# Mathway vs Statistics Solver

The clearest difference is ads: Statistics Solver at none against Mathway's shown. Statistics Solver also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 51%). Mathway's advantage is ratings volume (425K vs 407) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, 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 Statistics Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 407, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 67% of Statistics Solver'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, Statistics Solver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Statistics Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [4.6 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statistics-solver/id6499282494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 407 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [Renaissance Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220536592) |

## 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


### Statistics Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statistics-solver/id6499282494)

This app uses AI to solve statistics problems from photos or uploads. It provides step-by-step explanations for a wide range of statistical topics, from high school to doctoral levels. Users can easily share solutions and explore features with a free trial.

**Highlights:** Instant problem recognition from photos, Detailed step-by-step solutions, Covers all statistics topics, Free trial available, Easy solution sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Statistics Answers: Weekly Sub | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Statistics Answers: Yearly Sub | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly accurate for statistics
- 👍 Exceeds other apps in accuracy
- 👍 Useful for passing statistics
- 👍 Helps with complex questions
- 👍 Gets the job done

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stops working after a few weeks
- 🐛 Stuck on loading screen
- 🐛 Shows wrong answers
- 🐛 Inaccurate for binomial/normal probability
- 🐛 Paid version doesn't solve simple questions

**Reported bugs**

- Gets to 100% then does nothing
- Loading screen never continues
- App stops working after a few weeks
- Stuck on the same problem after taking a picture
- Shows only wrong answers

**Requested features**

- Add a home button
- Add other tweaks
- How to cancel membership


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Statistics Solver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or Statistics Solver?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Statistics Solver averages 4.6 from 407 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Statistics Solver have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Statistics Solver does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or Statistics Solver?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Statistics Solver fortnightly. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 25, 2026 and Statistics Solver on September 1, 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.*