# SnapMath vs Photo Math Solver

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Math Solver at 74% against SnapMath's 59%. SnapMath's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 255). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SnapMath sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Photo Math Solver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SnapMath holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapMath has 1.6K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of SnapMath's written reviews are positive against 74% of Photo Math Solver's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SnapMath ships an update every 8 days, Photo Math Solver every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapMath | Photo Math Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapmath-photo-math-solver/id1507786749/reviews)** | [4.3 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-math-solver-mathai/id6446890678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 255 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **74.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Harun Eral](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447138765) | [HOOZA VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597420739) |

## What reviewers say

### SnapMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapmath-photo-math-solver/id1507786749)

Instantly solve math problems by scanning them with your phone. Get detailed, step-by-step solutions in PDF format, complete with graphical representations. Ideal for homework help, from basic algebra to college-level calculus.

**Highlights:** Scan math problems with camera, Step-by-step solutions, PDF export and sharing, Graphical representations, Supports algebra to calculus, Printable homework solutions

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnapMath Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| SnapMath Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Homework Bestie Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Math AI Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| premium monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Photo Math Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| premium 3 months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| premium 6 months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 6 Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Photo Math Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 3 months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium 6 Months | $59.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 💵 Free to use
- 📚 Helpful for understanding math concepts
- 🎓 Great for students with disabilities
- 👍 Explains step-by-step solutions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🐛 Incorrect answers provided
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear explanations
- 🚫 Difficult to delete the app

**Reported bugs**

- Login/subscription issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Equations not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- Support for word problems
- Faster processing of equations
- Ability to save and review past work


### Photo Math Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-math-solver-mathai/id6446890678)

This AI-powered tutor helps students solve math, physics, and chemistry problems by scanning them with a photo. It provides step-by-step solutions and checks your work, acting as a personal study companion to improve understanding and save time.

**Highlights:** Photo math solver, Step-by-step solutions, Solution checker, AI tutor, Math, physics, chemistry support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annually | $39.99 | per year |
| Annually Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Math made easier
- 👍 Pretty good app
- 👍 Super great app
- 👍 Helpful for step by step view and graphing mathematical formula

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Camera froze
- 🐛 Got all my questions wrong
- 🐛 Worst app
- 🐛 Don't work

**Reported bugs**

- Glitchy
- It a good math ai but when accessing the camera it freezes. How do I resolve the issue
- Terrible
- Keeps crashing
- It's so manipulative. It told me I needed a credit to scan a math problem, and I could get a credit by watching an ad. After 1 watched one  ad, it said I needed to watch 3. Fine. I watched 3. Then 6. Then 7. No word of a lie. Deleting. Don't waste your time. Also the ads are ads for gaming apps. Not helpful for students. 🙄

**Requested features**

- Wish was free
- Wish they had a clearer step by step option if you need more explanation
- Thanks for the tool I just wish more credits per video watched


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnapMath free?

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

### Is Photo Math Solver free?

Photo Math Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SnapMath or Photo Math Solver?

SnapMath is rated higher. SnapMath averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Photo Math Solver averages 4.3 from 255 ratings.

### Do SnapMath or Photo Math Solver have ads?

Both SnapMath and Photo Math Solver show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SnapMath or Photo Math Solver?

SnapMath ships an update every 8 days, and Photo Math Solver every 2 weeks. Most recently, SnapMath was updated on October 17, 2026 and Photo Math Solver on October 13, 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.*