# Mathway vs Speech2Math Calculator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mathway at 50% against Speech2Math Calculator's 0%. Mathway also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (425K vs 3). Speech2Math Calculator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Speech2Math Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 0% of Speech2Math Calculator's.

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Speech2Math Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Speech2Math Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech2math-calculator/id1216734849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **50.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [Audiosdroid OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/869671589) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Solve math problems instantly by taking a photo or typing your question. Get step-by-step solutions for algebra, graphing, calculus, and more. Understand complex math concepts with unlimited access to answers.

**Highlights:** Math problem solver, Homework scanner, Step-by-step solutions, Algebra solver, Graphing calculator, Calculus solver

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steps (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Steps (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Steps (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Steps (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Steps (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Steps (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Steps (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Steps (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and accurate
- 👍 Helpful for math homework and studying
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Explains step-by-step solutions
- 👍 Supports wide range of math topics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for full features
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, crashes
- 🔍 Difficulty cropping/uploading photos
- 🔍 Limited free features, paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Camera issues, unable to focus on problems
- Subscription issues, unable to access paid features

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to copy/paste equations
- Improved free version with step-by-step solutions


### Speech2Math Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech2math-calculator/id1216734849)

This app converts spoken mathematical commands into expressions for calculation. It offers a wide range of operations and supports numerous languages for voice input. An on-screen keyboard allows for manual editing of expressions.

**Highlights:** Speech to math expression conversion, On-screen keyboard for editing, Basic and scientific calculator functions, Multi-language voice input support, Trigonometric and logarithmic functions (PRO), Text-to-speech (TTS) support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speech2Math Calculator PRO | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Speech2Math Calculator free?

Speech2Math Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Speech2Math Calculator?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Speech2Math Calculator averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Speech2Math Calculator have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Speech2Math Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or Speech2Math Calculator?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Speech2Math Calculator every 4 months. Most recently, Mathway was updated on October 14, 2026 and Speech2Math Calculator on October 2, 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.*