Comparison

Math Scanner vs Math AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

About

Math AI

Solve complex math problems by simply taking a photo. Get clear, step-by-step explanations for every solution. Save your work offline for easy access anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Solve math problems via photo
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Type or draw equations
  • Full screen solution sharing
  • Offline history and bookmarks
Features
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Need help with your math homework? having trouble solving a complicated equation or you simply just want to test our technology. Mathsme does all of that for you and much more. Take a snap of your math problem and leave the rest for Mathsme. With Mathsme you get a clear explanation with every step so you can never be stuck again. All of your problems with their solutions are saved offline so you can access them any time and anywhere you prefer. Mathsme key features: - Solve math problems by taking a photo. - Step by step explanation. - Type or draw complicated equations. - Full screen share of your solution. - History and bookmarked mathematical problems. Mathsme comes as a free version with limited options. In order to fully enjoy all of our app features we offer an auto-renewable subscription for 24.99$ a year. * Subscription payments will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of your purchase and automatically renews your subscription unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. * You can cancel your subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your Apple account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period. Offers and pricing subject to change without notice. Privacy Policy: https://mobime.org/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://mobime.org/terms

Screenshots

Math Scanner3 screens
Math AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Math Scanner at none against Math AI's shown. Math Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Math AI's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 28%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Math Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Math AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Math Scanner against 4.3 for Math AI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 454 and 449 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Math Scanner's written reviews are positive against 59% of Math AI's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Math Scanner versus Math AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath ScannerMath AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (454 ratings)4.3 (449 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings454 — better449
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdMobime

Customer experience

Math Scanner

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

Math AI

All ratings449 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative38.9%

User reviews

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

Math AI

From 449 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helps with math problems
  • 🚀 Provides fast solutions
  • 💡 Useful for homework and assignments

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires payment for full functionality
  • 🐛 Occasional errors and crashes
  • 💸 Expensive subscription model

Bugs and requests

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

Math AI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Problems with image recognition
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More detailed step-by-step explanations
  • Support for a wider range of math topics
  • Free version with limited features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
2 purchases

Math AI

Subscriptions2
  • Math AI - Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Math Answer Scanner: Solver$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Math Scanner free?
Math Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math AI free?
Math AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Scanner or Math AI?
Math AI is rated higher. Math Scanner averages 4.2 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while Math AI averages 4.3 from 449 ratings.
Do Math Scanner or Math AI have ads?
Math AI shows ads; Math Scanner does not.

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