unlock to: Add a learning step before entertainment Encourage smarter screen-time habits Make quick brain training part of the day Keep kids engaged with fun mental challenges Give adults a fast, satisfying cognitive warm-up From math puzzles to logic problems and science-based questions, every challenge is designed to be short, fun, and rewarding. Turn every unlock into progress. Developed by Fastemy - Fast and Fun Education Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LearnBack4 screens
MathBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LearnBack at 5.0 against MathBrain's 3.5. LearnBack also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 4). 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. LearnBack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and MathBrain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LearnBack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LearnBack has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LearnBack ships an update every 3 weeks, MathBrain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LearnBack versus MathBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearnBackMathBrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammed AttwaAbdullah YILMAZ

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LearnBack

Subscriptions2
  • LearnBack Pro – Monthly$0.991 Month
  • LearnBack Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • LearnBack Pro$19.99
3 purchases

MathBrain

Subscriptions2
  • MathBrain Unlock Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • MathBrain Unlock Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • MathBrain Unlock Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is LearnBack free?
LearnBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathBrain free?
MathBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LearnBack or MathBrain?
LearnBack is rated higher. LearnBack averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while MathBrain averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do LearnBack or MathBrain have ads?
Neither LearnBack nor MathBrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LearnBack or MathBrain?
LearnBack ships an update every 3 weeks, and MathBrain every 2 months. Most recently, LearnBack was updated on August 29, 2026 and MathBrain on June 26, 2026.

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