# Brilliant vs NEURO by THIX

The clearest difference is price: Brilliant at Free against NEURO by THIX's $2.99. Brilliant also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (33K vs 21). NEURO by THIX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown).

Brilliant is free to download; NEURO by THIX costs $2.99 up front. Brilliant sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. NEURO by THIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brilliant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brilliant has 33K ratings behind it against 21, 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 56% of NEURO by THIX's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant | NEURO by THIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-learn-math-and-coding/id913335252/reviews)** | [3.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuro-by-thix/id1523237831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| 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:** #72 Top Grossing · Education, #139 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


### NEURO by THIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuro-by-thix/id1523237831)

Create AI and bionic programs using a codeless, visual interface inspired by the human brain. Build complex systems with over 100 machine learning packages, neuro-inspired modules, and sensory inputs. Share your creations easily with Biocode.

**Highlights:** Bionic Visual Programming (BVP), 100+ Machine Learning packages, Neuro-inspired modules (Sense, Fear, Knowledge), Six human-like sensors, Virtual Nuclei for circuitry, Codeless programming, Biocode for sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant free?

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

### Is NEURO by THIX free?

NEURO by THIX costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Brilliant is rated higher. Brilliant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while NEURO by THIX averages 3.5 from 21 ratings.

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

Brilliant shows ads; NEURO by THIX does not.

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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.*