# Course Hero vs Math Scaner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Scaner at 82% against Course Hero's 28%. Math Scaner also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Course Hero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (65K vs 373). 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 Math Scaner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Course Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 373, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Course Hero's written reviews are positive against 82% of Math Scaner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, Math Scaner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | Math Scaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews)** | [4.4 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-scaner-ai-math-solver/id1543399298/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 373 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) | [国辉 满](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513279085) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (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


### Math Scaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-scaner-ai-math-solver/id1543399298)

Instantly solve math problems by pointing your camera at them. Get answers with detailed, step-by-step instructions to help you learn and practice. Supports multiple languages and a wide range of math topics.

**Highlights:** Camera scanner for math problems, Import math from photo library, Step-by-step solution instructions, Support for 40+ natural languages, Save problem history, Support for many math topics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Scanner Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Math Scanner Premium Forever | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate solutions
- 👍 Helpful for homework and studying
- 💡 Detailed step-by-step explanations
- 🥰 Saves time and improves grades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Struggles with complex math problems
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
- 🌐 Language issues for non-English users
- 🤖 Inconsistent AI performance

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect some math problems
- Incorrect solutions for certain question types
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More advanced problem-solving capabilities
- Improved camera detection for handwritten equations
- Multilingual support
- Offline mode for no-WiFi situations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is Math Scaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Course Hero or Math Scaner?

Course Hero is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Math Scaner averages 4.4 from 373 ratings.

### Do Course Hero or Math Scaner have ads?

Math Scaner shows ads; Course Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Course Hero or Math Scaner?

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and Math Scaner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on September 24, 2026 and Math Scaner on September 18, 2026.

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