# Math. vs Course Hero

Math. and Course Hero both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Math.'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Course Hero's. Math. also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Course Hero's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math. sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Course Hero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Math. against 4.7 for Course Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Math.'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Course Hero's.

Math. ships an update every 3 months, Course Hero fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math. | Course Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math/id469234810/reviews) | [4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#106** |
| Size | 14 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YourTeacher.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/340925628) | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) |

## What reviewers say

### Math.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math/id469234810)

Access a comprehensive library of math courses with video lessons, interactive practice, and self-tests. Get personalized help for all levels, from elementary school to college and standardized test preparation. Offers a 3-day free trial.

**Highlights:** Extensive course library, Video lessons, Interactive practice, Self-tests, Standardized test prep, Homework help

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Math Lessons | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Algebra | $9.99 | one-time |
| Algebra 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Geometry | $9.99 | one-time |
| College Pre-Algebra | $9.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Algebra | $9.99 | one-time |
| College Algebra | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5th Grade Math | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6th Grade Math | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for learning math
- 👍 Explains concepts well
- 💡 Useful for test preparation
- 🚀 Effective for improving math skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is expensive
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Audio/video issues
- 💰 Paid access to each topic is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Screen rotation issues
- Lessons not accessible after payment
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for videos
- Ability to work out problems within the app
- Progress tracking and bookmarking
- Broader range of math topics covered


### Course Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Access a vast library of study materials and get instant homework help from expert tutors. Solve math problems with a quick scan or by typing them in, and receive step-by-step explanations to understand concepts better and improve your grades.

**Highlights:** AI homework help, Math solver with step-by-step solutions, Extensive library of textbook solutions, 100 million+ course-specific study materials, Offline access to saved resources, Concept explanations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premier Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Course Hero Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Course Hero Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Course Hero Premier Subscription | $38.99 | per month |
| Course Hero Premier Subscription | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| Course Hero Subscription | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Course Hero Premier Subscription | $109.99 | per year |
| Course Hero Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Unlock 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks 10 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 20 | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great and explained materials
- 👍 Helpful for passing courses
- 💡 Exchanging resources is free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated and low-quality documents
- 💰 Expensive, with hidden costs
- 🤖 Reliance on AI-generated answers
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤬 Poor customer support and refund policies

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to log in
- Issues with submitting and viewing questions
- Inconsistent document unlocking and access

**Requested features**

- Option to print or download documents in original format
- Ability to delete or hide personal documents
- Improve reliability of tutor responses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math. free?

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

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Math. or Course Hero?

Math. and Course Hero are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.6K and 65K ratings respectively.

### Do Math. or Course Hero have ads?

Neither Math. nor Course Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Math. or Course Hero?

Math. ships an update every 3 months, and Course Hero fortnightly. Most recently, Math. was updated on September 26, 2026 and Course Hero on September 26, 2026.

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