# Brilliant vs Gekno

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Brilliant at 33K against Gekno's 16. Brilliant also leads on chart position (#69 vs unranked). Gekno's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brilliant sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Gekno sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gekno 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 16, 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 Gekno's.

Brilliant ships an update weekly, Gekno every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant | Gekno |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-learn-math-and-coding/id913335252/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gekno-daily-learning-and-facts/id6766576885/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brilliant.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/913335255) | [SJV Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896304022) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant

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

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Education, #162 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 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:** 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


### Gekno

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gekno-daily-learning-and-facts/id6766576885)

Discover a new fascinating topic daily with engaging articles and audio. Challenge yourself with bite-sized games and fun facts to build a lasting learning habit in just a few minutes each day. Enjoy a beautiful, distraction-free experience that satisfies curiosity and makes learning simple.

**Highlights:** Daily new topics, Expertly crafted articles, Audio narration, Bite-sized learning games, Fun fact delivery, Distraction-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gekno Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Gekno Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Gekno Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant free?

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

### Is Gekno free?

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

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

Gekno is rated higher. Brilliant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Gekno averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Brilliant or Gekno have ads?

Both Brilliant and Gekno show ads.

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

Brilliant ships an update weekly, and Gekno every 6 days. Most recently, Brilliant was updated on November 12, 2026 and Gekno on November 9, 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.*