# Mathway vs Solve It

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mathway at 425K against Solve It's 3. Mathway also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). Solve It's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads 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 Solve It sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 5.0 for Solve It. 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.

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Solve It every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Solve It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solve-it-math-solver/id1361123738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [志荣 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/478654885) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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


### Solve It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solve-it-math-solver/id1361123738)

Engage in three distinct math games designed to sharpen your mental arithmetic skills. Solve puzzles by strategically using numbers and symbols to reach a target value. Hints are available to assist you when challenges arise.

**Highlights:** Equation puzzles, Calculation challenges, Symbol puzzles, 24 Point game, Speed Challenge mode, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 240 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Solve It free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Solve It?

Solve It is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Solve It averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Solve It have ads?

Both Mathway and Solve It show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or Solve It?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Solve It every 5 months. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 26, 2026 and Solve It on August 21, 2026.

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