# Brilliant vs GPTree Grove

The clearest difference is monetization model: Brilliant at free with in-app purchases against GPTree Grove's subscription. Brilliant also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 9) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). GPTree Grove's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brilliant sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and GPTree Grove sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPTree Grove 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 9, 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 100% of GPTree Grove's.

Brilliant ships an update weekly, GPTree Grove every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant | GPTree Grove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-learn-math-and-coding/id913335252/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gptree-grove/id6753215755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brilliant.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/913335255) | [ChatGPTree](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843110481) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Education, #149 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app offers a personalized learning experience for math and coding, acting as a virtual tutor. It guides users through problems, fostering understanding and problem-solving skills with expert-crafted content. 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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 | $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 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


### GPTree Grove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gptree-grove/id6753215755)

This app combines AI-powered assistance with a climate-positive mission. Fund the planting of verified trees monthly and gain access to an intelligent AI chatbot to help you think, create, learn, and grow. Join a community dedicated to environmental action and track your positive impact.

**Highlights:** Fund verified tree planting, Access AI chatbot powered by GPT-5, Track environmental impact, Join a global reforestation community, Climate-positive AI companion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.00 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.00 | per year |
| Topup | $11.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant free?

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

### Is GPTree Grove free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brilliant or GPTree Grove?

GPTree Grove is rated higher. Brilliant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while GPTree Grove averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Brilliant or GPTree Grove have ads?

Brilliant shows ads; GPTree Grove does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brilliant or GPTree Grove?

Brilliant ships an update weekly, and GPTree Grove every 5 days. Most recently, Brilliant was updated on November 9, 2026 and GPTree Grove on October 30, 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.*