# FastMath vs Math Scanner

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastMath | Math Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastmath-photo-math-solver/id1438642238/reviews) | [4.2 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-scanner/id1509447759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 454 |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **28.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dakyuz Yazilim Ticaret Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030310836) | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) |

## What reviewers say

### FastMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastmath-photo-math-solver/id1438642238)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pack with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Six Months Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Lifetime Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Provide more explanation for basic problems
- Allow free access to solutions
- Improve camera functionality


### Math Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-scanner/id1509447759)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Solves equations
- 💡 Puts solutions in steps
- 👍 Sometimes useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calculator doesn't work
- 🐛 Gives wrong answers
- 🐛 Not solving problems
- 🐛 Says 'no solution'
- 🐛 Cannot access photos

**Reported bugs**

- Calculator malfunctions
- Incorrect answers provided
- App states 'no solution' incorrectly
- App crashes or kicks users out
- App fails to scan homework

**Requested features**

- Ability to solve word problems
- Access to photos for homework


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*