# Brilliant vs DataCamp

The clearest difference is chart position: Brilliant at #80 against DataCamp's unranked. Brilliant also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 4.8K). DataCamp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brilliant sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and DataCamp sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month. 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 Brilliant against 4.8 for DataCamp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brilliant has 32K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Brilliant's written reviews are positive against 72% of DataCamp's.

Brilliant ships an update weekly, DataCamp fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant | DataCamp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-learn-math-and-coding/id913335252/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datacamp-data-science-and-ai/id1263413087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brilliant.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/913335255) | [Datacamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263152552) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-learn-math-and-coding/id913335252)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Education, #199 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Master math and computer science through interactive, visual lessons. This app focuses on active problem-solving and personalized practice to build critical thinking and STEM skills. Ideal for students and lifelong learners seeking to deepen their understanding and confidence.

**Highlights:** Interactive problem-solving lessons, Personalized practice sets, Visual explanations of concepts, Expert-crafted STEM courses, Real-time feedback, Builds critical thinking skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brilliant Premium - Personal stats & exclusive problems | $19.99 | per month |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $24.99 | per month |
| Brilliant Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Brilliant Premium with Tutor | $30.00 | per month |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $74.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $96.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $111.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium | $111.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $119.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium | $127.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium | $127.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts | $149.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium | $159.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium with Tutor | $167.99 | per year |
| Brilliant Premium with Tutor | $191.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick exercises, fast improvement
- 👍 Engaging and easy learning
- 👍 Effective learning of complex topics
- 👍 Intuitive and challenging but not intimidating
- 👍 Wonderful learning tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited variety of learning methods
- 🔍 Limited course selection
- 🔍 Inconsistent explanations and unclear wording

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving correctly
- Explanations not loading properly
- Home page not loading
- Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Offline mode
- Spaced repetition practice
- Ability to bookmark/save difficult problems
- More detailed explanations


### DataCamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datacamp-data-science-and-ai/id1263413087)

Learn in-demand coding and AI skills through interactive courses and real-world projects. Master languages like Python and SQL, and gain certifications to advance your career in data science and AI.

**Highlights:** Interactive coding courses, Real-world projects, AI-assisted learning, Professional certifications, Learn Python, SQL, R, AI, Mobile and desktop access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Mobile Subscription | $35.00 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $43.00 | per month |
| Monthly Mobile Subscription | $69.99 | per month |
| Black Friday 2025 | $148.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $164.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $164.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $165.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Trial Subscription | $329.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $329.99 | per year |
| Yearly Mobile Subscription | $350.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible Learning Tool
- 🚀 State of the art
- 👍 Great app for learning
- 👍 Excellent app for learners
- 👍 Ease of learning and flash cards ❤️

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Datalab tab is gone ?
- 🐛 Unusable on iPad 10
- 🐛 Absolute trash, I hope you hate yourselves
- 🐛 My Library Problem
- 🐛 Such POOR experience

**Reported bugs**

- My Library Problem
- The app has worsened a lot
- App Crashing Immediately
- Ab stürzt beim öffnen direkt wieder ab. Erst beim erneuten runterladen funktioniert sie wieder.
- App has a delay while typing

**Requested features**

- Need flash cards for entire data science track please
- Wann Darkmode?
- Dark Mode
- SQL workspace has yet to be added


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant free?

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

### Is DataCamp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brilliant or DataCamp?

DataCamp is rated higher. Brilliant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while DataCamp averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Brilliant or DataCamp have ads?

Both Brilliant and DataCamp show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brilliant or DataCamp?

Brilliant ships an update weekly, and DataCamp fortnightly. Most recently, Brilliant was updated on September 25, 2026 and DataCamp on September 25, 2026.

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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.*