# SnapCalc vs Solve It

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapCalc | Solve It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcalc-math-problem-solver/id1267331464/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solve-it-math-solver/id1361123738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [志荣 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/478654885) |

## What reviewers say

### SnapCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcalc-math-problem-solver/id1267331464)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-By-Step Solutions 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Step-by-step Solutions 3 M | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for solving math problems
- 👍 Provides step-by-step solutions
- 💡 Useful for students struggling with math

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate problem recognition
- 🔍 Limited free usage

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to solve problems
- Subscription charges continue even after cancellation

**Requested features**

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


### Solve It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solve-it-math-solver/id1361123738)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 240 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*