# Course Hero vs Numerade

The clearest difference is ads: Course Hero at none against Numerade's shown. Course Hero also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (65K vs 643). Numerade's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 28%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Course Hero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Numerade sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Course Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 643, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Course Hero's written reviews are positive against 49% of Numerade's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | Numerade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews)** | [4.3 (643 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numerade-homework-help/id1509857922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 643 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **48.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) | [Numerade Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509857921) |

## What reviewers say

### Course Hero

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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


### Numerade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numerade-homework-help/id1509857922)

Get instant help with tough STEM homework problems. Access a vast library of video explanations, ask expert educators questions, and use AI-powered tutors for step-by-step solutions. Snap photos of your questions for quick answers and upload files for assignment assistance.

**Highlights:** Video explanations for STEM subjects, Ask expert educators questions, Snap photo for instant solutions, AI Tutor for step-by-step answers, Upload files for assignment help, Ad-supported free video answers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual | $95.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for improving grades
- 🚀 Detailed step-by-step video solutions
- 📚 Vast library of textbook solutions
- 🤖 Useful AI tutor feature
- 💡 Great resource for STEM students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤖 Inaccurate or irrelevant AI-generated answers
- 📱 Mobile app issues (text cutoff, freezing, etc.)
- 🔒 Unauthorized charges even after cancellation

**Reported bugs**

- No option to cancel subscription on website
- Continued charges after cancellation
- Inability to remove payment information

**Requested features**

- Easier subscription cancellation process
- Improved mobile app experience
- More textbook options, especially for high school students
- Better customer support responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is Numerade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Course Hero or Numerade?

Course Hero is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Numerade averages 4.3 from 643 ratings.

### Do Course Hero or Numerade have ads?

Numerade shows ads; Course Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Course Hero or Numerade?

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and Numerade fortnightly. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on September 25, 2026 and Numerade on September 21, 2026.

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