# 作业帮 vs BufferMind

The clearest difference is rating: BufferMind at 5.0 against 作业帮's 4.5. BufferMind also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%). 作业帮's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 作业帮 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BufferMind sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BufferMind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 作业帮 has 3.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of 作业帮's written reviews are positive against 100% of BufferMind's.

作业帮 ships an update every 11 days, BufferMind every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 作业帮 | BufferMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id803781859/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffermind-ai-translator/id6760977587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Polar Future Culture Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681701989) | [ZECHANG HE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887108961) |

## What reviewers say

### 作业帮

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id803781859)

This AI-powered learning platform offers a vast database of questions and exercises for K-12 students. It provides instant AI-driven answers, homework grading, and personalized study plans. Features include video explanations, translation tools, and practice modules for various subjects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered homework grading, Smart Q&A with 1.9 billion questions, Personalized study plans, Video explanations by teachers, AI writing assistance, Photo translation tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 80学币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10学币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 280学币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 作业帮1个月VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| 880学币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 12个月 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1880学币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5880学币 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for homework and assignments
- 🚀 Provides detailed and accurate answers
- 💡 Useful for learning and understanding concepts
- 🤖 Effective AI-powered assistance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or incomplete answer explanations
- 🔒 Requires login and personal information
- 💰 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance and reliability

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during use
- Incorrect or missing answers for some questions
- Compatibility issues with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Expand content coverage to more subjects
- Improve search functionality and accuracy
- Add option for horizontal layout on tablets
- Provide more detailed step-by-step solutions


### BufferMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffermind-ai-translator/id6760977587)

This app provides real-time lecture transcription and translation for students. It listens, transcribes, and translates lectures live, with an AI assistant to answer questions about the content. Users can save, search, and organize their lecture history.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, Instant translation, AI teaching assistant, Searchable lecture history, Live activity on Lock Screen, Push-to-talk translated conversation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Semester | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Max Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Max Semester | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Recording Top-up (10 hours) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 作业帮 free?

作业帮 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BufferMind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 作业帮 or BufferMind?

BufferMind is rated higher. 作业帮 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while BufferMind averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do 作业帮 or BufferMind have ads?

Neither 作业帮 nor BufferMind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 作业帮 or BufferMind?

作业帮 ships an update every 11 days, and BufferMind every 6 days. Most recently, 作业帮 was updated on November 7, 2026 and BufferMind on October 31, 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.*