Comparison

Pathfinder Tutor vs AI Tutor

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

Head to head
About

Pathfinder Tutor

Features
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Pathfinder is the AI tutor that refuses to do your kid's homework for them — and that's the point. Most AI apps hand students the answer. Pathfinder does the opposite. Using a proven Socratic method, it guides your child to the solution with thoughtful questions, hints, and encouragement — so they build real understanding and the confidence to solve the next problem on their own. Built for K-12 students across math, science, reading, writing, and more. HOW IT WORKS • Your student asks a question or shares what they're stuck on • Pathfinder responds like a great tutor would — with a guiding question, not the answer • Step by step, your child works their way to the solution and understands why it works WHY PARENTS LOVE IT • No more "copy-paste" homework — Pathfinder never just gives answers • Builds critical thinking and independence • Patient, judgment-free help available any time of day • Session summaries so you can see what your child worked on WHY STUDENTS LOVE IT • A tutor that's always available and never makes them feel dumb • Works across every subject • Celebrates progress and keeps them motivated FREE TO START • 3 tutoring sessions every month, free • 1 student profile • Basic session summaries PATHFINDER PREMIUM • Unlimited tutoring sessions • Up to 5 student profiles — perfect for families • Full session history and mastery tracking to see growth over time Premium is $12.99/month or $99.99/year. Start learning the right way. Download Pathfinder today. Subscriptions are billed through your Apple ID account. Payment is charged 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. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://kroggin.github.io/pathfinderapp/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://kroggin.github.io/pathfinderapp/terms.html Support: support@pathfinder.kroggin.com

About

AI Tutor

Features
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AI Tutor is a math homework helper and study buddy that never just hands you the answer. Snap a photo of a math problem, and your AI math tutor reads it and asks you step-by-step questions until you solve it yourself, the way a great math tutor does. WHY STUDENTS AND PARENTS CHOOSE IT • Math homework help for grade 1 to grade 12: elementary math, middle school math, high school math, algebra 1, pre-algebra, geometry and word problems • Step by step math, not a math solver: the tutor gives hints, checks your work and asks the next question • Scan math problems with the camera or pick a photo; handwriting and several problems in one picture are fine • Snap your written work: the tutor points to the exact line that went wrong and keeps guiding • Answer by typing, by voice, or by handwriting on the iPad scratchpad • Stuck? Ask for a hint, say "I'm stuck", or get a short lesson that re-explains the concept with a new example • Animated visuals for fractions, geometry, number lines and bar models • Your study buddy Pi, a little dog in a graduation cap, waves, thinks along and celebrates every correct step TOPICS COVERED Fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion, equations, algebra, geometry, area and perimeter, word problems, arithmetic and mental math, functions, statistics and probability, exam prep. FOR PARENTS Help kids with math even if you have forgotten how. Use it as a math checker for finished homework, or let the app sit with your child while you cook. The parent report shows problems done, time spent, how much was solved without help, and the skills that need practice. Share it with one tap. LEARN MATH BETTER The tutor remembers where your child usually trips up and brings it back at the right moment in the next problem. Every session ends with a summary of the concepts used, so learning math sticks instead of copying answers. LANGUAGES English, Vietnamese, French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. The tutor teaches in the language of the problem. BY GRADE Grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5 (elementary math), grade 6, grade 7, grade 8 (middle school math, pre-algebra), grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12 (algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, precalculus). Also used for homeschool math, summer math practice, math test prep and catching up after a missed class. FREE Unlimited problems. No sign-in required to start. Sign in to keep your progress across devices. AI Tutor is the homework app for students who want to actually understand math, and for parents who want more than a photo math answer key.

Screenshots

Pathfinder Tutor4 screens
AI Tutor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AI Tutor at none against Pathfinder Tutor's 2. Pathfinder Tutor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pathfinder Tutor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. AI Tutor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Pathfinder Tutor versus AI Tutor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathfinder TutorAI Tutor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher KimManh Toan Nguyen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pathfinder Tutor

Subscriptions2
  • Pathfinder Premium — Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Pathfinder Premium — Annual$99.991 Year
None

AI Tutor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pathfinder Tutor free?
Pathfinder Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Tutor free?
AI Tutor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pathfinder Tutor or AI Tutor have ads?
AI Tutor shows ads; Pathfinder Tutor does not.

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