# PhotoMath Solver AI vs SimpleTools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleTools at 100% against PhotoMath Solver AI's 55%. SimpleTools also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). PhotoMath Solver AI's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoMath Solver AI sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and SimpleTools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleTools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoMath Solver AI has 13K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of SimpleTools's.

PhotoMath Solver AI ships an update every 6 weeks, SimpleTools every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoMath Solver AI | SimpleTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomath-solver-ai-mathbox/id1487886467/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletools-math-solver/id6759453418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RLAM FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712678414) | [Yevhenii Kniaziev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878685835) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Math Homework Solver Unlimited | $39.99 | one-time |

**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


### SimpleTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletools-math-solver/id6759453418)

Instantly solve math and statistics problems with AI-powered step-by-step explanations. Snap a photo of any problem to get a clear, structured solution and chat with AI for further clarification. Ideal for students and parents seeking to understand problem-solving methods.

**Highlights:** AI-powered math problem solving, Photo scan for instant solutions, Step-by-step explanations, Chat with AI for clarification, Solves algebra, calculus, statistics, and more, Unlimited scans with premium subscription

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoMath Solver AI free?

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

### Is SimpleTools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoMath Solver AI or SimpleTools?

SimpleTools is rated higher. PhotoMath Solver AI averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while SimpleTools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PhotoMath Solver AI or SimpleTools have ads?

Neither PhotoMath Solver AI nor SimpleTools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoMath Solver AI or SimpleTools?

PhotoMath Solver AI ships an update every 6 weeks, and SimpleTools every 4 weeks. Most recently, PhotoMath Solver AI was updated on October 20, 2026 and SimpleTools on October 2, 2026.

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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.*