# Math Scanner vs Photo Math Solver

The clearest difference is rating: Math Scanner at 4.2 against Photo Math Solver's 1.0. Math Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (454 vs 3). Photo Math Solver's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 28%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Photo Math Solver sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Math Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Scanner has 454 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Math Scanner's written reviews are positive against 67% of Photo Math Solver's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Scanner | Photo Math Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-scanner/id1509447759/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-math-solver/id1658487469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **454** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 275 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [TALENT ACQUISITIONS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018926708) |

## 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


### Photo Math Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-math-solver/id1658487469)

Instantly solve math problems by taking a picture or typing them in. Get detailed, step-by-step explanations for a wide range of math topics, from basic algebra to advanced calculus. Features include AI-powered camera solving, handwritten problem support, equation graphing, and a scientific calculator.

**Highlights:** AI-powered math camera, Step-by-step solutions, Handwritten problem solving, Graph equations, Scientific calculator, Algebra to calculus support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Math Calculator Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Math Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Math Calculator Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Scanner free?

Math Scanner 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, Math Scanner or Photo Math Solver?

Math Scanner is rated higher. Math Scanner averages 4.2 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while Photo Math Solver averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Photo Math Solver shows ads; Math Scanner does not.

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