At a glance
| DuckyHelper | Gauth | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Live voice tutor that sees your screen and marks it up | AI homework helper with photo answers, a voice tutor and human experts |
| Platforms | Web app in any browser, including Chromebooks and Windows; Mac app (macOS 14+, Apple silicon) | iPhone, iPad, Android and web |
| Live voice conversation | Yes, live voice in the web app and the Mac app | Yes, AI Live Tutor (voice plus a whiteboard in the app) |
| Sees your screen | Yes: share a tab, window or screen in the browser; the Mac app sees your screen | Camera photo or image upload; no live screen capture found |
| Draws or points on your screen | Yes: marks on the preview of what you share (web); on your real screen over any app (Mac) | Draws on a whiteboard inside the app, not on your screen |
| Checks each step you do in your own apps | Yes on Mac: tutorials in your own apps that check each step | No |
| Quizzes and flashcards | Quizzes, worked steps, graphs: Yes. Flashcards: Yes (Mac app). Longer practice tests: Yes (web app) | Quizzes and flashcards from your notes, audio or lecture links |
| Progress tracking | Memory plus a dashboard: time learned, streak, topics, mastery, test scores | No evidence found |
| Subjects | Any subject | Math, science and most school subjects |
| Free plan | Free plan, about 6 minutes of talking a week | Yes, with daily limits |
| Paid plans (October 2026) | Plus $20/month, Pro $200/month, Unlimited $200/week | Gauth Plus $11.99/month, $31.99 for 3 months, $99.99/year |
| Age rules | 13+; under 18 needs a parent's OK; under 13 only with verified parental consent | Not for under 13 (privacy policy); 18+ to buy |
| Track record | New (public since October 2026), no track record yet | Established homework app |
| Human help | No | Yes, 24/7 experts on Plus |
Which one should you pick?
Pick DuckyHelper if
- Your work is on your computer screen and you do not want to take photos of it.
- You want help on the real app or website, with marks drawn where you need to look.
- You want each step you do checked, not just a full solution (inside other apps, this is a Mac feature).
- You want memory and a dashboard of topics, mastery and test scores.
Pick Gauth if
- You work from paper and a phone.
- You want a cheaper paid plan: $11.99 a month or $99.99 a year.
- You want human experts on call.
- You want quizzes and flashcards made from a lecture recording or notes.
What changed at Gauth
Gauth is no longer only photo to answer. Its store listing now describes an "AI Live Tutor" with "interactive voice & whiteboard", 24/7 human tutor help on Plus, and a Smart Study Converter that turns notes, audio or lecture links into quizzes and flashcards. Its paid plan advertises "Unlimited Answers".
Where DuckyHelper is different
DuckyHelper works on your real screen instead of a whiteboard in a separate app. It draws circles, arrows and labels over the page you are working on, and for tasks in apps it waits until you did each step. It is built to make you do the work, then check it.
Pricing as of October 2026
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| DuckyHelper Free | $0 | About 6 minutes of talking a week |
| DuckyHelper Plus | $20 a month | About 27 minutes a week (up to 11 in an hour) |
| DuckyHelper Pro | $200 a month | About 278 minutes a week |
| DuckyHelper Unlimited | $200 a week | No hourly limits, fair use about 20 hours a week |
| DuckyHelper Credit packs | $10, $25, $50 | About 58, 149 or 301 extra minutes, good for 12 months |
| Gauth Free | $0 | Limited answers each day |
| Gauth Plus | $11.99 a month, $31.99 for 3 months or $99.99 a year | Unlimited answers, AI tutor, 24/7 tutor help |
Gauth is cheaper and gives more answers. DuckyHelper's Plus plan is $20 a month for about 27 minutes of live talking a week. See DuckyHelper pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gauth have a voice tutor?
Yes. Gauth's store listing describes an AI Live Tutor that you can ask by voice, which explains on a whiteboard inside the app. It works from a photo or uploaded image rather than your live screen.
How much is Gauth Plus?
Gauth Plus is $11.99 a month, $31.99 for 3 months or $99.99 a year in the US App Store, with a 3-day free trial. Discounted offers sometimes appear. Gauth says you must be 18 or older to purchase.
Can Gauth see my computer screen?
We found no live screen capture. On the web you upload or paste an image, and the official Chrome extension listings we checked are gone. DuckyHelper sees a tab, window or screen you share in the browser, or your Mac screen, while you talk.
Which is better for learning, not just answers?
Both try to explain. Gauth's paid plan centers on unlimited answers plus a tutor. DuckyHelper is built around you doing each step while it watches and corrects, then quizzing you. If you only need the answer checked, Gauth is faster.
Sources
- Gauth on the App Store, accessed October 1, 2026
- Gauth on Google Play, accessed October 1, 2026
- Gauth website, accessed October 1, 2026
- Gauth plan table (archived 2026-08-19), accessed October 1, 2026
- Gauth privacy policy, accessed October 1, 2026
- DuckyHelper features, accessed October 1, 2026
- DuckyHelper download and Mac requirements, accessed October 1, 2026
- DuckyHelper web app, accessed October 1, 2026
- DuckyHelper pricing, accessed October 1, 2026
- DuckyHelper terms (age rules), accessed October 1, 2026
