# Mathway vs SymCalc+

The clearest difference is price: Mathway at Free against SymCalc+'s $9.99. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 91) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). SymCalc+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Mathway is free to download; SymCalc+ costs $9.99 up front. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SymCalc+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 74% of SymCalc+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, SymCalc+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | SymCalc+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [4.7 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symcalc-plus/id1275900301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | #199 |
| Size | 82 MB | 46 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) | [Voxeloid Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307013528) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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


### SymCalc+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symcalc-plus/id1275900301)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app provides advanced mathematical calculations, from basic arithmetic to university-level topics. It combines the functionality of a scientific graphing calculator with the ease of a mobile application, offering symbolic computation and detailed feature explanations.

**Highlights:** Exact arithmetic and numerical modes, Symbolic algebra and calculus operations, Matrix operations and linear algebra, Equation and differential equation solvers, Complex number arithmetic, Interactive graphing, Session management and PDF export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is SymCalc+ free?

SymCalc+ costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or SymCalc+?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while SymCalc+ averages 4.7 from 91 ratings.

### Do Mathway or SymCalc+ have ads?

Mathway shows ads; SymCalc+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or SymCalc+?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and SymCalc+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 25, 2026 and SymCalc+ on September 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mathway or SymCalc+?

Mathway currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and SymCalc+ at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*