SnapCalc vs Math AI
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
Math AI
Solve complex math problems by simply taking a photo. Get clear, step-by-step explanations for every solution. Save your work offline for easy access anytime, anywhere.
- Solve math problems via photo
- Step-by-step explanations
- Type or draw equations
- Full screen solution sharing
- Offline history and bookmarks
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Need help with your math homework? having trouble solving a complicated equation or you simply just want to test our technology. Mathsme does all of that for you and much more. Take a snap of your math problem and leave the rest for Mathsme. With Mathsme you get a clear explanation with every step so you can never be stuck again. All of your problems with their solutions are saved offline so you can access them any time and anywhere you prefer. Mathsme key features: - Solve math problems by taking a photo. - Step by step explanation. - Type or draw complicated equations. - Full screen share of your solution. - History and bookmarked mathematical problems. Mathsme comes as a free version with limited options. In order to fully enjoy all of our app features we offer an auto-renewable subscription for 24.99$ a year. * Subscription payments will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of your purchase and automatically renews your subscription unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. * You can cancel your subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your Apple account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period. Offers and pricing subject to change without notice. Privacy Policy: https://mobime.org/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://mobime.org/terms
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Verdict
SnapCalc and Math AI both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Math AI's written reviews are positive against 25% of SnapCalc's. SnapCalc's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 452) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. SnapCalc sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Math AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for SnapCalc against 4.3 for Math AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapCalc has 41K ratings behind it against 452, 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 59% of Math AI's.
SnapCalc ships an update monthly, Math AI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SnapCalc | Math AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (41K ratings) | 4.3 (452 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | 59.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | 452 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mosaic S.r.l. | Mobime |
Customer experience
SnapCalc
Math AI
User reviews
SnapCalc
From 41K App Store ratingsWhat 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 AI
From 452 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helps with math problems
- 🚀 Provides fast solutions
- 💡 Useful for homework and assignments
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🐛 Occasional errors and crashes
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
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 AI
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Problems with image recognition
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
3 requests- More detailed step-by-step explanations
- Support for a wider range of math topics
- Free version with limited features
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
Math AI
- Math AI - Weekly$5.997 Days
- Math Answer Scanner: Solver$19.991 Year
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