# Mathway vs Goth AI

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mathway at 425K against Goth AI's 1.2K. Mathway also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). Goth AI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Goth AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 1.2K, 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 39% of Goth AI's.

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Goth AI monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Goth AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goth-ai-math-problem-solver/id6496048724/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **50.6% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [TUME INFINITIES (HONG KONG) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637374477) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### Goth AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goth-ai-math-problem-solver/id6496048724)

This app uses AI to help you study by solving math problems, generating exam questions, and explaining concepts. It offers instant photo answers and personalized AI tutoring across various subjects.

**Highlights:** AI problem solver (scan to solve), Generate exam questions, Explain any subject, Free step-by-step instructions, Personalized AI tutor, Instant photo answers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Half-year subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Monthly subscription | $39.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for grades
- 🚀 Really good for math and spelling
- 💡 Useful for different subjects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for most features
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🤔 Changed appearance from original app

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers provided
- App not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Option to use app without subscription
- More free features to help students


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Goth AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Goth AI?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Goth AI averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Mathway or Goth AI have ads?

Both Mathway and Goth AI show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or Goth AI?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Goth AI monthly. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 28, 2026 and Goth AI on September 26, 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.*