# SnapCalc vs Equation Solver & Simplifier

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapCalc | Equation Solver & Simplifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcalc-math-problem-solver/id1267331464/reviews) | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equation-solver-and-simplifier/id1500087226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Glindemann, Sennoun, Langer GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024972809) |

## 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


### Equation Solver & Simplifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equation-solver-and-simplifier/id1500087226)

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.

**Highlights:** Algebraic equation solving, Step-by-step simplification, Numeric algorithm for solutions, History function, Decimal input support, Constants and variables support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +30 User Tokens | $0.29 | one-time |
| +1 Convenience Token / 6h, max. +2 | $0.59 | one-time |
| +2 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| +150 User Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| +300 User Tokens | $1.49 | one-time |
| +4 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +8 | $1.59 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnapCalc free?

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

### Is Equation Solver & Simplifier free?

Equation Solver & Simplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SnapCalc or Equation Solver & Simplifier?

Equation Solver & Simplifier is rated higher. SnapCalc averages 4.2 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Equation Solver & Simplifier averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do SnapCalc or Equation Solver & Simplifier have ads?

SnapCalc shows ads; Equation Solver & Simplifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, SnapCalc or Equation Solver & Simplifier?

SnapCalc ships an update monthly, and Equation Solver & Simplifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, SnapCalc was updated on September 27, 2026 and Equation Solver & Simplifier on August 26, 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.*