# Mathway vs Math and Science Tutor

Mathway and Math and Science Tutor both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Math and Science Tutor's written reviews are positive against 51% of Mathway's. Math and Science Tutor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Mathway's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (425K vs 919). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Math and Science Tutor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mathway against 4.8 for Math and Science Tutor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 919, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 92% of Math and Science Tutor's.

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Math and Science Tutor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Math and Science Tutor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [4.8 (919 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-and-science-tutor/id1272091364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 919 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [Math Tutor DVD, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/472689321) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #110 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


### Math and Science Tutor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-and-science-tutor/id1272091364)

Access over 1500 video lessons and 500 hours of step-by-step instruction across math, science, and engineering subjects. Learn at your own pace with features like favoriting, search, and downloadable worksheets. Achieve academic success with expert-led tutorials.

**Highlights:** 1500+ video lessons, 500+ hours of instruction, Searchable lesson library, Mark favorite lessons, Recently watched list, Worksheets for courses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Lessons | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great teaching quality
- 🚀 Thorough and clear explanations
- 💡 Helpful for math, science, and engineering
- 👍 Excellent for refreshing and learning concepts
- 👍 Instructor is knowledgeable and passionate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No login option for existing website subscriptions
- ⏱️ Time-consuming to go through all the lessons
- 💰 Subscription is a bit expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or doesn't open for some users
- Occasional sign error in example problems

**Requested features**

- Add login option for existing website subscriptions
- Provide accelerated or condensed course tracks
- Expand to cover more subjects like writing and history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Math and Science Tutor free?

Math and Science Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Math and Science Tutor?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Math and Science Tutor averages 4.8 from 919 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Math and Science Tutor have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Math and Science Tutor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or Math and Science Tutor?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Math and Science Tutor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 25, 2026 and Math and Science Tutor on September 10, 2026.

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