# Course Hero vs Physics AI

The clearest difference is monetization model: Course Hero at free with in-app purchases against Physics AI's subscription. Course Hero also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (65K vs 288). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Physics AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 288, 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 25% of Physics AI's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | Physics AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews)** | [4.5 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-ai-problem-solver/id6474350204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 288 |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) | [Renaissance Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220536592) |

## 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


### Physics AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-ai-problem-solver/id6474350204)

This app acts as a physics problem solver, offering step-by-step solutions for various physics questions. Users can upload or photograph problems, including diagrams and handwritten notes, to receive detailed mathematical explanations. It covers a wide range of physics topics for students at all levels.

**Highlights:** Photo upload for physics problems, Step-by-step mathematical solutions, Covers high school to doctoral research, Copy and share solutions, Handles multiple choice, word-based, and diagram problems

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Physics AI Weekly Sub | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Physics AI - Yearly Sub | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is Physics AI free?

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

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

Course Hero is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Physics AI averages 4.5 from 288 ratings.

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

Physics AI shows ads; Course Hero does not.

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

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and Physics AI fortnightly. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on September 25, 2026 and Physics AI on August 22, 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.*