# Course Hero vs Scribd

The clearest difference is rating: Course Hero at 4.7 against Scribd's 2.8. Course Hero also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (65K vs 273). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Scribd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 273, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Course Hero's written reviews are positive against 14% of Scribd's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | Scribd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews)** | [2.8 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 273 |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 14.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | #137 |
| Size | 131 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) | [Scribd](https://appshunter.io/developer/332135353) |

## What reviewers say

### Course Hero

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

**Currently charting:** #110 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


### Scribd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Access a vast library of over 200 million documents covering diverse topics, from government records and research papers to DIY guides and user manuals. Understand anything with shared knowledge from a global community. Read offline and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Access 200M+ documents, Official government documents, Research papers and dissertations, User manuals and DIY guides, Offline PDF downloads, Sync across multiple devices, Includes Everand and SlideShare

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scribd Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Everand Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Everand Membership | $16.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent content library
- 💯 Great value for money
- 🤓 Helpful for research and learning
- 🙌 Seamless reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Unexpected charges after cancellation
- 🤯 Confusing navigation between Scribd and Everand

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues due to constant redirects
- Inability to download or access certain content
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Ability to highlight and annotate content
- Improved search and discovery features
- Support for older device models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is Scribd free?

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

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

Course Hero is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Scribd averages 2.8 from 273 ratings.

### Do Course Hero or Scribd have ads?

Neither Course Hero nor Scribd shows ads.

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

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and Scribd fortnightly. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scribd on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Course Hero or Scribd?

Course Hero currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Scribd at #137. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*