# Course Hero vs Studdy

Course Hero and Studdy both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Studdy's written reviews are positive against 28% of Course Hero's. Studdy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Course Hero's advantage is chart position (#128 vs unranked) and ratings volume (65K vs 13K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Course Hero sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Studdy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.8 for Studdy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 13K, 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 89% of Studdy's.

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, Studdy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | Studdy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studdy-ai-tutor-and-math-solver/id6450114499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) | [Studdy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680988865) |

## What reviewers say

### Course Hero

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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


### Studdy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studdy-ai-tutor-and-math-solver/id6450114499)

This AI-powered tutor assists students with homework by providing step-by-step explanations for math and science problems. It offers personalized tutoring, video tutorials, and practice problems to help improve understanding and grades.

**Highlights:** AI-powered step-by-step problem solver, Photo scanning for homework problems, Personalized 1:1 AI tutoring, Video tutorials for complex topics, Practice problem generation, Graphing for visual understanding

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studdy Unlimited | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Studdy Unlimited | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Studdy Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Studdy Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Studdy Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Studdy Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Studdy Unlimited | $99.99 | per year |
| Studdy Unlimited | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful and accurate solutions
- 👍 Detailed step-by-step explanations
- 🤖 Powerful AI assistant
- 💡 Versatile for all subjects
- 🆓 Free to use with some limitations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free usage
- 💰 Paid version required for full access
- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate solutions
- 🔍 Camera issues with some users

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More free usage allowance
- Improved accuracy and reliability
- Enhanced user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is Studdy free?

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

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

Studdy is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Studdy averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Course Hero or Studdy have ads?

Neither Course Hero nor Studdy shows ads.

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

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and Studdy every 10 days. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on November 13, 2026 and Studdy on November 12, 2026.

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