# Brilliant vs Reasonal

The clearest difference is ads: Reasonal at none against Brilliant's shown. Reasonal also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Brilliant's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 94) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, 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 Reasonal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reasonal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brilliant has 33K ratings behind it against 94, 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 83% of Reasonal's.

Brilliant ships an update weekly, Reasonal every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant | Reasonal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-learn-math-and-coding/id913335252/reviews) | **[4.9 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reasonal-critical-thinking/id6498369506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **83.3% 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 | **#66** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brilliant.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/913335255) | [Reasonable Minds, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741643342) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Education, #195 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


### Reasonal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reasonal-critical-thinking/id6498369506)

Develop critical thinking, logic, and data analysis skills with interactive lessons. Learn to identify manipulation, bias, and evaluate arguments using real-world examples and research-backed content. Adapt your learning path based on your understanding.

**Highlights:** Develop critical thinking skills, Learn logic and data analysis, Spot manipulation and bias, Evaluate arguments effectively, Interactive, adaptive lessons, Research-backed content, Real-world examples

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Reasonal: Critical Thinking | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Reasonal: Critical Thinking | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant free?

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

### Is Reasonal free?

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

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

Reasonal is rated higher. Brilliant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Reasonal averages 4.9 from 94 ratings.

### Do Brilliant or Reasonal have ads?

Brilliant shows ads; Reasonal does not.

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

Brilliant ships an update weekly, and Reasonal every 6 days. Most recently, Brilliant was updated on October 1, 2026 and Reasonal on September 7, 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.*