# PhotoMath Solver AI vs Equation Solver & Simplifier

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PhotoMath Solver AI at 13K against Equation Solver & Simplifier's 10. Equation Solver & Simplifier's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoMath Solver AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Equation Solver & Simplifier sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PhotoMath Solver AI against 4.4 for Equation Solver & Simplifier. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoMath Solver AI has 13K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of PhotoMath Solver AI's written reviews are positive against 75% of Equation Solver & Simplifier's.

PhotoMath Solver AI ships an update every 6 weeks, Equation Solver & Simplifier every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoMath Solver AI | Equation Solver & Simplifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomath-solver-ai-mathbox/id1487886467/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equation-solver-and-simplifier/id1500087226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RLAM FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712678414) | [Glindemann, Sennoun, Langer GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024972809) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoMath Solver AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomath-solver-ai-mathbox/id1487886467)

Instantly solve and learn any math problem by taking a photo. Get step-by-step solutions and clear explanations for algebra, calculus, and more. This AI-powered tutor helps students of all levels understand math concepts better and faster.

**Highlights:** Photo math problem solver, Step-by-step AI explanations, Handles typed and handwritten problems, Supports all math levels, History for saved problems, Export solutions as PDF, Graph plotting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Scanner Algera Solver | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Math Homework Solver 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Solver App 1 week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Physics Science AI Solver | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Homework Solver  Discount | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Homework Solver 1W | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Homework Solution 1 month | $17.99 | per month |
| Math AI Help 1 Year - Discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Math Homework Solver 3 months | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Math Homework Solution 1 year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for solving math problems
- 🚀 Provides step-by-step solutions
- 💡 Useful for online/self-learning students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy in solutions
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Issues with restoring purchases and accessing content

**Reported bugs**

- Camera issues leading to poor image quality
- Repeated prompts to leave a review
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Show step-by-step work instead of just the answer
- Support for more advanced math concepts like calculus
- Ability to input text-based word problems


### Equation Solver & Simplifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equation-solver-and-simplifier/id1500087226)

This app helps you solve algebraic equations by showing every step of the simplification process. It can find the value of 'x' or the zeros of a function using a numeric algorithm after simplifying your input.

**Highlights:** Algebraic equation solving, Step-by-step simplification, Numeric algorithm for solutions, History function, Decimal input support, Constants and variables support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +30 User Tokens | $0.29 | one-time |
| +1 Convenience Token / 6h, max. +2 | $0.59 | one-time |
| +2 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| +150 User Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| +300 User Tokens | $1.49 | one-time |
| +4 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +8 | $1.59 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoMath Solver AI free?

PhotoMath Solver AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Equation Solver & Simplifier free?

Equation Solver & Simplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoMath Solver AI or Equation Solver & Simplifier?

PhotoMath Solver AI is rated higher. PhotoMath Solver AI averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Equation Solver & Simplifier averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do PhotoMath Solver AI or Equation Solver & Simplifier have ads?

Neither PhotoMath Solver AI nor Equation Solver & Simplifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoMath Solver AI or Equation Solver & Simplifier?

PhotoMath Solver AI ships an update every 6 weeks, and Equation Solver & Simplifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, PhotoMath Solver AI was updated on November 11, 2026 and Equation Solver & Simplifier on November 11, 2026.

---

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