# Mathway vs Equation Solver & Simplifier

The clearest difference is rating: Mathway at 4.9 against Equation Solver & Simplifier's 4.4. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 10) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). Equation Solver & Simplifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 51%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Equation Solver & Simplifier sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 75% of Equation Solver & Simplifier'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, Equation Solver & Simplifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Equation Solver & Simplifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equation-solver-and-simplifier/id1500087226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [Glindemann, Sennoun, Langer GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024972809) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #107 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


### Equation Solver & Simplifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equation-solver-and-simplifier/id1500087226)

This app helps you solve algebraic equations by showing every step of the simplification process. It can find the value of 'x' or the zeros of a function using a numeric algorithm after simplifying your input.

**Highlights:** Algebraic equation solving, Step-by-step simplification, Numeric algorithm for solutions, History function, Decimal input support, Constants and variables support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +30 User Tokens | $0.29 | one-time |
| +1 Convenience Token / 6h, max. +2 | $0.59 | one-time |
| +2 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| +150 User Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| +300 User Tokens | $1.49 | one-time |
| +4 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +8 | $1.59 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Equation Solver & Simplifier free?

Equation Solver & Simplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Equation Solver & Simplifier?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Equation Solver & Simplifier averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Equation Solver & Simplifier have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Equation Solver & Simplifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or Equation Solver & Simplifier?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Equation Solver & Simplifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 24, 2026 and Equation Solver & Simplifier on August 26, 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.*