SnapCalc vs Gilgamesh Student
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
Gilgamesh Student
This educational app is designed to help students with their studies. It has been tested and optimized for performance on devices like the iPad Air.
- Student study aid
- Optimized for iPad Air
- Performance tested
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We didn't get the crash and repeated your test more than once and still succeeded to get it running with the iPad Air Also in regards to metadata screenshot and text, the app was previously accepted and hope this to go accepted by your side Many Thanks for your help
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SnapCalc at 4.2 against Gilgamesh Student's 1.6. SnapCalc also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 167) and review sentiment (25% vs 2%). Gilgamesh Student's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Gilgamesh Student asks for nothing beyond the download.
SnapCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapCalc has 41K ratings behind it against 167, 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 2% of Gilgamesh Student's.
SnapCalc ships an update monthly, Gilgamesh Student weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SnapCalc | Gilgamesh Student |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (41K ratings) — better | 1.6 (167 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews — better | 2.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | 167 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mosaic S.r.l. | HEIDAR HOSSEINI |
Customer experience
SnapCalc
Gilgamesh Student
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
Gilgamesh Student
From 167 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Excellent instructor (Aqeel Al-Zubaidi)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent technical issues and crashes
- 🔧 Poor application performance and stability
- 🤖 Unresponsive and unhelpful support
- 💻 Compatibility problems across devices
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
Gilgamesh Student
Reported bugs
3 issues- Screens frequently turn black
- Lectures get interrupted or fail to load
- Difficulty accessing the application and content
Requested features
3 requests- Improve overall application stability and reliability
- Provide better customer support and responsiveness
- Optimize the application for a seamless user experience
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
Gilgamesh Student
No in-app purchases
Questions
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