Comparison

FastMath 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

FastMath

Instantly solve math problems by taking a photo, even handwritten ones. Get step-by-step solutions with explanations and graphical representations to improve your understanding and check your homework.

Highlights
  • Photo math problem solver
  • Handwritten problem support
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Graphical representations
  • Homework checker
  • Cloud archive for problems
Features
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FastMath – Scan, Solve, Study & Ask FastMath turns your camera into a powerful AI math solver and study companion. FastMath 3.x represents a new generation of FastMath, completely rebuilt and far beyond the experience of earlier 2.x and 1.x versions. The app now combines high-accuracy math solving, improved question detection, full-page worksheet scanning, multi-question solving, step-by-step explanations, and AI follow-up questions in one fast and organized workflow. Take a photo of a single math problem or scan an entire worksheet. FastMath detects the questions, solves them together, and presents the answers clearly so you can review the whole page without scanning problems one by one. FastMath is built for high-accuracy math solving, with improved detection, stronger reasoning, more reliable answers, and clearer step-by-step explanations across a wide range of math problems. Need more than just the answer? Open any question to explore a detailed solution, understand how the result was reached, and ask AI follow-up questions whenever something is unclear. SCAN AN ENTIRE WORKSHEET Capture a full worksheet, homework page, or practice sheet in one shot. FastMath can detect multiple math questions from the same image and process them together. SOLVE MULTIPLE QUESTIONS AT ONCE Stop scanning one problem at a time. FastMath identifies the questions on the page and gives you organized answers in one streamlined workflow. HIGH-ACCURACY AI MATH SOLVING FastMath is designed to provide accurate and reliable solutions with improved question recognition and advanced AI reasoning. STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTIONS Select any problem to view detailed solution steps. Follow the reasoning and understand how the answer was reached instead of seeing only the final result. ASK AI ABOUT ANY STEP Have a question about a specific part of the solution? Ask a follow-up question and get an additional explanation directly inside FastMath. BUILT FOR STUDY FastMath is more than an answer scanner. Use it to check homework, review practice problems, understand difficult concepts, prepare for exams, and study more efficiently. ORGANIZED QUESTION CARDS Each detected problem is organized into its own clear card, making it easy to move between questions, answers, and detailed solutions. EXPORT SOLUTIONS TO PDF Select the solutions you need and export them as a clean PDF for studying, saving, reviewing, or sharing. FEATURES • Full-page worksheet scanning • Multiple-question detection • High-accuracy AI math solving • Instant answers • Step-by-step explanations • AI follow-up questions • Homework and study support • Individual question selection • Organized question cards • PDF export • Support for printed math problems • Support for handwritten math problems • Fast camera-based workflow Whether you are checking your homework, studying for a test, reviewing a worksheet, or trying to understand a difficult math problem, FastMath helps you move from question → answer → explanation → understanding in one place. FastMath has been redesigned around accuracy, speed, clarity, and learning, giving you a smarter way to scan, solve, study, and understand math. Some features require a FastMath Pro subscription. Subscription options and prices are displayed in the app before purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.fastmathai.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://www.fastmathai.com/terms-of-use

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

FastMath4 screens
Math Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Math Scanner at none against FastMath's shown. Math Scanner also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). FastMath's advantage is ratings volume (51K vs 454). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. FastMath sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 FastMath against 4.2 for Math Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FastMath has 51K ratings behind it against 454, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of FastMath's written reviews are positive against 28% of Math Scanner's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FastMath versus Math Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastMathMath Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (51K ratings)4.2 (454 ratings)
Positive reviews16.8% of reviews28.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51K — better454
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB275 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDakyuz Yazilim Ticaret Limited SirketiTapMedia Ltd

Customer experience

FastMath

All ratings51,285 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews600 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative80.7%

Math Scanner

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

User reviews

FastMath

From 51K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helps understand math problems
  • 👍 Useful for checking work
  • 💡 Solves integrals and multiple equations

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires subscription to see solutions
  • 🐛 Camera function often doesn't work
  • 🐛 Can't solve basic problems
  • 🔒 Immediate paywall upon opening app

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

FastMath

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect solutions for simple problems
  • App crashes frequently
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Provide more explanation for basic problems
  • Allow free access to solutions
  • Improve camera functionality

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

5 purchases

FastMath

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Pack with Free Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Subscription Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Subscription 3 Months$19.993 Months
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  • Six Months Subscription$29.996 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pack$39.99
1 purchases

Math Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is FastMath free?
FastMath 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, FastMath or Math Scanner?
FastMath and Math Scanner are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 51K and 454 ratings respectively.
Do FastMath or Math Scanner have ads?
FastMath shows ads; Math Scanner does not.

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