# iNaturalist vs Homework Help

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNaturalist at 48% against Homework Help's 0%. iNaturalist also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (664 vs 66). Homework Help's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homework Help sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. iNaturalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Homework Help holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNaturalist has 664 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of iNaturalist's written reviews are positive against 0% of Homework Help's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNaturalist | Homework Help |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (664 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inaturalist/id6475737561/reviews) | **[4.6 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-help-ai-math-solver/id6654908634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **664** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **48.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 219 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iNaturalist](https://appshunter.io/developer/421397031) | [Oleh Dnistrovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822141972) |

## What reviewers say

### iNaturalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inaturalist/id6475737561)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Identify plants, animals, and fungi using your camera or imported photos. Get AI-powered species suggestions and connect with a global community of nature enthusiasts to learn more about the natural world and contribute to scientific conservation efforts.

**Highlights:** AI species identification, Record species observations, Contribute to scientific data, Explore biodiversity, Connect with nature enthusiasts

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faster and more intuitive UI
- 👍 Improved features from website
- 💡 Batch upload and sorting options
- 🚀 Responsive and smooth performance
- 👍 Easier to navigate and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with observation time and location
- 🔍 Difficulty finding advanced editing options
- 🔍 Overly complex UI for basic tasks
- 🔍 Removal of useful features like map view
- 🔍 Too much reliance on AI identification

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when suggesting IDs on audio clips
- Inconsistent tap responsiveness in search menu
- Observation time not accurately filling based on upload time
- Map showing incorrect observation locations
- Crashes and performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to type in address/coordinates for location
- Option to add observations to projects during upload
- Batch editing/uploading of observations
- More precise search filters (e.g. aquatic, parasitic, migratory)
- Bring back colored observation markers on map


### Homework Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-help-ai-math-solver/id6654908634)

This AI-powered study companion offers instant solutions to homework problems across various subjects and educational levels. Simply scan a question with your device's camera to receive detailed, step-by-step answers for math, science, and essay prompts.

**Highlights:** Instant question scanning and solving, Wide range of math problem support, Comprehensive science problem solving, Mastery of various question types, 24/7 study companion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Full Access | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Get Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Get Full Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNaturalist free?

iNaturalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Homework Help free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iNaturalist or Homework Help?

Homework Help is rated higher. iNaturalist averages 4.1 out of 5 from 664 ratings, while Homework Help averages 4.6 from 66 ratings.

### Do iNaturalist or Homework Help have ads?

Neither iNaturalist nor Homework Help shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iNaturalist or Homework Help?

iNaturalist ships an update fortnightly, and Homework Help fortnightly. Most recently, iNaturalist was updated on September 24, 2026 and Homework Help on September 15, 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.*