# Course Hero vs Transcript

Course Hero and Transcript both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Transcript's written reviews are positive against 28% of Course Hero's. Course Hero's advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 328) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Course Hero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Transcript sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. 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 Transcript. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 328, 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 76% of Transcript's.

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, Transcript every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | Transcript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews)** | [4.6 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcript-ai-homework-helper/id6461646295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 328 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) | [Transcript Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702612499) |

## What reviewers say

### Course Hero

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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


### Transcript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcript-ai-homework-helper/id6461646295)

This app provides instant answers and detailed explanations for academic questions across all subjects. It offers a seamless interface, AI-powered assistance, and the ability to upload study materials for personalized learning.

**Highlights:** Instant answers and detailed explanations, AI-powered assistance for any subject, Upload notes and study materials, Voice interaction with AI, Seamless and user-friendly interface, Knowledge reinforcement and concept mastery

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $29.49 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎓 Step-by-step explanations aid learning
- ⚡ Saves significant study time
- 🔧 Chrome extension eliminates tab switching
- 📱 Seamless cross-platform experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accuracy issues with specific problem types
- ⚠️ Inconsistent answer reliability
- 🔤 Text sizing problems on mobile
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- ⏱️ Slow response times after update

**Reported bugs**

- Text size runs off screen on mobile
- Subscription already held error preventing app access
- Slow response times after recent update
- Math formatting with symbols and abbreviations unclear
- Battery drain issues

**Requested features**

- Upgrade to GPT-4 instead of GPT-3
- Improve math problem formatting and display
- Fix text sizing responsiveness on mobile devices
- Optimize app speed and performance
- Enhance answer accuracy for specific subjects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is Transcript free?

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

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

Course Hero is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Transcript averages 4.6 from 328 ratings.

### Do Course Hero or Transcript have ads?

Neither Course Hero nor Transcript shows ads.

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

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and Transcript every 3 weeks. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on September 27, 2026 and Transcript on September 15, 2026.

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