# Brilliant vs micro by THIX

The clearest difference is price: Brilliant at Free against micro by THIX's $1.99. Brilliant also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). micro by THIX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Brilliant is free to download; micro by THIX costs $1.99 up front. Brilliant sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. micro by THIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brilliant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brilliant has 33K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Brilliant's written reviews are positive against 61% of micro by THIX's.

Brilliant ships an update weekly, micro by THIX every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant | micro by THIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-learn-math-and-coding/id913335252/reviews)** | [4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-by-thix/id1458231552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brilliant.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/913335255) | [THIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433373206) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant

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

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Education, #156 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app offers a personalized learning experience for math and coding, acting as a virtual tutor. It guides users through problems, fostering understanding and problem-solving skills with expert-crafted content. Suitable for learners from grade 5 through college and beyond.

**Highlights:** Personalized one-on-one learning, Interactive problem-solving guidance, Expert-crafted curriculum, Adaptive learning system, Builds critical thinking skills, Covers math, coding, science, and more

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 | $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 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


### micro by THIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-by-thix/id1458231552)

Simulate the creation and evolution of microorganisms. Explore natural selection, mutation, and inter-microbial conflict in a dynamic, educational sandbox. Experiment with environmental factors and genetic traits to discover new life forms.

**Highlights:** Create bacteria, viruses, and fungi, Observe natural selection, Learn microbiology interactively, Edit genetic attributes, Experiment with environmental factors, Collect microbes in a library

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant free?

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

### Is micro by THIX free?

micro by THIX costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brilliant or micro by THIX?

Brilliant is rated higher. Brilliant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while micro by THIX averages 4.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do Brilliant or micro by THIX have ads?

Brilliant shows ads; micro by THIX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brilliant or micro by THIX?

Brilliant ships an update weekly, and micro by THIX every 10 months. Most recently, Brilliant was updated on November 9, 2026 and micro by THIX on November 6, 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.*