# Mathway vs Math Problem Solver ∞

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mathway at 51% against Math Problem Solver ∞'s 0%. Mathway also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (425K vs 42). 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 Math Problem Solver ∞ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 42, 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 0% of Math Problem Solver ∞'s.

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Math Problem Solver ∞ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Math Problem Solver ∞ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-problem-solver/id1600286790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **50.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [Incpt.Mobis](https://appshunter.io/developer/445261166) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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 Problem Solver ∞

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-problem-solver/id1600286790)

Instantly solve math problems by scanning equations or handwriting. Get detailed step-by-step solutions, graphs, and access to a wide range of math topics from elementary to advanced calculus.

**Highlights:** Scan math problems (photo or handwriting), Handwriting identification and transformation, Step-by-step solution guides, Detailed graphs, Basic calculation mode offline, Scientific calculator, Worksheets with multiple problems

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Steps Solution 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Steps Solution 3 Months | $11.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Math Problem Solver ∞ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Math Problem Solver ∞?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Math Problem Solver ∞ averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Math Problem Solver ∞ have ads?

Both Mathway and Math Problem Solver ∞ show ads.

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

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Math Problem Solver ∞ every 6 months. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 24, 2026 and Math Problem Solver ∞ on September 17, 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.*