# Course Hero vs SmileBud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmileBud at none against Course Hero's 11. SmileBud also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Course Hero's advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 4) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Course Hero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. SmileBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmileBud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Course Hero has 65K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Course Hero | SmileBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/course-hero-ai-homework-help/id922208952/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smilebud/id6800980920/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learneo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922208951) | [SEPIDEH A SOURIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800981343) |

## What reviewers say

### Course Hero

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

**Currently charting:** #112 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


### SmileBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smilebud/id6800980920)

This app helps you build consistent daily tooth brushing habits. Set goals, receive reminders, track your progress with a calendar, and earn rewards and achievements to stay motivated. It turns a daily chore into a rewarding challenge.

**Highlights:** Daily brushing goals, Smart reminders, Streak tracking, Rewards and points, Achievements, Progress calendar, Personal analytics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Hero free?

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

### Is SmileBud free?

SmileBud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

SmileBud is rated higher. Course Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while SmileBud averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Course Hero or SmileBud have ads?

Neither Course Hero nor SmileBud shows ads.

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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.*