# PicSolve vs Transcript

PicSolve and Transcript both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Transcript's written reviews are positive against 39% of PicSolve's. PicSolve's advantage is ratings volume (7.5K vs 394) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicSolve sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Transcript sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PicSolve against 4.6 for Transcript. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicSolve has 7.5K ratings behind it against 394, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of PicSolve's written reviews are positive against 76% of Transcript's.

PicSolve ships an update every 9 days, Transcript every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicSolve | Transcript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsolve/id1663963725/reviews) | **[4.6 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcript-ai-homework-helper/id6461646295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 394 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PicSolve Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663963967) | [Transcript Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702612499) |

## What reviewers say

### PicSolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsolve/id1663963725)

Instantly get answers and detailed explanations for homework questions across various topics. This app acts as a virtual tutor, helping you check your work and understand complex subjects without needing a human tutor.

**Highlights:** Scan any question, Get instant answers, Detailed explanations, Homework checking, Virtual tutor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PicSolve Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PicSolve Pro Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PicSolve Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PicSolve Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PicSolve 6 Months | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| PicSolve Pro Yearly | $82.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful and accurate answers
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for various subjects
- 🚀 Fast processing
- 🤩 Life-saving app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Provides incorrect answers
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription for full functionality
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🔒 Limited free usage
- 🐛 Doesn't work for math problems

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent connection errors
- Kicks users out of the app
- Inconsistent answers for the same question
- Fails to recognize and transcribe questions properly

**Requested features**

- Add option to type out questions
- Improve accuracy and consistency of answers
- Expand support to more subject areas, including math
- Offer a free version with ads instead of limiting usage


### Transcript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcript-ai-homework-helper/id6461646295)

This app provides instant answers and detailed explanations for academic questions across all subjects. It offers a seamless interface, AI-powered assistance, and the ability to upload study materials for personalized learning.

**Highlights:** Instant answers and detailed explanations, AI-powered assistance for any subject, Upload notes and study materials, Voice interaction with AI, Seamless and user-friendly interface, Knowledge reinforcement and concept mastery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $29.49 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎓 Step-by-step explanations aid learning
- ⚡ Saves significant study time
- 🔧 Chrome extension eliminates tab switching
- 📱 Seamless cross-platform experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accuracy issues with specific problem types
- ⚠️ Inconsistent answer reliability
- 🔤 Text sizing problems on mobile
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- ⏱️ Slow response times after update

**Reported bugs**

- Text size runs off screen on mobile
- Subscription already held error preventing app access
- Slow response times after recent update
- Math formatting with symbols and abbreviations unclear
- Battery drain issues

**Requested features**

- Upgrade to GPT-4 instead of GPT-3
- Improve math problem formatting and display
- Fix text sizing responsiveness on mobile devices
- Optimize app speed and performance
- Enhance answer accuracy for specific subjects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicSolve free?

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

### Is Transcript free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicSolve or Transcript?

Transcript is rated higher. PicSolve averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Transcript averages 4.6 from 394 ratings.

### Do PicSolve or Transcript have ads?

Neither PicSolve nor Transcript shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicSolve or Transcript?

PicSolve ships an update every 9 days, and Transcript every 3 weeks. Most recently, PicSolve was updated on October 7, 2026 and Transcript on October 11, 2026.

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