# Mathway vs Go.Edustar

The clearest difference is rating: Mathway at 4.9 against Go.Edustar's 1.7. Mathway also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and ratings volume (425K vs 35). Go.Edustar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Go.Edustar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 35, 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 20% of Go.Edustar's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Go.Edustar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [1.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goedustar/id1425038825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **50.5% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [Harris, N. Computer Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/642643724) |

## 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


### Go.Edustar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goedustar/id1425038825)

This app allows parents and guardians to monitor their child's academic progress in real-time. View grades, assignments, due dates, schedules, attendance, and demographic information. It requires a Parents On Line account set up through the school district.

**Highlights:** View student grades, Track assignments and due dates, Monitor schedules, Check attendance records, Access demographic information, Single sign-on for multiple students

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Go.Edustar free?

Go.Edustar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Go.Edustar?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Go.Edustar averages 1.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Go.Edustar have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Go.Edustar does not.

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