SnapCalc vs Equation Solver & Simplifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Camera-based math problem solving
- Step-by-step solution explanations
- Recognizes handwritten problems
- Quizzes for skill practice
- Integrated educational resources
- Problem history saving
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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
Equation Solver & Simplifier
This app helps you solve algebraic equations by showing every step of the simplification process. It can find the value of 'x' or the zeros of a function using a numeric algorithm after simplifying your input.
- Algebraic equation solving
- Step-by-step simplification
- Numeric algorithm for solutions
- History function
- Decimal input support
- Constants and variables support
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Finish homework instantly. Prepare for exams stress-free. Free, complete step-by-step solutions. Enter your equation, solve it, and understand every transformation instantly. HOW IT WORKS Enter your values into the correct fields and get started. You receive the solution instantly and can share it with friends or classmates. YOUR PERSONAL DATA We don’t need it. Only anonymized data is collected, such as: - which features are used - how many solutions are generated This helps us improve. We cannot trace anything back to you. COSTS Everything is free to use. 24/7 access to your solutions. All solution steps always remain complete. If you need many solutions in a short time, various purchase options are available. EXTRAS - curated learning videos - feedback for incorrect inputs - manage your own solutions - app introduction CONTACT Questions and feedback via Discord or directly in the app review.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Equation Solver & Simplifier at 75% against SnapCalc's 25%. Equation Solver & Simplifier also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). SnapCalc's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. SnapCalc sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Equation Solver & Simplifier sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Equation Solver & Simplifier holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapCalc has 41K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SnapCalc's written reviews are positive against 75% of Equation Solver & Simplifier's.
SnapCalc ships an update monthly, Equation Solver & Simplifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SnapCalc | Equation Solver & Simplifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (41K ratings) | 4.4 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mosaic S.r.l. | Glindemann, Sennoun, Langer GbR |
Customer experience
SnapCalc
Equation Solver & Simplifier
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
Equation Solver & Simplifier
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SnapCalc
- 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
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- 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
Equation Solver & Simplifier
- +30 User Tokens$0.29
- +1 Convenience Token / 6h, max. +2$0.59
- +2 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +4$0.99
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- +150 User Tokens$0.99
- +300 User Tokens$1.49
- +4 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +8$1.59
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Lifetime Access$1.99
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