# SnapCalc vs Glass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glass at none against SnapCalc's 10. Glass also leads on ads (none vs shown). SnapCalc's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SnapCalc sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Glass asks for nothing beyond the download.

SnapCalc ships an update monthly, Glass every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapCalc | Glass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcalc-math-problem-solver/id1267331464/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Manishkumar Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802077269) |

## 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


### Glass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-deca/id6802077267)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnapCalc free?

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

### Is Glass free?

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

### Do SnapCalc or Glass have ads?

SnapCalc shows ads; Glass does not.

### Which is updated more often, SnapCalc or Glass?

SnapCalc ships an update monthly, and Glass every 5 weeks. Most recently, SnapCalc was updated on October 21, 2026 and Glass on October 14, 2026.

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