# Picture Math vs Math Solver

The clearest difference is ads: Math Solver at none against Picture Math's shown. Picture Math's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (409 vs 20). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Math sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Math Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picture Math holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Math has 409 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Picture Math ships an update every 3 weeks, Math Solver every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Math | Math Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-math-homework-helper/id1530775340/reviews)** | [4.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-solver-homework-helper/id6505115610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **409** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soufiane Benabid](https://appshunter.io/developer/938808835) | [Michael Cabo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779065708) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-math-homework-helper/id1530775340)

Instantly solve math problems by taking a photo or writing them down. Get detailed, step-by-step explanations for algebra, calculus, trigonometry, and more. Perfect for students and professionals needing quick, accurate math assistance.

**Highlights:** AI-powered math solver, Photo scanning for equations, Step-by-step solutions, Algebra, calculus, trigonometry support, Handwriting recognition, Graphing calculator

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Solver - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Math answer solver | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent math solving capabilities
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🤩 Helpful for homework and studying
- 🧠 Provides step-by-step solutions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🇬🇧 Limited language support (mostly English)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Incorrect solutions or answers provided

**Requested features**

- Multilingual support
- More customization options
- Improved accuracy for complex problems


### Math Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-solver-homework-helper/id6505115610)

Instantly solve math problems by taking pictures of equations. Get detailed, step-by-step solutions to understand the process. Features a built-in calculator and a history of past problems.

**Highlights:** Photo capture for math problems, Instant solutions, Detailed step-by-step explanations, Built-in calculator, Problem history, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Solver Weekly Trial Promo | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Solver Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Math free?

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

### Is Math Solver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picture Math or Math Solver?

Picture Math is rated higher. Picture Math averages 4.4 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while Math Solver averages 4.2 from 20 ratings.

### Do Picture Math or Math Solver have ads?

Picture Math shows ads; Math Solver does not.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Math or Math Solver?

Picture Math ships an update every 3 weeks, and Math Solver every 5 weeks. Most recently, Picture Math was updated on September 24, 2026 and Math Solver on August 23, 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.*
