Comparison

WolframAlpha vs HM.edu App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WolframAlpha

This app serves as a powerful computational knowledge engine for homework and research. It offers comprehensive support across numerous academic subjects, from math and physics to biology and economics. Unlock advanced features like step-by-step solutions and photo input for a more in-depth learning experience.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solutions with hints
  • Photo input for math problems
  • Input Assistants for various subjects
  • Thousands of covered domains
  • Homework and exam preparation
Features
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Get the WolframAlpha app, the ultimate tool for homework and research. Whether you're in high school or college, Wolfram|Alpha is the tool you need to stay ahead of the curve. You can prepare for exams; get help with homework; and learn, explore and test your skills. Famous for math and physics, Wolfram|Alpha is also a whiz at chemistry, biology, engineering, economics, astronomy, statistics and much more. Featuring: • Step-by-step solutions: With hints, intermediate steps and methods of solving • Photo input: You can now use your camera to input math problems • Input Assistants: Our most popular course, reference and professional assistants • Thousands of domains: The most extensive topic coverage available—with more continually added—to get you to answers faster Subscription Details: Become a Wolfram|Alpha Pro member to unlock step-by-step solutions, photo input, Input Assistants and more. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription fees are $9.99 per month or up to $59.99 per year depending on your plan. You can manage your Wolfram|Alpha Pro subscription by visiting the iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Wolfram|Alpha Pro subscription. Privacy policy: https://www.wolfram.com/legal/privacy/wolfram Terms of use: https://www.wolframalpha.com/termsofuse

About

HM.edu App

This app helps students manage their university life by providing access to their schedule, grades, library loans, and university emails. It integrates campus information and tools to streamline daily study routines.

Highlights
  • Timetable management
  • Grade point average calculation
  • Library book loan tracking and renewal
  • University email access
  • Moodle integration
  • Campus map and canteen menu
Features
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HM App accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. Everyday university life is stressful enough - HM App offers you everything you need to start your studies well prepared every day, regardless of whether you have just started your studies or are already on your Master's programme. HM App is your team partner on campus, which is impressive and integrates perfectly into your everyday study routine. In no time at all, you'll have all the important information about your studies with you wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Calendar: It's best to start by managing your timetable with the HM App Calendar. This will give you an overview of all your appointments so you never miss a lecture or other important event again. Grades: Calculate your grade point average and keep track of your performance. Library: Never pay late fees again! With the HM app, you always have an overview of the loan period of your books and can easily renew your books with just a few clicks. Mail: Read and reply to your university mails. No complicated set-up necessary! Of course you also have access to Moodle, the campus map, the canteen menu and other important university information. HM App - an app from UniNow

Screenshots

WolframAlpha4 screens
HM.edu App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HM.edu App at 3.5 against WolframAlpha's 2.8. HM.edu App also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 35%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). WolframAlpha's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WolframAlpha sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HM.edu App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HM.edu App holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WolframAlpha has 129 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of WolframAlpha's written reviews are positive against 73% of HM.edu App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WolframAlpha ships an update every 2 months, HM.edu App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
WolframAlpha versus HM.edu App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWolframAlphaHM.edu App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (129 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings129 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size366 MB104 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWolfram Group LLCUniNow GmbH

Customer experience

WolframAlpha

All ratings129 ratings
Positive41.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative51.9%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative55.4%

HM.edu App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%

Bugs and requests

WolframAlpha

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Search bar issues and crashes
  • Incorrect or incomplete results

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved handwritten math recognition
  • Better integration with Siri
  • More customization options

HM.edu App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

WolframAlpha

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro for Students Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro for Educators Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro for Students Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro for Educators Yearly$59.991 Year
None

HM.edu App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WolframAlpha free?
WolframAlpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HM.edu App free?
HM.edu App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WolframAlpha or HM.edu App?
HM.edu App is rated higher. WolframAlpha averages 2.8 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while HM.edu App averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do WolframAlpha or HM.edu App have ads?
Neither WolframAlpha nor HM.edu App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WolframAlpha or HM.edu App?
WolframAlpha ships an update every 2 months, and HM.edu App every 2 weeks. Most recently, WolframAlpha was updated on October 20, 2026 and HM.edu App on October 13, 2026.

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