# Course Hero vs Math Notes

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Course Hero at 65K against Math Notes's 12. Course Hero also leads on chart position (#111 vs unranked). Math Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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 Math Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.6 for Math Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, Math Notes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | Math Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews)** | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-notes-ai-homework-helper/id6474601112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) | [APPIFY YAZILIM HIZMETLERI LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710524436) |

## What reviewers say

### Course Hero

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

**Currently charting:** #111 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


### Math Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-notes-ai-homework-helper/id6474601112)

This AI-powered application assists with a wide range of math problems, from basic algebra to calculus. It offers detailed, step-by-step solutions and explanations, allowing users to understand complex mathematical concepts more easily. Users can input problems by taking a photo or typing them in.

**Highlights:** AI math problem solver, Step-by-step explanations, Supports all math levels, AI tutor for instant answers, General question solver, Image and manual input

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is Math Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Course Hero or Math Notes?

Course Hero is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Math Notes averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Course Hero or Math Notes have ads?

Neither Course Hero nor Math Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Course Hero or Math Notes?

Course Hero ships an update fortnightly, and Math Notes every 3 days. Most recently, Course Hero was updated on September 24, 2026 and Math Notes on August 18, 2026.

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