Comparison

SnapCalc vs Solve It

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SnapCalc

Instantly solve math problems by taking a photo. Get step-by-step explanations for algebra, calculus, and more. Practice with quizzes and access educational resources.

Highlights
  • Camera-based math problem solving
  • Step-by-step solution explanations
  • Recognizes handwritten problems
  • Quizzes for skill practice
  • Integrated educational resources
  • Problem history saving
Features
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SnapCalc does the math for you. Just snap a picture of a math problem, and voila — the answer is displayed on your screen. From algebra to calculus, the app has solutions to a wide range of topics - and it recognizes handwritten problems too! Learn more quickly and easily with step-by-step explanations so that next time you'll be able to solve the problem yourself - as easy as one-two-three! SnapCalc will be your mathematical lifesaver - finish your homework faster, prepare better for tests, and make getting those high grades less stressful. Not so strong in math or need some extra help with it sometimes? SnapCalc is just for you. SnapCalc is always here to help: Handwritten problem? No worries - SnapCalc recognizes both handwritten problems as well as printed ones. Just snap a problem or upload one from your photo gallery. Want to see the steps too? SnapCalc provides both straight answers and the corresponding step-by-step solutions. Need some training before a test? Check your math skills with SnapCalc's Quizzes and challenge yourself for even better results! Prefer to study math without a teacher? Learn about various math topics with educational YouTube videos and Wikipedia articles. Want to review an old problem? SnapCalc will save your results in "History" tab so you can go back to them anytime. Solve math problems instantly across a wide range of topics, ranging from Arithmetic to Calculus. Math is hard - but with SnapCalc, it's never been easier. Get SnapCalc Premium Upgrade to Premium version and get step-by-step solutions and remove ads. * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. * You can cancel the subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. For complete access to all SnapCalc features, you will need to allow access to the following: *Camera – so that the app could recognize a math problem after taking a pic and then solve it. Privacy Policy: https://support.bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=1267331464 Terms of service: https://support.bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=1267331464 Contact us: snapcalc@bendingspoons.com

About

Solve It

Engage in three distinct math games designed to sharpen your mental arithmetic skills. Solve puzzles by strategically using numbers and symbols to reach a target value. Hints are available to assist you when challenges arise.

Highlights
  • Equation puzzles
  • Calculation challenges
  • Symbol puzzles
  • 24 Point game
  • Speed Challenge mode
  • Hint system
Features
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Three math games: Equation , Calculation 、 Symbol、24 Point and Speed Challenge Use the given numbers and symbols to build up the target number! You can use hints to help to "Solve It"! It's hard? Just have a try!

Screenshots

SnapCalc4 screens
Solve It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solve It at 5.0 against SnapCalc's 4.2. SnapCalc's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SnapCalc sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Solve It sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solve It holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapCalc has 41K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapCalc ships an update monthly, Solve It every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SnapCalc versus Solve It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapCalcSolve It
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (41K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings41K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.志荣 杨

Customer experience

SnapCalc

All ratings41,473 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews1,107 reviews
Positive25.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative69.2%

Solve It

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SnapCalc

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when trying to solve problems
  • Subscription charges continue even after cancellation

Requested features

3 requests
  • Expand free version capabilities
  • Improve problem recognition accuracy
  • Add option to purchase one-time access

Solve It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SnapCalc

Subscriptions9
  • Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • Step-By-Step Solutions 1 Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month$6.991 Month
  • Step-by-step Solutions 3 M3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Step-by-step Solutions 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
5 purchases

Solve It

One-time5
  • 8 Hints$0.99
  • 20 Hints$1.99
  • Remove ADS$1.99
Show 2 more
  • 50 Hints$4.99
  • 240 Hints$19.99

Questions

Is SnapCalc free?
SnapCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solve It free?
Solve It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SnapCalc or Solve It?
Solve It is rated higher. SnapCalc averages 4.2 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Solve It averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SnapCalc or Solve It have ads?
Both SnapCalc and Solve It show ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapCalc or Solve It?
SnapCalc ships an update monthly, and Solve It every 5 months. Most recently, SnapCalc was updated on September 26, 2026 and Solve It on August 21, 2026.

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