Comparison

Brainly vs Course Hero

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

Head to head
About

Brainly

Provides 24/7 on-demand tutoring support for students in subjects like math, reading, and science. Offers step-by-step explanations for homework and personalized test preparation, combining human tutors with AI.

Highlights
  • 24/7 tutoring support
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Personalized test prep
  • Human tutors + AI
  • K-12 subject coverage
  • Homework help via photo upload
Features
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Your kid deserves a personal tutor. Now they have one. Brainly gives your child one-on-one tutoring support in math, reading, science, and more — available 24/7, no scheduling required. Whether they're falling behind, prepping for a test, or just need help with tonight's homework, Brainly is there. Real human tutors. Smart AI. One app that actually works. Why parents choose Brainly: — Guaranteed Results See real grade improvement in four weeks — or we'll make it right. — Human Tutors + AI Support Your child gets help from real, qualified tutors backed by AI — not a chatbot pretending to teach. Every interaction is monitored and 100% kid-safe. — 100% Money-Back Guarantee Not satisfied? Full refund within 30 days. No questions asked. What your child gets: — Homework Help Stuck on a problem? Snap a photo or type it in. Step-by-step explanations help them actually understand the material — not just get the answer. — Test Prep From weekly quizzes to final exams, Brainly helps your child study smarter with personalized practice and guided review. — Math Support Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus — no equation is too tough. Scan any math problem for a clear, step-by-step walkthrough. — Every Subject, Every Grade Math, science, history, English, and more. K-12 coverage that grows with your child. Trusted by 15+ million parents. Join families around the world who've made Brainly their go-to tutor. Less than a dollar a day for unlimited access. Access to Brainly is free with limited features. Upgrade to Brainly Tutor for the full experience including live human tutors. Get updates from us: — Instagram @brainly — Facebook @brainlygroup — TikTok @brainly Need help? https://brainly.com/contact | contact@brainly.com Terms of use: https://brainly.com/pages/terms_of_use Privacy policy: https://brainly.com/pages/privacy_policy

About

Course Hero

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
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Get instant, AI-powered homework help and use our advanced solver to get step-by-step solutions to tackle tough problems. - Browse our ever-expanding library of textbook solutions and explanations. - Access over 100 million course-specific study materials for your school. - Review previous course documents and study guides. - Understand concepts with easy to understand explanations. Math Solver - Quickly understand how to solve math problems - Just snap a picture or type in the question and solve Get Better Grades - Study now or save materials to read later. - Get alerts for new resources based on your previous searches. Subjects Included - Math - Physics - Biology - Psychology - Computer Science - Business - Accounting - Economics - Health - Engineering - Chemistry - Foreign Languages - Music - and More! For Customer Support, please visit support.coursehero.com/hc/en-us. We're happy to help! Privacy Policy: www.coursehero.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: www.coursehero.com/terms-of-use/ Please Note: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled more than 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting Account Settings in iTunes, but you cannot cancel an existing subscription before it ends.

Screenshots

Brainly4 screens
Course Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Course Hero at none against Brainly's shown. Brainly's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 28%) and ratings volume (284K vs 65K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Brainly sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Course Hero sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brainly against 4.7 for Course Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 284K and 65K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Brainly's written reviews are positive against 28% of Course Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainly ships an update weekly, Course Hero fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Brainly versus Course Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainlyCourse Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (284K ratings) — better4.7 (65K ratings)
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews — better28.0% of reviews
Number of ratings284K — better65K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#99 — better#109
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB132 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBrainly sp. z o oLearneo, Inc.

Customer experience

Brainly

All ratings284,305 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews1,595 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative38.1%

Course Hero

All ratings65,491 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews396 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative67.9%

User reviews

Brainly

From 284K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for homework and understanding concepts
  • 👍 Detailed step-by-step explanations
  • 👍 Responsive community of users
  • 👍 Useful for various subjects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app
  • 💰 Paywall for full access and tutoring
  • 🤖 Inaccurate or irrelevant answers from some users
  • 🤖 Moderation issues with inappropriate content
  • 🤖 Difficulty canceling subscriptions

Course Hero

From 65K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Brainly

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Issues with login and account management
  • Problems with uploading images and scanning questions
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to delete or edit questions and answers
  • Option to sort questions by grade level
  • Improved notification system
  • Better integration between app and website
  • More effective moderation and content control

Course Hero

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Brainly

Subscriptions8
  • Brainly Plus, Monthly3 variants$2.001 Month
  • Brainly Plus, Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Brainly Plus, Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Brainly Plus, Annual$15.001 Year
  • Brainly Plus, Annual$16.991 Year
  • Brainly Tutor, Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Brainly Plus, Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Brainly Tutor, Annual7 Days trial$95.991 Year
10 purchases

Course Hero

Subscriptions8
  • Premier Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Course Hero Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Course Hero Subscription$24.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Course Hero Premier Subscription$38.991 Month
  • Course Hero Premier Subscription$54.993 Months
  • Course Hero Subscription$59.993 Months
  • Course Hero Premier Subscription$109.991 Year
  • Course Hero Subscription$119.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock 5$14.99
  • Unlocks 10$24.99

Questions

Is Brainly free?
Brainly 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, Brainly or Course Hero?
Brainly is rated higher. Brainly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 284K ratings, while Course Hero averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.
Do Brainly or Course Hero have ads?
Brainly shows ads; Course Hero does not.
Which is updated more often, Brainly or Course Hero?
Brainly ships an update weekly, and Course Hero fortnightly. Most recently, Brainly was updated on November 9, 2026 and Course Hero on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Brainly or Course Hero?
Brainly currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Course Hero at #109. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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