# Pic Answer vs Answer.AI

The clearest difference is ads: Pic Answer at none against Answer.AI's shown. Pic Answer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Answer.AI's advantage is ratings volume (166K vs 3.4K) and review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pic Answer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Answer.AI sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pic Answer against 4.7 for Answer.AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Answer.AI has 166K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Pic Answer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Answer.AI's.

Pic Answer ships an update fortnightly, Answer.AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic Answer | Answer.AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-answer-ai-solver/id1669210256/reviews) | **[4.7 (166K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/answerai-your-ai-tutor/id6446047896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **166K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **74.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 131 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tech Consolidated Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456368641) | [ANSWER AI LAB INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/670712758) |

## What reviewers say

### Pic Answer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-answer-ai-solver/id1669210256)

This application uses AI to solve homework problems by analyzing photos. It offers instant solutions and interactive chat assistance across multiple academic subjects, aiming to deepen understanding of concepts.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo scanner for problem solving, Interactive AI chat for subject assistance, Instant accurate solutions, Comprehensive learning and concept explanation, User-friendly interface for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PA Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pic Answer Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PA Weekly, 3 days trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PA Weekly, No Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PA Monthly With Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| PA Monthly Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| PA Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PA 39.99 Yearly Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| PA Yearly With Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Pic Answer Lifetime Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate answers
- 👍 Helpful for homework and studying
- 💡 Explains step-by-step solutions
- 🎓 Improves grades and academic performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate answers
- 💰 Subscription/payment issues
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 🤔 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to solve questions
- Subscription continues to be charged even after cancellation
- Incorrect answers provided for simple math problems

**Requested features**

- Expand to more subject areas beyond math
- Improve camera quality for better image capture
- Add more detailed explanations for answers
- Provide a true free trial without limitations


### Answer.AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/answerai-your-ai-tutor/id6446047896)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This AI-powered study companion offers 24/7 academic support, providing step-by-step explanations, personalized study tools, and collaborative learning spaces. It helps learners build confidence and deepen understanding across subjects, with additional resources for college prep and future planning.

**Highlights:** AI-powered study companion, Step-by-step explanations, Personalized study tools, Collaborative learning spaces, College prep resources, Financial aid guidance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Answer.AI Pro-Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Answer.AI Pro-Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Answer.AI Pro-Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Answer.AI Pro-Monthly-D3 | $9.99 | per month |
| Answer.AI Pro-Monthly-D | $9.99 | per month |
| Answer.AI Pro-Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Answer.AI Pro-Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Answer.AI Pro-Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Answer.AI Pro-6 months | $53.99 | per 6 months |
| Answer.AI Pro-6 months | $53.99 | per 6 months |
| Answer.AI Pro-Yearly | $71.90 | per year |
| Answer.AI Pro-Yearly | $71.90 | per year |
| Answer.AI Pro-Yearly | $83.90 | per year |
| Answer.AI Pro-Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Answer.AI Pro-Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| SuperAI 5-Credits | $0.29 | one-time |
| SuperAI 10-Credits | $0.59 | one-time |
| SuperAI 20-Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| SuperAI 50-Credits | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and informative
- 🚀 Accurate and quick answers
- 💡 Comprehensive explanations
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Versatile across subjects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall limits usage
- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate answers
- 🔋 Limited free usage

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty unsubscribing
- Inconsistent energy/lightning bolt system

**Requested features**

- More free usage allowance
- Ability to flag incorrect answers
- Improved graph and image recognition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic Answer free?

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

### Is Answer.AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pic Answer or Answer.AI?

Answer.AI is rated higher. Pic Answer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Answer.AI averages 4.7 from 166K ratings.

### Do Pic Answer or Answer.AI have ads?

Answer.AI shows ads; Pic Answer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pic Answer or Answer.AI?

Pic Answer ships an update fortnightly, and Answer.AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pic Answer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Answer.AI on October 18, 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.*