Comparison

Brilliant vs watchMath

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brilliant

This app offers a personalized learning experience for math and coding, acting as a virtual tutor. It guides users through problems with interactive explanations and adapts to their skill level, fostering deep understanding and problem-solving abilities. 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
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Brilliant is a superintelligent tutor for math and coding. Our team of experts from MIT and Harvard has built a world-class personalized learning system. For students from grade 5 to college and beyond – you work through problems with a tutor that sees where you’re stuck, can sketch right on your screen, asks the right questions, and guides you to real a-ha moments. Forget memorizing formulas. Brilliant is designed to build real understanding and help you excel. It’s there when you need it, adapts to how you think, and makes learning feel like a fun challenge instead of a chore. Master everything from foundational math and algebra to college-level calculus, Python, computer science, AI, neural networks, algorithms, data analysis, physics, and more. Join over 10 million people using Brilliant to reach their learning goals. WHY BRILLIANT WORKS - One-on-one learning for all
 Private tutoring is the most effective way to learn, but it’s expensive, hard to schedule, and out of reach for most families. Brilliant’s tutor works with you one-on-one, every single day, for a fraction of the cost. No scheduling. No waiting. Just learning.
 - Like someone sitting next to you Brilliant’s tutor can see what’s on your screen and react in real time, from highlighting parts of a problem to creating visualizations that bring hard concepts to life. - Expert-crafted curriculum Every course is crafted by our team of human experts from top institutions around the world. And with new and updated courses added every month, there’s always something new to explore. - Learning that adapts to you Brilliant’s tutor personalizes your experience in real time, adjusting to your skill level, filling gaps before they become problems, and helping you build confidence as you go. - Build true problem-solving skills Brilliant doesn’t give you answers. It guides you through problems and to your own a-ha moments. So while you’re learning, you’re also building critical thinking and analytical skills – and having fun. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING “Koji doesn’t judge. It feels like talking to the most patient teacher.” — Alan “Going through a lesson with Koji is more active, interactive, and guided than traditional learning.” — Lory “She read the problem out loud and figured it out on her own — ‘Oh! I know! Never mind, Mom, I got it!’ I'm seeing those breakthroughs more often.” — Arianne Send feedback to ios@brilliant.org. LIKE US: https://facebook.com/brilliantorg FOLLOW US: https://x.com/brilliantorg Privacy Policy: https://brilliant.org/privacy_policy/ Terms of Use: https://brilliant.org/terms-of-use/

About

watchMath

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Unlock your mind's potential with watchMath, the ultimate math app designed for students, professionals, and enthusiasts. Transform your approach to numbers with enhanced problem-solving and logical reasoning skills. **Key Benefits:** - **Improved Problem-Solving:** Master advanced techniques to overcome math challenges with confidence. - **Stronger Logical Reasoning:** Enhance your critical thinking abilities for use in all aspects of life. - **Increased Confidence:** Boost your self-assurance with each problem solved. - **Deep Conceptual Understanding:** Gain a thorough understanding of math concepts for both academic and real-world application. - **Brain Health & Longevity:** Stimulate cognitive functions with engaging math exercises. - **Career Opportunities:** Open doors to diverse professions, from finance to engineering. - **Financial Literacy:** Strengthen your skills in managing finances and understanding economics. - **Memory & Perseverance:** Improve memory retention through practice and learn the value of perseverance. Our app is centered on the belief that repetition solidifies knowledge. Enjoy personalized practice sessions, quizzes, and real-world math scenarios that make learning engaging and effective. Download watchMath today and embark on a journey of math mastery and discovery. Transform the way you see math—and the world.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brilliant at Free against watchMath's $0.99. Brilliant also leads on chart position (#68 vs unranked). watchMath's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Brilliant is free to download; watchMath costs $0.99 up front. Brilliant sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. watchMath asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Brilliant versus watchMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrilliantwatchMath
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#68 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrilliant.orgAbraham Vera

Bugs and requests

Brilliant

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Progress not saving correctly
  • Explanations not loading properly
  • Home page not loading
  • Difficulty cancelling subscription

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Offline mode
  • Spaced repetition practice
  • Ability to bookmark/save difficult problems
  • More detailed explanations
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  • More courses in other scientific fields

watchMath

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Brilliant

Subscriptions10
  • Brilliant Premium - Personal stats & exclusive problems$19.991 Month
  • Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts$24.991 Month
  • Brilliant Premium$24.991 Month
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  • Brilliant Premium with Tutor$30.001 Month
  • Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts$119.991 Year
  • Brilliant Premium$127.991 Year
  • Brilliant Premium7 Days trial$127.991 Year
  • Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts$149.991 Year
  • Brilliant Premium7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Brilliant Premium with Tutor7 Days trial$191.991 Year
None

watchMath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brilliant free?
Brilliant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is watchMath free?
watchMath costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brilliant or watchMath have ads?
Brilliant shows ads; watchMath does not.

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