# Course Hero vs TSI Math Test Prep

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Course Hero at 65K against TSI Math Test Prep's 372. Course Hero also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). TSI Math Test Prep's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 28%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Course Hero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and TSI Math Test Prep sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 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 Course Hero against 4.7 for TSI Math Test Prep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 372, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Course Hero's written reviews are positive against 39% of TSI Math Test Prep's.

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, TSI Math Test Prep every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | TSI Math Test Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews)** | [4.7 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsi-math-test-prep/id1502998680/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 372 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **38.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) | [YourTeacher.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/340925628) |

## What reviewers say

### Course Hero

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

**Currently charting:** #99 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Unlock 20 | $44.99 | 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


### TSI Math Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsi-math-test-prep/id1502998680)

Prepare for the TSI Math placement test with a comprehensive study guide and practice tests. This app offers targeted content to help you achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** TSI Math study guide, Practice tests, Placement test preparation, Targeted content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TSI Math Test Prep Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent educational content
- 👍 Step-by-step video lessons
- 👍 Makes math easier to understand
- 👍 Great for relearning material
- 👍 Organized and helpful lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Subscription/purchase issues
- 🐛 In-app purchase unavailable
- 🐛 Restore purchase not working
- 🐛 Audio not working

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during lessons/tests
- App won't get past loading screen
- App freezes when trying to subscribe
- In-app purchase unavailable
- Purchase identifier invalid

**Requested features**

- Fix subscription/purchase issues
- Fix restore purchase functionality
- Fix app crashing
- Fix audio issues
- Provide clear pricing for upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is TSI Math Test Prep free?

TSI Math Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Course Hero or TSI Math Test Prep?

Course Hero is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while TSI Math Test Prep averages 4.7 from 372 ratings.

### Do Course Hero or TSI Math Test Prep have ads?

Neither Course Hero nor TSI Math Test Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Course Hero or TSI Math Test Prep?

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and TSI Math Test Prep every 6 weeks. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on September 25, 2026 and TSI Math Test Prep on September 18, 2026.

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