# Brainly vs Answer.AI

Brainly and Answer.AI both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Answer.AI's written reviews are positive against 55% of Brainly's. Brainly's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainly sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Answer.AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brainly against 4.7 for Answer.AI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 284K and 166K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Brainly's written reviews are positive against 75% of Answer.AI's.

Brainly ships an update weekly, Answer.AI every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainly | Answer.AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (284K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainly-your-personal-tutor/id745089947/reviews)** | [4.7 (166K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/answerai-your-ai-tutor/id6446047896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **284K** | 166K |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **74.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | #140 |
| Size | 206 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainly sp. z o o](https://appshunter.io/developer/585621527) | [ANSWER AI LAB INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/670712758) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainly-your-personal-tutor/id745089947)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Provides 24/7 on-demand tutoring support for students in subjects like math, reading, and science. Offers step-by-step explanations for homework and personalized test preparation, combining human tutors with AI.

**Highlights:** 24/7 tutoring support, Step-by-step explanations, Personalized test prep, Human tutors + AI, K-12 subject coverage, Homework help via photo upload

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brainly Plus, Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Annual | $15.00 | per year |
| Brainly Plus, Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| Brainly Tutor, Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Brainly Tutor, Annual | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for homework and understanding concepts
- 👍 Detailed step-by-step explanations
- 👍 Responsive community of users
- 👍 Useful for various subjects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app
- 💰 Paywall for full access and tutoring
- 🤖 Inaccurate or irrelevant answers from some users
- 🤖 Moderation issues with inappropriate content
- 🤖 Difficulty canceling subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Issues with login and account management
- Problems with uploading images and scanning questions
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete or edit questions and answers
- Option to sort questions by grade level
- Improved notification system
- Better integration between app and website
- More effective moderation and content control


### Answer.AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/answerai-your-ai-tutor/id6446047896)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This AI-powered study companion offers 24/7 academic support, providing step-by-step explanations, personalized study tools, and collaborative learning spaces. It helps learners build confidence and deepen understanding across subjects, with additional resources for college prep and future planning.

**Highlights:** AI-powered study companion, Step-by-step explanations, Personalized study tools, Collaborative learning spaces, College prep resources, Financial aid guidance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Answer.AI Pro-Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Answer.AI Pro-Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Answer.AI Pro-Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Answer.AI Pro-Monthly-D3 | $9.99 | per month |
| Answer.AI Pro-Monthly-D | $9.99 | per month |
| Answer.AI Pro-Yearly | $71.90 | per year |
| Answer.AI Pro-Yearly | $71.90 | per year |
| Answer.AI Pro-Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Answer.AI Pro-Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| SuperAI 50-Credits | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and informative
- 🚀 Accurate and quick answers
- 💡 Comprehensive explanations
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Versatile across subjects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall limits usage
- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate answers
- 🔋 Limited free usage

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty unsubscribing
- Inconsistent energy/lightning bolt system

**Requested features**

- More free usage allowance
- Ability to flag incorrect answers
- Improved graph and image recognition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainly free?

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

### Is Answer.AI free?

Answer.AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brainly or Answer.AI?

Brainly is rated higher. Brainly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 284K ratings, while Answer.AI averages 4.7 from 166K ratings.

### Do Brainly or Answer.AI have ads?

Both Brainly and Answer.AI show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainly or Answer.AI?

Brainly ships an update weekly, and Answer.AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brainly was updated on November 7, 2026 and Answer.AI on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brainly or Answer.AI?

Brainly currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and Answer.AI at #140. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*