Mathway vs iLancaster (Lancaster Uni)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mathway
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.
- Math problem solver
- Homework scanner
- Step-by-step solutions
- Algebra solver
- Graphing calculator
- Calculus solver
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Mathway is the world’s smartest math calculator for algebra, graphing, calculus and more! Mathway gives you unlimited access to math solutions that can help you understand complex concepts. Simply point your camera and snap a photo or type your math homework question for step-by-step answers. If a premium subscription option is selected: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same monthly or annual rate selected at the beginning of the subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.mathway.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mathway.com/privacy
iLancaster (Lancaster Uni)
Stay informed about university life with a personalized home screen, timetable, and campus map. Access your profile, search for information, and receive important notifications.
- Quick view home screen
- Integrated timetable with Outlook sync
- Assisted event check-in
- Campus maps with live bus times
- Search for information and contacts
- University profile and ID details
- Customizable notifications
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App features: Quick view home screen – keeps you up-to-date with what’s happening today in your Uni life and what’s new. Timetable – see events for the current week, then tap to see just today’s events or to see a different week. As well as seeing teaching events, exams and LibCal bookings are also displayed – you can even add your Outlook calendar to the timetable. Check-in – for students who needs to register attendance at timetabled events. You can check in from your home screen while an event is happening, or do it from your timetable. Or you can try out one of our latest innovations: Assisted CheckIn, where you can be automatically checked into timetabled events! Maps – find your way around campus. Alongside directions to buildings and rooms you can locate outlets and get opening times, locate bus stops and get live bus times…and more. You can even find and book desks and spaces. Search – see results for information and news from the Portal or Intranet, along with staff contact information and campus map locations. Profile – it’s all about you. See your University Card details and photo, along with information about your College, IT account and more. Notifications – see your Uni notifications in the app. Go to Settings to change and customise the notifications you want to receive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mathway at 4.9 against iLancaster (Lancaster Uni)'s 1.0. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 4) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). iLancaster (Lancaster Uni)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iLancaster (Lancaster Uni) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 40% of iLancaster (Lancaster Uni)'s.
Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, iLancaster (Lancaster Uni) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathway | iLancaster (Lancaster Uni) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (425K ratings) — better | 1.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 425K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #114 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chegg, Inc. | Lancaster University |
Customer experience
Mathway
iLancaster (Lancaster Uni)
Bugs and requests
Mathway
Reported bugs
2 issues- Camera issues, unable to focus on problems
- Subscription issues, unable to access paid features
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to copy/paste equations
- Improved free version with step-by-step solutions
iLancaster (Lancaster Uni)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mathway
- Steps (Monthly)3 variants$9.991 Month
- Steps (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Steps (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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- Steps (Monthly)$19.991 Month
- Steps (Annual)$39.991 Year
- Steps (Annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Steps (Annual)7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
- Steps (Annual)$79.991 Year
iLancaster (Lancaster Uni)
No in-app purchases
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