# Course Hero vs Answer AI

The clearest difference is ads: Course Hero at none against Answer AI's shown. Course Hero also leads on ratings volume (65K vs 433) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). Answer AI's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Course Hero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Answer AI sells 5 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 Answer AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 433, 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 21% of Answer AI's.

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, Answer AI weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | Answer AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews)** | [4.6 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/answer-ai-the-math-solver-app/id6446914244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 433 |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) | [Nin Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629552558) |

## 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


### Answer AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/answer-ai-the-math-solver-app/id6446914244)

This AI-powered app acts as a math solver and homework helper. It can scan math problems from paper or whiteboards, providing instant, step-by-step solutions and detailed explanations for various subjects. It aims to replace the need for expensive tutors.

**Highlights:** Scan math equations from paper or whiteboard, Solve printed or handwritten math problems, Get interactive step-by-step explanations, Covers Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AI-powered homework assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $13.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Member | $51.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Answers all exercises
- 👍 Helps achieve good grades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Scams money
- 🚫 Limited free usage
- ❌ Frequent ads
- 😵 Kicks users out
- 🤔 Incorrect answers

**Reported bugs**

- App kicks users out
- App stopped working
- Purchase errors
- Incorrect answers for questions
- Charged after cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is Answer AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Course Hero or Answer AI?

Course Hero is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Answer AI averages 4.6 from 433 ratings.

### Do Course Hero or Answer AI have ads?

Answer AI shows ads; Course Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Course Hero or Answer AI?

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and Answer AI weekly. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on September 25, 2026 and Answer AI on August 10, 2026.

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