# StatsSims vs Statistics Solver

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StatsSims at none against Statistics Solver's 2. StatsSims also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). Statistics Solver's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (407 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Statistics Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. StatsSims asks for nothing beyond the download.

Statistics Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Statistics Solver has 407 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of StatsSims's written reviews are positive against 67% of Statistics Solver's.

StatsSims ships an update every 2 months, Statistics Solver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StatsSims | Statistics Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statssims/id1111648635/reviews) | **[4.6 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statistics-solver/id6499282494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **407** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New York University](https://appshunter.io/developer/485666462) | [Renaissance Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220536592) |

## What reviewers say

### StatsSims

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statssims/id1111648635)

Explore statistical concepts with interactive simulations designed for introductory statistics courses. Covers topics from sampling to distributions, with more to come.

**Highlights:** Interactive statistical simulations, Introductory statistics topics, Sampling and distributions, Confidence intervals, Regression and correlation, Future topic additions planned

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Statistics Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statistics-solver/id6499282494)

This app uses AI to solve statistics problems from photos or uploads. It provides step-by-step explanations for a wide range of statistical topics, from high school to doctoral levels. Users can easily share solutions and explore features with a free trial.

**Highlights:** Instant problem recognition from photos, Detailed step-by-step solutions, Covers all statistics topics, Free trial available, Easy solution sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Statistics Answers: Weekly Sub | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Statistics Answers: Yearly Sub | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly accurate for statistics
- 👍 Exceeds other apps in accuracy
- 👍 Useful for passing statistics
- 👍 Helps with complex questions
- 👍 Gets the job done

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stops working after a few weeks
- 🐛 Stuck on loading screen
- 🐛 Shows wrong answers
- 🐛 Inaccurate for binomial/normal probability
- 🐛 Paid version doesn't solve simple questions

**Reported bugs**

- Gets to 100% then does nothing
- Loading screen never continues
- App stops working after a few weeks
- Stuck on the same problem after taking a picture
- Shows only wrong answers

**Requested features**

- Add a home button
- Add other tweaks
- How to cancel membership


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StatsSims free?

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

### Is Statistics Solver free?

Statistics Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StatsSims or Statistics Solver?

Statistics Solver is rated higher. StatsSims averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Statistics Solver averages 4.6 from 407 ratings.

### Do StatsSims or Statistics Solver have ads?

Neither StatsSims nor Statistics Solver shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StatsSims or Statistics Solver?

StatsSims ships an update every 2 months, and Statistics Solver fortnightly. Most recently, StatsSims was updated on October 16, 2026 and Statistics Solver on October 14, 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.*