# Mathway vs Math Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mathway at 51% against Math Scanner's 0%. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 16) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Math Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Math Scanner sells 3 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 16, 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 Scanner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | Math Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-scanner-homework-helper/id6502646158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **50.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [Evgeniy Mikholap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278455309) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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 Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-scanner-homework-helper/id6502646158)

Instantly solve math problems by taking a photo. Get detailed step-by-step explanations and tutorials to master concepts. Customize your learning to focus on specific areas of difficulty.

**Highlights:** Instant photo-based math problem solving, Detailed step-by-step solutions, Optional in-depth tutorials, Customizable learning focus, AI-powered assistance

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Scanner Premium - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Scanner Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Math Scanner Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

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

### Is Math Scanner free?

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

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

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Math Scanner averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Mathway or Math Scanner have ads?

Mathway shows ads; Math Scanner does not.

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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.*