# Mathway vs Math Solver Pro

The clearest difference is ads: Math Solver Pro at none against Mathway's shown. Math Solver Pro also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Mathway's advantage is ratings volume (425K vs 9) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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 Math Solver Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mathway against 5.0 for Math Solver Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Math Solver Pro daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Math Solver Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-solver-pro-answer-scanner/id1547553058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [AUTOMATICS INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478286626) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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


### Math Solver Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-solver-pro-answer-scanner/id1547553058)

Solve any math problem quickly using natural language algorithms. Create, execute, and share custom math solutions. Practice with quizzes and access a wide range of math topics from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus.

**Highlights:** Natural language algorithm editor, Quick math problem execution, Customizable quizzes for practice, Save and share algorithms, Supports basic to advanced math, Cloud sharing of algorithms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Math Solver Pro free?

Math Solver Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Math Solver Pro?

Math Solver Pro is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Math Solver Pro averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Math Solver Pro have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Math Solver Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or Math Solver Pro?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Math Solver Pro daily. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 30, 2026 and Math Solver Pro on June 1, 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.*