# Mathway vs Math Calculator

The clearest difference is rating: Mathway at 4.9 against Math Calculator's 3.7. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 19) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). Math Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Math Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [3.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-calculator-handy-and-easy/id1595475004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 10 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) | [Mai Tuan Viet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537251886) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #122 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 Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-calculator-handy-and-easy/id1595475004)

This tool simplifies solving complex math expressions and equations directly within your browser. Follow three easy steps to input your problems and receive instant results, making study and work more efficient.

**Highlights:** Solves complex expressions, Solves equations, Browser extension, Easy to use, Instant results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Math Calculator free?

Math Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Math Calculator?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Math Calculator averages 3.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Math Calculator have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Math Calculator does not.

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