Comparison

Brilliant vs Algebra for adults

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

Head to head
About

Brilliant

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
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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

Algebra for adults

Features
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Relearn algebra — the adult way. If algebra never made sense in school, or you just forgot it all, Algebrain helps you rebuild it from the ground up. Short, clear lessons designed for busy adults — no classrooms, no homework stress, no confusing jargon. Whether you're switching careers into tech or data, returning to college, prepping for the GED, or finally closing a gap that's bugged you for years — you can do this. One concept at a time. WHY ADULTS CHOOSE ALGEBRAIN • Built for grown-ups — real explanations, not childish cartoons • Bite-sized lessons — learn in 5–10 minutes a day • Step-by-step — every problem worked out, so you see the "why," not just the answer • Start anywhere — quick placement finds your level, from basics to advanced • Practice that adapts — more of what you struggle with, less of what you've mastered • Track your progress — watch "rusty" turn into "confident" WHAT YOU'LL MASTER • Numbers, fractions, and order of operations • Variables and expressions • Solving equations and inequalities • Linear equations, slopes, and graphs • Exponents, polynomials, and factoring • Quadratics and the basics of functions • Word problems — translated into plain English PERFECT IF YOU'RE • Changing careers into tech, data, or finance • Going back to school or taking college algebra • Studying for the GED or a placement test • A parent who wants to help (and keep up with) your kids • Just curious and ready to finally "get" math Learn at your own pace. No grades. No pressure. Just steady progress you can feel. Download Algebrain and rebuild your algebra — one confident step at a time.

Screenshots

Brilliant4 screens
Algebra for adults4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Algebra for adults at none against Brilliant's 19. Algebra for adults also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Brilliant's advantage is chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Brilliant sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Algebra for adults asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Brilliant versus Algebra for adults: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrilliantAlgebra for adults
PriceFreeFree
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#67 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrilliant.orgOde Corporation

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

Algebra for adults

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Brilliant

Subscriptions16
  • Brilliant Premium - Personal stats & exclusive problems$19.991 Month
  • Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts2 variants$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$74.991 Year
  • Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts$96.991 Year
  • Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts$111.991 Year
  • Brilliant Premium$111.991 Year
  • Brilliant Premium: Fun, challenging problems in math and science by experts2 variants$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 Premium7 Days trial$159.991 Year
  • Brilliant Premium with Tutor7 Days trial$167.991 Year
  • Brilliant Premium with Tutor7 Days trial$191.991 Year
None

Algebra for adults

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brilliant free?
Brilliant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Algebra for adults free?
Algebra for adults is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brilliant or Algebra for adults have ads?
Brilliant shows ads; Algebra for adults does not.

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