# Math Scanner vs The Math Solver App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Math Solver App at 67% against Math Scanner's 28%. Math Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and The Math Solver App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Math Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 455 and 371 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Math Scanner's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Math Solver App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Scanner | The Math Solver App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (455 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-scanner/id1509447759/reviews)** | [3.8 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-math-solver-app-ai-helper/id1553041176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **455** | 371 |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 275 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Gang Ji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541145051) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-scanner/id1509447759)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Solves equations
- 💡 Puts solutions in steps
- 👍 Sometimes useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calculator doesn't work
- 🐛 Gives wrong answers
- 🐛 Not solving problems
- 🐛 Says 'no solution'
- 🐛 Cannot access photos

**Reported bugs**

- Calculator malfunctions
- Incorrect answers provided
- App states 'no solution' incorrectly
- App crashes or kicks users out
- App fails to scan homework

**Requested features**

- Ability to solve word problems
- Access to photos for homework


### The Math Solver App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-math-solver-app-ai-helper/id1553041176)

Solve math problems by taking a photo of the equation. This app uses AI and machine learning to scan and solve complex calculations, convert units, and perform scientific formulas. It supports basic arithmetic to advanced calculus and geometry.

**Highlights:** Photo math problem solver, AI and machine learning recognition, Unit converter, Scientific calculator, History and bookmarked problems

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Answer Scanner Plus Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Math Answer Scanner Plus: Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ⚡ Smooth and fluent performance
- 🎯 Popular and widely used
- 💰 Good value and discount benefits
- 📱 Convenient mobile terminal experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera/photo capture not working
- 💸 Unexpected paywall after free trial
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting usage
- ❌ Incorrect mathematical calculations
- 🚫 Limited functionality for complex problems

**Reported bugs**

- Photo capture functionality not operational
- Incorrect calculation results (e.g., 85x15=0, 8+8=6)
- Cannot solve operation formulas
- Fails on non-simple math problems
- Free trial popup appears repeatedly and cannot be skipped

**Requested features**

- Support for fractions and complex operations
- Faster update cycles
- Improved math problem recognition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Scanner free?

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

### Is The Math Solver App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Math Scanner or The Math Solver App?

Math Scanner is rated higher. Math Scanner averages 4.2 out of 5 from 455 ratings, while The Math Solver App averages 3.8 from 371 ratings.

### Do Math Scanner or The Math Solver App have ads?

The Math Solver App shows ads; Math Scanner does not.

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