# Mathway vs The Math Solver App

The clearest difference is rating: Mathway at 4.9 against The Math Solver App's 3.8. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 371) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). The Math Solver App's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 The Math Solver App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 371, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Math Solver App'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, The Math Solver App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | The Math Solver App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [3.8 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-math-solver-app-ai-helper/id1553041176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 371 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [Gang Ji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541145051) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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


### The Math Solver App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-math-solver-app-ai-helper/id1553041176)

Solve math problems by taking a photo of the equation. This app uses AI and machine learning to scan and solve complex calculations, convert units, and perform scientific formulas. It supports basic arithmetic to advanced calculus and geometry.

**Highlights:** Photo math problem solver, AI and machine learning recognition, Unit converter, Scientific calculator, History and bookmarked problems

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Answer Scanner Plus Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Math Answer Scanner Plus: Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ⚡ Smooth and fluent performance
- 🎯 Popular and widely used
- 💰 Good value and discount benefits
- 📱 Convenient mobile terminal experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera/photo capture not working
- 💸 Unexpected paywall after free trial
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting usage
- ❌ Incorrect mathematical calculations
- 🚫 Limited functionality for complex problems

**Reported bugs**

- Photo capture functionality not operational
- Incorrect calculation results (e.g., 85x15=0, 8+8=6)
- Cannot solve operation formulas
- Fails on non-simple math problems
- Free trial popup appears repeatedly and cannot be skipped

**Requested features**

- Support for fractions and complex operations
- Faster update cycles
- Improved math problem recognition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is The Math Solver App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or The Math Solver App?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while The Math Solver App averages 3.8 from 371 ratings.

### Do Mathway or The Math Solver App have ads?

Both Mathway and The Math Solver App show ads.

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

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Math Solver App every 3 months. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Math Solver App on September 20, 2026.

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