# Course Hero vs MathMaster

The clearest difference is ads: Course Hero at none against MathMaster's shown. Course Hero also leads on chart position (#105 vs unranked) and ratings volume (65K vs 12K). MathMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 MathMaster sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for MathMaster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 12K, 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 31% of MathMaster's.

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, MathMaster every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | MathMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews)** | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathmaster-math-solver-and-help/id1546599293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 105 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) | [Appslux Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546599295) |

## What reviewers say

### Course Hero

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

**Currently charting:** #105 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


### MathMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathmaster-math-solver-and-help/id1546599293)

Solve math problems instantly by taking a photo or entering an equation. Get step-by-step solutions to understand the process and improve your math skills. Covers a wide range of topics from basic arithmetic to calculus.

**Highlights:** Camera-based problem solving, Step-by-step solutions, Handwritten and printed math recognition, Extensive math topic coverage, Problem history tracking, AI-powered tutoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MathMaster: Week Premium Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| MathMaster: Week Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| MathMaster: Week Premium Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Priority Service Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Priority Service Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| MathMaster: Week Premium Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| MathMaster: Prime Month | $14.99 | per month |
| MathMaster Month Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| MathMaster: Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| MathMaster: Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| MathMaster: Coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| MathMaster: Coins Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| MathMaster: Coins Pack | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for math homework
- 🚀 Quick responses from experts
- 💡 Step-by-step explanations
- 👍 Useful for parents and students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription and coins
- 🐛 Incorrect answers provided
- ⏱️ Slow response times
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Deceptive pricing and hidden fees

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Inability to view solutions without paying
- Experts unable to solve certain problems

**Requested features**

- More free solutions per day
- Improved customer support
- Clearer pricing and subscription details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is MathMaster free?

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

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

Course Hero is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while MathMaster averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do Course Hero or MathMaster have ads?

MathMaster shows ads; Course Hero does not.

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

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and MathMaster every 4 days. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on September 25, 2026 and MathMaster on September 25, 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.*