# Course Hero vs The Math Solver App

The clearest difference is rating: Course Hero at 4.7 against The Math Solver App's 3.8. Course Hero also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (65K vs 371). The Math Solver App's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 28%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Course Hero sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and The Math Solver App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 371, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Course Hero's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Math Solver App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, The Math Solver App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | The Math Solver App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews)** | [3.8 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-math-solver-app-ai-helper/id1553041176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 371 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 38 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) | [Gang Ji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541145051) |

## What reviewers say

### Course Hero

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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 (10)**

| 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 |

**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


### The Math Solver App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-math-solver-app-ai-helper/id1553041176)

Solve math problems by taking a photo of the equation. This app uses AI and machine learning to scan and solve complex calculations, convert units, and perform scientific formulas. It supports basic arithmetic to advanced calculus and geometry.

**Highlights:** Photo math problem solver, AI and machine learning recognition, Unit converter, Scientific calculator, History and bookmarked problems

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Answer Scanner Plus Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Math Answer Scanner Plus: Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ⚡ Smooth and fluent performance
- 🎯 Popular and widely used
- 💰 Good value and discount benefits
- 📱 Convenient mobile terminal experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera/photo capture not working
- 💸 Unexpected paywall after free trial
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting usage
- ❌ Incorrect mathematical calculations
- 🚫 Limited functionality for complex problems

**Reported bugs**

- Photo capture functionality not operational
- Incorrect calculation results (e.g., 85x15=0, 8+8=6)
- Cannot solve operation formulas
- Fails on non-simple math problems
- Free trial popup appears repeatedly and cannot be skipped

**Requested features**

- Support for fractions and complex operations
- Faster update cycles
- Improved math problem recognition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is The Math Solver App free?

The Math Solver App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Course Hero or The Math Solver App?

Course Hero is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while The Math Solver App averages 3.8 from 371 ratings.

### Do Course Hero or The Math Solver App have ads?

The Math Solver App shows ads; Course Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Course Hero or The Math Solver App?

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and The Math Solver App every 3 months. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on November 12, 2026 and The Math Solver App on November 3, 2026.

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