Brainly: Your Personal Tutor

Education

7.1~~/10~~

Our score

★ 4.5 Google Play·100M+ installs

Reviewed by Editorial Team, ScoredApps editorial · updated 2026-10-06

Screenshots

Lime-green promo screen headed Your AI Learning Companion, with the line The best way to study with AI and a 3D calculator graphic

Camera scan screen in Math mode framing the equation 4(z - 3) = 2z + 8, with a green shutter button and keyboard and microphone icons

Companion chat with a PDF named History_AncientRome_Homework attached, tabs for Companion, Notes and My Docs, and a message asking for help with question 6

Notes screen titled World War I Overview listing dates, major causes and Allied powers, above a white audio waveform

Question page with Community and Expert-Verified tabs, a green Answer powered by Brainly Experts box about cell organelles, and a Cross-checked with these textbooks list

ClarityPods screen offering 1-4 min guided audios, with chips such as Can't focus and Too stressed, Play buttons and a Co-created with Brain Expert row

About Brainly: Your Personal Tutor

Brainly is a homework app built on a moderated question archive, with Verified Answers checked by experts, a Scan to Solve camera for math, and an AI Companion that can work from an uploaded PDF. Test Prep turns your files into daily practice sets, and a separate Tutor tier adds 20 live sessions a month. The catch is the free Basic plan: it shows ads and caps access, and Plus costs $9.99 a month on Apple's US listing.

App information

DeveloperBrainly sp. z o o

Version5.311.1 (Android) · 4.231.0 (iOS)

Size102 MB (Android) · 217 MB (iOS)

Price / In-appFree

Contains adsYes

In-app purchasesYes

Content rating13+

Requires (Android)Android 10+

Requires (iOS)iOS 18.0+

Interface languagesEN, FR, ID, PL, PT, RO + 4 more

Store rating (Google Play)4.5 from 4,471,252 ratings

Installs100M+

Updated by developer2026-09-07

Data checked2026-10-06

Specs come from the official store listings and were last checked on 2026-10-06. Developers change pricing and requirements — check the store page before installing.

Brainly Review: Verified Answers, Paid Limits, Ads on Free

Basic Is Free, Plus Is $9.99 a Month

The help center describes a lifetime free Basic plan and two paid tiers sold monthly or yearly. Plus, listed by Apple at $9.99 a month or $39.99 a year in the US, is the tier that removes the limits: it unlocks Verified Answers, Textbook Solutions and the Math Solver behind Scan to Solve, and the Google Play description says it also removes ads. The free allowance is the vague part. No help page states how many answers Basic permits, and 2026 reviews describe a subscription prompt after a handful of questions, while Turkish-language reviews keep naming ad frequency. First-time users get a 7-day trial that converts to a paid plan unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Prices are regional and can change.

Test Prep Builds Daily Sets From Your Files

Test Prep starts from an uploaded file or typed questions, then the AI adds extra multiple-choice questions and breaks the material into parts. Enter an exam date and the set is split into Daily Sets that mix new questions with ones you missed; a Weekly Recap and practice reminders appear on the home screen, and each exam gets its own Test Prep. The same app has a Companion tab where a PDF such as a history worksheet can be attached as the reference for your questions, a Notes screen that turns class audio into an outline, and ClarityPods, guided audios of one to four minutes. Flash Clash, a separate free game from the same developer, turns uploaded notes into 10 quick-fire questions.

Tutor: 20 Live Sessions at $29.99 a Month

Tutor includes everything in Plus plus a guaranteed 20 live sessions a month in math, physics, biology and chemistry, from middle school to college level, priced by Apple at $29.99 monthly or $95.99 yearly. Tutors are vetted freelancers, content partners and community members; you cannot pick one, the Ask an Expert button appears only when someone is free, and most sessions end within 10 minutes. Chat history is not kept, so answers are saved under My verified answers, and a failed session or lost connection refills the count. Paired parent accounts share Plus but not Tutor. A subscription started on the web cannot be cancelled in the iOS app, and deleting the account does not stop billing.

Pros

Verified Answers carry a green checkmark and a textbook cross-check list
Basic plan is free for life, and paid tiers start with a 7-day trial
Test Prep turns uploaded files into Daily Sets and re-asks missed questions
Tutor guarantees 20 live sessions a month in four STEM subjects
Rated 4.5 across 4.47 million Google Play reviews and 4.7 on the App Store

Cons

Free plan shows ads and limits answers, and the quota is not published
Tutor costs $29.99 a month and cannot be shared through a paired parent account
2026 reviews report wrong answers, even verified ones, and harder search since the AI mode
Account deletion works only on the website, and it does not cancel billing

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Verdict

The score rests on the Verified Answers archive and the study tools around it, but the free tier works as a funnel to Plus. Take it for textbook-checked answers and Test Prep sets built from your own files, and start with the 7-day trial. Pick a math-only scanner if equations are all you need. Skip it if ads break your focus, or if the user is under 13, the minimum age for an account.

Core function8.0Verified Answers, Scan to Solve and Test Prep cover a wide school range, though reviews still report wrong community answers.

Ease of use7.5Companion, Notes and My Docs tabs are clear, but 2026 reviewers say search got harder after the AI mode arrived.

Monetisation6.0Free Basic carries ads and an undisclosed cap; Plus is $9.99 a month, Tutor $29.99, and 2026 reviews include billing complaints.

Performance7.0Releases arrive roughly weekly and the Android install is 102 MB, but reviewers report questions failing to load.

Privacy & permissions6.5Apple lists location, identifiers and usage data as tracking data; Google says data is encrypted in transit and deletion can be requested.

7.1out of 10 · weighted average of the five scores above

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brainly free to use?

Yes, the app is free to install and keeps a lifetime free Basic plan, but it shows ads and limits access to answers. No help page says how many answers Basic allows. Plus removes the limits, and first-time users get a 7-day free trial that converts to a paid plan unless cancelled. Offers can vary by user and region.

Does Brainly show step-by-step math solutions from a photo?

Yes, through Scan to Solve. Switch the camera to Math mode, frame the equation and confirm it was read correctly, and the Math Solver returns a step-by-step walkthrough. The help center lists it as a premium feature, so free accounts may meet limits. The solver is built for equations only, not for essays or other subjects.

How much does Brainly Plus cost?

Apple's US listing shows Brainly Plus at $9.99 a month or $39.99 a year, and Brainly Tutor at $29.99 a month or $95.99 a year. Tutor adds 20 live sessions a month. Prices are regional and can change, and the listing shows other Plus price points too, so check the plan screen before paying.

How do I cancel Brainly Plus or Tutor?

Cancel in the store that billed you: Payments & subscriptions in Google Play, or Subscriptions in your Apple ID, at least 24 hours before renewal. Deleting the account, which works only on the website, does not stop billing. The help center says started subscriptions are not refunded, while the App Store text promises a 30-day money-back guarantee, so confirm before buying.

What are good alternatives to Brainly for homework help?

Photomath covers math only, with Plus at $9.99 a month. Gauth adds physics, chemistry and biology, and its Plus costs $11.99 a month, with ad breaks on the free plan. Quizlet is the closer match for notes-to-study tools and practice tests. This app differs by pairing a community archive and Verified Answers with live tutors.