# Brilliant vs Uptime

The clearest difference is ads: Uptime at none against Brilliant's shown. Brilliant's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 2.7K) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brilliant sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Uptime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.7 for Uptime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brilliant has 32K ratings behind it against 2.7K, 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 67% of Uptime's.

Brilliant ships an update weekly, Uptime every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant | Uptime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-learn-math-and-coding/id913335252/reviews) | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uptime-get-smarter-stand-out/id1505323328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brilliant.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/913335255) | [UPTIME APP LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460136020) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant

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

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Education, #200 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


### Uptime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uptime-get-smarter-stand-out/id1505323328)

Learn and grow in just 5 minutes with expert-designed summaries of books, podcasts, and courses. Access content as text, audio, or visual stories to retain information and take action in your daily life.

**Highlights:** 5-minute content summaries (Hacks), Summaries of books, podcasts, documentaries, courses, Content available as text, audio, or visual stories, Science-based learning methodology, Actionable insights and tips, Save and categorize favorite content (Sparks, Boards)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Uptime Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Uptime Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Uptime Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Uptime Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Uptime Premium | $55.99 | per year |
| Uptime Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Uptime Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great way to preview books
- 🚀 Convenient and engaging format
- 🚀 Helpful for busy people
- 👍 Enjoyable learning experience
- 👍 Useful for those who don't like reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Limited content for free users
- 🐛 Repetitive or diluted summaries
- 🐛 Robotic voice can be unpleasant
- 🐛 Unreliable cancellation process

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Recommendation algorithm needs improvement

**Requested features**

- Offline access to downloaded content
- Better organization and management of saved content
- More diverse content beyond just progressive/liberal views
- Family sharing or discounted plans for multiple users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant free?

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

### Is Uptime free?

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

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

Brilliant and Uptime are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 32K and 2.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Brilliant or Uptime have ads?

Brilliant shows ads; Uptime does not.

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

Brilliant ships an update weekly, and Uptime every 6 days. Most recently, Brilliant was updated on September 24, 2026 and Uptime on September 22, 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.*