Comparison

Visual Vocab SAT vs Tutorius

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

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About

Visual Vocab SAT

Master essential vocabulary for college entrance exams with a fun, science-backed approach. This app uses striking images, audio, and interactive quizzes to help you remember over 50 high-impact words, improving your test scores and comprehension.

Highlights
  • Mixed-modality learning (visual, audio)
  • Over 50 essential vocabulary words
  • Practice quiz with adaptive programming
  • Customizable word lists (hide/star)
  • No ads, focused content
Features
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No ads. All killer, no filler. Although the (new) SAT no longer has a dedicated 'vocabulary' section - poor understanding of these college must-know words will kill you on the test. A picture is worth a thousand words. Visual Vocab is based on the latest science about how we learn best: mixed modality presentation means you see the word, hear the word, and see an unforgettable defining image while you practice, play, and customize your learning experience. Let top test prep tutors introduce you to over 50 key vocab words that come up all the time on the English grammar (section #2) and reading comprehension (section #1) of the P/SAT. This essential vocabulary is going to stick with you all the way through your SAT test and beyond because of the striking--even funny!--pictures. This app has many of the same features as our Epic 300-word app because we want you to experience the learning magic of these high-impact pictures. We are here to help you get a better score. Features: * Don’t waste time. Only the must-know vocabulary words that show up most frequently on the test, or in your junior and senior English classes * The most important 50+ words on fun cards * "Practice makes perfect" quiz feature with statistical reporting and adaptive programming that tests words you need to learn most * Word list, “hide” and “star” features to manage your picture deck: custom tailor your learning * Don’t get caught up in goofy games or boring flash card apps. Even if they are free, they're not worth your study time * Powerful mixed-modality learning based on scientific research * Surprises * * Like what you see? Check out our "Epic" version and expand your word power and access the Ultimate Challenge * Too easy? Check out our "Pro" app of carefully selected 800-level words ENJOY! We wish you an edifying, entertaining, educational time. Great test scores too :) --Kristin and Shane

About

Tutorius

This app provides personalized math tutoring for the SAT and ACT, updated for the Digital SAT. It features over 450 unique practice questions, interactive lessons, and progress tracking to make test preparation engaging and effective.

Highlights
  • 450+ unique practice questions
  • Curriculum with 15 math units
  • Topic-specific practice tests
  • Formula and rule matching game
  • Detailed performance statistics
  • Gamified progress tracking
Features
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Tutorius Math is your personal SAT/ACT math tutor right in your pocket, updated for the DSAT (Digital SAT). It offers all of the tools you need to succeed on the SAT and ACT math sections that you can't find anywhere else. Tutorius was designed by expert math tutors with over 30 years experience tutoring for standardized tests. It offers over 450 unique questions, modeled off of real SAT and ACT questions. It turns daunting SAT math prep into an interactive, engaging, and highly effective study process. Our unique Curriculum Section features 15 comprehensive units designed to teach you math concepts, strategies, and skills necessary for the SAT. Each unit includes tailored questions, most with two distinct solutions - a traditional mathematical solution and a time-saving expert tutoring approach. Our Practice areas lets you focus on specific topics you need to improve or challenge yourself with a randomly generated practice test. It's SAT/ACT prep that adapts to your needs! Our games area has a unique matching game to solidify required knowledge of formulas and rules. In the Stats Section, track your progress with precision. Get a detailed breakdown of your performance by topic and difficulty, and watch your scores improve over time. But learning doesn't have to be all work and no play! In the Profile Section, we've gamified SAT math prep. Earn points, unlock badges, and level up as you master more topics and answer more questions correctly. Start your journey towards SAT Math mastery today. Download Tutorius Math and turn SAT/ACT prep from a chore into an adventure!

Screenshots

Visual Vocab SAT4 screens
Tutorius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Vocab SAT at none against Tutorius's 1. Visual Vocab SAT also leads on ratings volume (333 vs 40) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Tutorius's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Tutorius sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Visual Vocab SAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tutorius holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Vocab SAT has 333 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Visual Vocab SAT's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tutorius's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Vocab SAT ships an update every 14 months, Tutorius weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Visual Vocab SAT versus Tutorius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Vocab SATTutorius
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (333 ratings)4.8 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings333 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMighty Oak Games LLCMichael Montalbano

Customer experience

Visual Vocab SAT

All ratings332 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.9%

Tutorius

All ratings40 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Visual Vocab SAT

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Sound/audio not working on iPhone 6s Plus and other devices
  • App incompatible with iOS 11
  • Definitions and example sentences not visible on iPhone X screen
  • App crashes or doesn't function properly
  • Quiz feature malfunctioning

Requested features

6 requests
  • More vocabulary words in free version
  • More detailed and comprehensive definitions
  • Greater variety in quiz questions
  • Spanish language version
  • More words and expanded content
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  • Updated iOS 11 compatibility

Tutorius

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Visual Vocab SAT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tutorius

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Visual Vocab SAT free?
Visual Vocab SAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tutorius free?
Tutorius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Vocab SAT or Tutorius?
Tutorius is rated higher. Visual Vocab SAT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 333 ratings, while Tutorius averages 4.8 from 40 ratings.
Do Visual Vocab SAT or Tutorius have ads?
Neither Visual Vocab SAT nor Tutorius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Vocab SAT or Tutorius?
Visual Vocab SAT ships an update every 14 months, and Tutorius weekly. Most recently, Visual Vocab SAT was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tutorius on October 20, 2026.

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