# Brainly vs Course Hero

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.

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.

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.

Brainly ships an update weekly, Course Hero fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainly | Course Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (284K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainly-your-personal-tutor/id745089947/reviews)** | [4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **284K** | 65K |
| Positive reviews | **55.0% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | #111 |
| Size | 206 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brainly sp. z o o](https://appshunter.io/developer/585621527) | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainly-your-personal-tutor/id745089947)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brainly Plus, Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Annual | $15.00 | per year |
| Brainly Plus, Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| Brainly Tutor, Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Brainly Plus, Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Brainly Tutor, Annual | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #111 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 (10)**

| 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 |

**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 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 10, 2026 and Course Hero on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brainly or Course Hero?

Brainly currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and Course Hero at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*