# Brilliant vs Anthropology

The clearest difference is ads: Anthropology at none against Brilliant's shown. Anthropology also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Brilliant's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (33K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brilliant sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Anthropology sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Anthropology holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brilliant has 33K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brilliant ships an update weekly, Anthropology every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant | Anthropology |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-learn-math-and-coding/id913335252/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthropology/id6752996876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brilliant.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/913335255) | [Forwa Elade Wunde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685241344) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant

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

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Education, #168 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


### Anthropology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthropology/id6752996876)

Master anthropology with fun and engaging quizzes covering human evolution, ritual, and more. This app is designed to boost knowledge and confidence for students, practitioners, or anyone exploring the field. It offers comprehensive learning across various sub-disciplines.

**Highlights:** Engaging quizzes, Comprehensive topic coverage, Boosts knowledge and confidence, Covers biological, cultural, and linguistic anthropology, Explores archaeology and applied anthropology, Addresses contemporary issues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 9000 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant free?

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

### Is Anthropology free?

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

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

Anthropology is rated higher. Brilliant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Anthropology averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Brilliant or Anthropology have ads?

Brilliant shows ads; Anthropology does not.

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

Brilliant ships an update weekly, and Anthropology every 6 weeks. Most recently, Brilliant was updated on October 18, 2026 and Anthropology on October 11, 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.*