Comparison

SnapCalc vs Math Scanner

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

Math Scanner

Instantly solve math problems by scanning them with your camera. Get step-by-step solutions and save your scans for later. This app offers both free and premium features, with offline access and unlimited scans available through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Real-time scanning
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Smart calculator input
  • Save scans to history
  • Offline scanning (Pro)
  • Unlimited scans (Pro)
Features
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Math Scanner allows you to scan and solve math equation problems with your camera. Download now for FREE! FEATURES - Real-time scanning - No internet required - Step-by-step explanations - Enter problems using smart calculator - Save scans to history ------------------------------------ MATH SCANNER PRO SUBSCRIPTION - You will receive access to the pro features (unlimited scans, offline scanning, remove ads and more...) for the duration of the subscription. - Subscription length: Monthly (includes 3 day free free trial). - Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription - You may cancel a subscription during its free period via the subscription setting through your iTunes Account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm

Screenshots

SnapCalc4 screens
Math Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Math Scanner at none against SnapCalc's shown. Math Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). SnapCalc's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 454). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 Math Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for SnapCalc against 4.2 for Math Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapCalc has 41K ratings behind it against 454, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of SnapCalc's written reviews are positive against 28% of Math Scanner's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SnapCalc versus Math Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapCalcMath Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (41K ratings)4.2 (454 ratings)
Positive reviews25.3% of reviews28.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41K — better454
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB275 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.TapMedia Ltd

Customer experience

SnapCalc

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

Math Scanner

All ratings454 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive28.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative65.7%

User reviews

SnapCalc

From 41K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Math Scanner

From 454 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Solves equations
  • 💡 Puts solutions in steps
  • 👍 Sometimes useful

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Calculator doesn't work
  • 🐛 Gives wrong answers
  • 🐛 Not solving problems
  • 🐛 Says 'no solution'
  • 🐛 Cannot access photos

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

Math Scanner

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Calculator malfunctions
  • Incorrect answers provided
  • App states 'no solution' incorrectly
  • App crashes or kicks users out
  • App fails to scan homework
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  • App generates random questions instead of scanned ones
  • App does not allow access to photos

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to solve word problems
  • Access to photos for homework

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
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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
1 purchases

Math Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is SnapCalc free?
SnapCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Scanner free?
Math Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SnapCalc or Math Scanner?
SnapCalc and Math Scanner are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41K and 454 ratings respectively.
Do SnapCalc or Math Scanner have ads?
SnapCalc shows ads; Math Scanner does not.

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