# SnapCalc vs Gilgamesh Student

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.

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 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapCalc | Gilgamesh Student |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcalc-math-problem-solver/id1267331464/reviews)** | [1.6 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gilgamesh-student/id6482576345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 167 |
| Positive reviews | **25.3% of reviews** | 2.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [HEIDAR HOSSEINI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739835702) |

## 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


### Gilgamesh Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gilgamesh-student/id6482576345)

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.

**Highlights:** Student study aid, Optimized for iPad Air, Performance tested

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent instructor (Aqeel Al-Zubaidi)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent technical issues and crashes
- 🔧 Poor application performance and stability
- 🤖 Unresponsive and unhelpful support
- 💻 Compatibility problems across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Screens frequently turn black
- Lectures get interrupted or fail to load
- Difficulty accessing the application and content

**Requested features**

- Improve overall application stability and reliability
- Provide better customer support and responsiveness
- Optimize the application for a seamless user experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnapCalc free?

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

### Is Gilgamesh Student free?

Gilgamesh Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SnapCalc or Gilgamesh Student?

SnapCalc is rated higher. SnapCalc averages 4.2 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Gilgamesh Student averages 1.6 from 167 ratings.

### Do SnapCalc or Gilgamesh Student have ads?

SnapCalc shows ads; Gilgamesh Student does not.

### Which is updated more often, SnapCalc or Gilgamesh Student?

SnapCalc ships an update monthly, and Gilgamesh Student weekly. Most recently, SnapCalc was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gilgamesh Student on October 13, 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.*