# Mathway vs Securly Pass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mathway at 50% against Securly Pass's 5%. Mathway also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.1) and ratings volume (425K vs 10K). Securly Pass'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.

Both are free to download. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Securly Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 5% of Securly Pass's.

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Securly Pass monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Securly Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [1.1 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securly-pass/id1593675892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **50.4% of reviews** | 4.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [Securly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069831297) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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


### Securly Pass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securly-pass/id1593675892)

This electronic hall pass system is designed for K-12 schools to help administrators and teachers issue and track student movement. It improves accountability, enhances safety by identifying student locations during emergencies, and helps maximize instructional time by minimizing misuse.

**Highlights:** Issue and track electronic hall passes, Monitor student locations in real-time, Identify student locations by building or room, Limit passes by student, location, or hallway, Streamline appointment scheduling, Increase instructional time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app download
- 👍 Allows for bathroom breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data tracking
- ⏱️ Strict time limits for bathroom visits
- 🚫 Denies bathroom access when limit is reached
- 🙅‍♀️ Teachers can deny bathroom requests
- 🤕 Causes health issues like UTIs and digestive problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and glitches
- Unreliable pass approval process

**Requested features**

- Allow more flexible bathroom access
- Improve communication between app and teachers
- Provide exceptions for medical conditions
- Increase transparency about data collection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Securly Pass free?

Securly Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Securly Pass?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Securly Pass averages 1.1 from 10K ratings.

### Do Mathway or Securly Pass have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Securly Pass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or Securly Pass?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Securly Pass monthly. Most recently, Mathway was updated on October 15, 2026 and Securly Pass on October 14, 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.*