Comparison

PhotoMath Solver AI 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

PhotoMath Solver AI

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
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MathBox – Your AI Math Tutor for Students MathBox is a personal AI tutor that helps you understand math, not just memorize it. Take a photo of any math problem—typed or handwritten—and get a clear, step-by-step walkthrough with explanations designed to teach you the method. Whether you're learning algebra, calculus, or basic arithmetic, MathBox guides you through each topic so you build real understanding. Built for students of all levels, MathBox turns your phone into a 24/7 learning companion. Use it to review classwork, prepare for exams, study new topics, or finally make sense of that one subject you've struggled with. Why Students Learn with MathBox: * Photo a math problem and walk through it step by step * Detailed explanations written by advanced math AI tutors * Works with typed or handwritten problems * Supports all levels: elementary, middle school, high school, and college * Save and review past lessons in your History * Export walkthroughs as PDF for study notes Topics Covered: * Basic Math: Arithmetic, fractions, decimals, factors, powers, roots * Algebra: Linear & quadratic equations, inequalities, systems, graphs * Geometry: Angles, shapes, theorems, coordinate geometry * Calculus: Limits, derivatives, integrals * And many more... Extra Features: * Works with camera and photo library * Graph plotting and visual explanations * Clean interface for distraction-free learning Premium Upgrade: Upgrade to MathBox Premium for full step-by-step lessons, detailed explanations, and an ad-free learning experience. Subscription Options: * Weekly or monthly plans * Cancel anytime in your Apple account settings MathBox is the smarter way to learn math. Understand better. Study with confidence. Privacy Policy: https://boxmath.co/privacy_policy.html Terms and Conditions: https://boxmath.co/terms_and_conditions.html

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

PhotoMath Solver AI4 screens
Math Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhotoMath Solver AI at 55% against Math Scanner's 28%. PhotoMath Solver AI also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 454) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Math Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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. PhotoMath Solver AI sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 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

PhotoMath Solver AI holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoMath Solver AI has 13K ratings behind it against 454, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of PhotoMath Solver AI's written reviews are positive against 28% of Math Scanner's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PhotoMath Solver AI versus Math Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoMath Solver AIMath Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13K ratings) — better4.2 (454 ratings)
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews — better28.4% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better454
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB275 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRLAM FZCOTapMedia Ltd

Customer experience

PhotoMath Solver AI

All ratings13,321 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative41.8%

Math Scanner

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

User reviews

PhotoMath Solver AI

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

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

PhotoMath Solver AI

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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

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
Show 2 more
  • 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

11 purchases

PhotoMath Solver AI

Subscriptions10
  • Math Scanner Algera Solver$4.497 Days
  • Math Homework Solver 1 week$4.997 Days
  • Math Solver App 1 week$5.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Math Physics Science AI Solver$5.997 Days
  • Math Homework Solver Discount$6.997 Days
  • Math Homework Solver 1W7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Math Homework Solution 1 month1 Month trial$17.991 Month
  • Math AI Help 1 Year - Discount$29.991 Year
  • Math Homework Solver 3 months1 Month trial$34.993 Months
  • Math Homework Solution 1 year1 Month trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Math Homework Solver Unlimited$39.99
1 purchases

Math Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is PhotoMath Solver AI free?
PhotoMath Solver AI 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, PhotoMath Solver AI or Math Scanner?
PhotoMath Solver AI is rated higher. PhotoMath Solver AI averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Math Scanner averages 4.2 from 454 ratings.
Do PhotoMath Solver AI or Math Scanner have ads?
Neither PhotoMath Solver AI nor Math Scanner shows ads.

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