# Mathway vs Solvo

The clearest difference is ads: Solvo at none against Mathway's shown. Mathway's advantage is ratings volume (425K vs 5.6K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Solvo sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 5.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 53% of Solvo'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, Solvo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Solvo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solvo-ai-homework-helper/id6447069698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 5.6K |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **52.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | #136 |
| Size | 82 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #102 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


### Solvo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solvo-ai-homework-helper/id6447069698)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This AI-powered app helps students with homework across various subjects. It offers step-by-step solutions for math, science problems, and can create study flashcards. Users can also get summaries of documents and web pages.

**Highlights:** Scan and solve math, chemistry, physics, biology problems, Step-by-step learning explanations, AI flashcard creation, Document and web page summarization, Instant, accurate answers, Type or scan questions for guided help

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Requests | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Requests | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful and fast
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Explains solutions step-by-step
- 🚀 Accurate for most problems
- 👍 Great for homework and studying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect answers for some problems
- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 🔒 Limited scans/questions per day with subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, answers change with each scan

**Reported bugs**

- Camera access issues
- Subscription problems (unable to cancel, double charges)
- Incorrect or incomplete answers
- Inability to save or review previous solutions

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of scanned text
- Expand support for higher-level math and science
- Improve accuracy and consistency of answers
- Provide more detailed explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Solvo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Solvo?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Solvo averages 4.6 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Mathway or Solvo have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Solvo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or Solvo?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Solvo fortnightly. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 25, 2026 and Solvo on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mathway or Solvo?

Mathway currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and Solvo at #136. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*