# Course Hero vs SnapSolve

Course Hero and SnapSolve both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of SnapSolve's written reviews are positive against 28% of Course Hero's. SnapSolve also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Course Hero's advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 377) and chart position (#106 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 SnapSolve sells 6 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 377, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Course Hero's written reviews are positive against 53% of SnapSolve's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, SnapSolve every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | SnapSolve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews)** | [4.5 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapsolve-homework-solver-ai/id6473076072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 377 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) | [CamelCake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425683151) |

## What reviewers say

### Course Hero

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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


### SnapSolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapsolve-homework-solver-ai/id6473076072)

This AI-powered app analyzes photos of homework assignments to provide instant, step-by-step solutions. It supports a wide range of subjects and offers explanations to aid learning and understanding.

**Highlights:** Instant AI-powered solutions, Step-by-step explanations, Supports multiple subjects, User-friendly interface, Photo analysis for homework

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| 20 Answers (ONE TIME OFFER) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Answers | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Answers | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Answers | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Accurate image recognition
- ✅ Useful for schoolwork
- 🚀 Quick and accurate answers
- 👍 Good app and accurate
- 💡 Amazing AI recognition

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Impossible to get support
- 💸 Charged for every question
- 💰 Greedy app, charges too much
- 📉 Paid for features, now not working
- 🚫 App no longer works after phone change

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after taking a picture
- App kicks user out after taking a picture
- Paid for features, now not working
- App stopped working after update
- Lost paid features after update

**Requested features**

- Remove limits on free app
- Allow paid features to work after updates/phone changes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is SnapSolve free?

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

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

Course Hero is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while SnapSolve averages 4.5 from 377 ratings.

### Do Course Hero or SnapSolve have ads?

Neither Course Hero nor SnapSolve shows ads.

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

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and SnapSolve every 2 weeks. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on September 25, 2026 and SnapSolve on September 19, 2026.

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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.*