Comparison

UniSearch vs Satalyst

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

Head to head
About

UniSearch

Features
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UniSearch helps high school and transfer students research U.S. universities, see where they fit, find scholarships, and prepare for admissions, all in one free app. EXPLORE UNIVERSITIES Search and filter 1,000+ U.S. colleges by name, state, major, size, test policy and more. Every profile shows acceptance rate, tuition, net price, test scores, graduation rate and popular majors, sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. YOUR FIT: SAFETY, TARGET, REACH Add your GPA and test scores once and every school shows whether it is a Safety, Target or Reach for you. "Schools For You" suggests a balanced list. COMPARE AND COST Compare schools side by side, estimate your net price, and see a 10-year return on investment with loan repayment. MY LIST, DEADLINES AND CHECKLISTS Save schools, tag them, add notes, track application deadlines with reminders, and tick off a checklist for each application. SCHOLARSHIPS Browse scholarships for the 2026-27 cycle, including programs from Japanese foundations, filtered by your home country. PRACTICE TESTS SAT, ACT, TOEFL and IELTS practice with hints, explanations, step-by-step math, a timer, and a Mistakes review. The SAT set includes 338 verified questions that work offline. AI ESSAY COACH AND CAMPUS INSIGHTS Brainstorm and get feedback on your essays, and read AI summaries of what current students say about each campus. A free daily allowance is included, and the app asks before sharing your writing. NEWS, MAPS AND PHOTOS Daily higher-education news, campus maps and photo galleries. Data from the College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), Wikipedia and other public sources.

About

Satalyst

This app transforms SAT preparation into an enjoyable experience through a collection of engaging mini-games. Users can build study streaks, compete on leaderboards, and track their progress in Math and Reading, aiming for a higher score.

Highlights
  • Gamified SAT practice
  • Mini-games based on SAT content
  • Progress tracking for Math & Reading
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable mascot avatars
  • Build study streaks
Features
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Built by two 1550+ scorers, Satalyst is the SAT prep app that catalyses your progress. By gamifying tedious tasks like learning vocabulary or practicing algebra, Satalyst turns daily practice into something you can enjoy. Try out games such as Block Blast, 2048, Crossword, Connections, and Memory Match. Compete on global leaderboards, unlock custom mascot avatars, and build up a daily streak. It is perfect for squeezing in study sessions on the train, during lunch, or whenever you have 5 minutes to spare. Whether you're just starting out or pushing for your dream score, Satalyst makes daily SAT prep effortless, addictive, and actually sort of fun.

Screenshots

UniSearch4 screens
Satalyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Satalyst at every 3 days against UniSearch's fortnightly. Satalyst also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniSearch ships an update fortnightly, Satalyst every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
UniSearch versus Satalyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniSearchSatalyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMitchell HansonSatyam Agrawal

In-app purchases

None

UniSearch

No in-app purchases

None

Satalyst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniSearch free?
UniSearch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satalyst free?
Satalyst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UniSearch or Satalyst have ads?
Neither UniSearch nor Satalyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniSearch or Satalyst?
UniSearch ships an update fortnightly, and Satalyst every 3 days. Most recently, UniSearch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Satalyst on October 25, 2026.

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