# Mathway vs Campus Tv

Mathway and Campus Tv both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Campus Tv's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mathway's. Campus Tv also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Mathway's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (425K vs 8). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Campus Tv asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mathway against 5.0 for Campus Tv. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 100% of Campus Tv's.

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Campus Tv every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Campus Tv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campus-tv/id1455297919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [Ricardo Jaar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455288045) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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


### Campus Tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campus-tv/id1455297919)

This educational channel from the University of San Pedro Sula USAP offers high-definition programming focused on innovation, education, communications, and technology. It provides responsibly entertaining content.

**Highlights:** High-definition television, Educational programming, Focus on innovation, Technology content, Communication topics, Responsible entertainment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Campus Tv free?

Campus Tv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Campus Tv?

Campus Tv is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Campus Tv averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Campus Tv have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Campus Tv does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or Campus Tv?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Campus Tv every 15 months. Most recently, Mathway was updated on October 14, 2026 and Campus Tv on October 3, 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.*