Students who want explained homework answers can use it free with limits, with Plus from £1.99 a month.
Kenning's take
What it does
A homework help app where students scan or type a question and get an answer with step-by-step explanations, from AI or from a community of students and experts. It covers subjects from maths to essays, and paid tiers add an AI Tutor, live expert help and no ads.
- Scan to Solve for maths equations and word problems
- step-by-step explanations
- AI Tutor and live expert support
- Expert-Verified answers from the community Q&A
- points, leaderboards and study buddies
Who it suits. School and college students who want explained answers to homework questions.
Key facts
- Category
- Study, homework & learning
- Made by
- Brainly sp. z o.o.
- Based in
- Poland (App Store seller is a Polish company; Wikipedia gives New York City as headquarters)
- Launched
- 2009
- Works on
- iPhone, Android, Web
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- Free with limits; Brainly Plus and Brainly Tutor are paid
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Brainly Plus | £1.99 | month |
| Brainly Plus | £8.49 | month |
| Brainly Plus | £41.99 | year |
| Brainly Tutor | £25.99 | month |
| Brainly Tutor | £85.99 | year |
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- Education Week 2021-07
FAQ
Is Brainly free?
It is free with limits. On the UK App Store, Brainly Plus costs from £1.99 to £8.49 a month and Brainly Tutor £25.99 a month.
Who makes Brainly?
Brainly sp. z o.o. The company was founded in Kraków, Poland, in 2009.
Does Brainly work on Android?
Yes. It is on Google Play as well as the App Store and the web.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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