# iCalc: Photo Math Calculator — Snap & Solve Question

> Scan math problems for step-by-step solutions and AI-powered assistance. (iPhone/iPad app by Jake Elrod.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icalc-photo-math-calculator/id6448191549 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jake Elrod](https://appshunter.io/developer/365336355)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 354 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew and 22 more
- Released: 2023-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icalc-photo-math-calculator/id6448191549/reviews.md

## What is iCalc?

iCalc is the #1 calculator and math problem solver! Use iCalc to not only calculate but also practice, learn, and understand math. Scan math problems to get step-by-step explanations to the most complex questions. Ask iCalc's built in AI, Math Bot, any question and get detailed answers on a variety of topics including math, science, and so much more.

Why iCalc?

All the math problems: From arithmetic to advanced calculus and more, iCalc can solve problems from any number of subjects. Use iCalc's calculators and AI to help throughout your entire math career, whether you're a new student or an experienced professional.

Step-by-step explanations: Having trouble working through a problem? iCalc doesn't just give you the answer, it can give you a step-by-step solutions to problems in algebra, calculus, and so much more.

Expert-level help: iCalc is like having a tutor available 24/7. iCalc's AI, Math Bot, can answer questions on any number of topics in math, science, and more. Want to check your homework before bed? Stuck on a hard problem at 1am? Get detailed explanations to complex questions any time of day.

KEY FEATURES
• Step-by-step solutions
• Word problem instructions
• Advanced scientific, financial, and graphing calculator
• Unit conversion
• Currency conversion
• Fraction calculator
• Powerful widgets

iCalc is for students and professionals of all levels, including those study:
• Numbers & Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Geometry
• Calculus
• Finance
• Statistics

"iCalc is a superb calculator app." - Educational App Store

"This app helped me so much with my math classes I probably wouldn't have passed without it." - An iCalc user
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• iCalc requires a subscription or a lifetime in-app purchase.
• Offers and prices are subject to change without notice.

Suggestions or questions? Email us as support@icalc.io

Terms & Conditions: https://icalc.io/terms
Privacy Policy: https://icalc.io/privacy

## Key features

- Scan math problems
- Step-by-step solutions
- AI math and science assistant
- Advanced calculators
- Unit and currency conversion
- Word problem solver

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $0.99 | per month |
| Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Math Bot Questions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plus | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $99.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of iCalc?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient calculations
- 💡 Helpful for math homework

**Cons**

- 🤑 Paywalled features
- 🤥 Misleading free lifetime offer
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 📵 Entire app is behind a paywall

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Upgrade to premium message blocks the calculator
- Sudden app crashes on launch

**Most requested features**

- Free trial period
- Reduced premium upgrade price for existing users
- Voluntary data collection settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icalc-photo-math-calculator/id6448191549/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exceptional app...

*2026-06-12*

In my humble opinion calculators don't get any better than this. iCalc is a highly intuitive, polished app with modern interface and advanced functionality presented in uncluttered and accessible way. 
The learning curve is gentle, the extensibility (by integrating other online calculators) is impressive, innovative feat. Its highly detailed and actionable ticker tape has proven invaluable to me in many projects. 
The "math bot" is well worth the premium subscription, the ability to do fraction and mixed numbers calculations - indispensable!
Also, Premium subscribers can toggle analytics off. 
In a world - among my favorite applications.

### 1/5 — Scheme/Scam

*2026-01-12, version 2.2.5*

You have to pay to use this app, no trial, no free use. They want you to pay either weekly, monthly or $19.99 lifetime, why not just charge to download the app?

### 1/5 — Payment model is a scam.

*2025-11-26*

Why let users download the app for free, but not let them get a their first look at it, forcing them to agree to pay a weekly fee in order to get the opportunity to evaluate if it fits their use case? To make money off the people who forget to, or don’t realize they have to, cancel the subscription. 

There’s no other reasonable conclusion. Other apps offer a free trial period that doesn’t leave them on the hook at the end, and iCalc could, as well, but has decided otherwise.

### 1/5 — The upgrade to premium message wouldn't go away and blocked the calculator, making it useless

*2025-11-20*

The upgrade to premium message wouldn't go away and blocked the calculator, making it useless

### 1/5 — The ENTIRE app is paywalled

*2025-07-13, version 2.2.5*

As soon as you open the app, it asks for a 5 star rating. Then it asks for your money. Is the rest of the app any good? Who knows. Terrible first impression. Uninstalled.

### 1/5 — Paywall

*2025-05-22*

I understand that pay by month for even a calculator is a new standard (I miss the time of 0.99$ apps!), but iCalc doesn’t even gives you a trial. 

I came here to see how to calculator works, and if the widget was ok, but I can’t even pass the paywall screen.

Greedy

### 2/5 — No subscription, no $100 premium here.

*2025-05-17*

I was excited when I saw this calculator had a limited free lifetime offer and that it offered AI and photo capabilities, which is why I downloaded it. But these features are behind a premium paywall. What I got for free lifetime instead was a Plus tier, which doesn’t make it any better than other excellent calculators I have. No subscription and no $100 premium here.

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work..

*2025-05-17, version 2.2.5*

There is an issue with the app, a sudden exit when you open it

The reason??

### 1/5 — Dev offers lifetime premium access & revokes it just for fake metrics & rankings

*2025-05-16*

The developer offered a premium lifetime access to the app to increase downloads and artificially boost their five-star ratings. Afterward, they released an update that introduces a paywall, aiming to inflate their ratings with more five-star reviews. This behavior is misleading and focused solely on increasing downloads and user numbers. Practices like these are fraudulent, and the developer should be held accountable for their actions.

**Developer response:** Unfortunately, this is a false statement. We offered the Plus lifetime access for free, not the Premium lifetime access! The paywall for premium access was already there and has been there for a long time! However, I understand the confusion - there were two subscription levels and you wanted to get everything for free, instead of just some stuff for free. Would you also like to be served grapes and fanned? I hear it goes well with all that entitlement :)

### 1/5 — Such an unethical scam developer 🤮

*2025-05-15*

So Richard you have a promotion with app advice to give away lifetime subscription YET decide to be a grifter and data mine information WITHOUT giving any free lifetime subscription just makes you a classless garbage collector of deception and greed so sad 🤥 pinocio 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

## Frequently asked questions about iCalc

### What does iCalc do?

iCalc is a math problem solver that allows you to scan math problems and receive step-by-step explanations. It also features an AI assistant, Math Bot, capable of answering questions on various math and science topics. The app aims to help users calculate, practice, learn, and understand math.

### What are the key features of iCalc?

Key features include scanning math problems for step-by-step solutions, an AI assistant for expert-level help, advanced scientific, financial, and graphing calculators, unit and currency conversion, a fraction calculator, and powerful widgets. It also provides instructions for word problems.

### How much does iCalc cost?

iCalc requires either a subscription or a lifetime in-app purchase to use its full features. Specific offers and prices are subject to change without notice.

### What kind of math problems can iCalc solve?

iCalc can solve problems across a wide spectrum of mathematical subjects, including arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus, finance, and statistics. It is designed to assist users throughout their entire math education and professional careers.

### Who is iCalc for?

This app is designed for students and professionals of all levels who need assistance with math and science. This includes individuals studying numbers and arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus, finance, and statistics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.6 — 2026-05-31

But fixes and improvements

### 2.2.5 — 2025-04-28

Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.2.4 — 2025-04-23

Big fixes and improvements

### 2.2.3 — 2025-04-14

Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.2.2 — 2025-04-08

Bug fixes and improvements

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