# Mathway vs Simplify & Solve Equation PRO

The clearest difference is price: Mathway at Free against Simplify & Solve Equation PRO's $1.99. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 3) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). Simplify & Solve Equation PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Mathway is free to download; Simplify & Solve Equation PRO costs $1.99 up front. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Simplify & Solve Equation PRO 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 Simplify & Solve Equation PRO. 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, Simplify & Solve Equation PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Simplify & Solve Equation PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| 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/simplify-and-solve-equation-pro/id1500087480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| 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:** #114 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


### Simplify & Solve Equation PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplify-and-solve-equation-pro/id1500087480)

This app quickly finds the solution for 'x' in algebraic equations. It shows every step of the simplification process, from complex terms to a simple form, before solving numerically. Supports decimals, constants, and variables, with a history function to save inputs.

**Highlights:** Solves algebraic equations for 'x', Shows step-by-step simplification, Numeric algorithm for solutions, Supports decimals, constants, and variables, History function to save inputs, Highlights incorrect entries

**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 Simplify & Solve Equation PRO free?

Simplify & Solve Equation PRO costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Simplify & Solve Equation PRO?

Simplify & Solve Equation PRO is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Simplify & Solve Equation PRO averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Simplify & Solve Equation PRO have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Simplify & Solve Equation PRO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or Simplify & Solve Equation PRO?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simplify & Solve Equation PRO monthly. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 25, 2026 and Simplify & Solve Equation PRO on August 20, 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.*