# Pic Answer vs Solvo

The clearest difference is chart position: Solvo at #166 against Pic Answer's unranked. Pic Answer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Solvo sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.6 for Solvo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Pic Answer's written reviews are positive against 53% of Solvo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic Answer | Solvo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-answer-ai-solver/id1669210256/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solvo-ai-homework-helper/id6447069698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.9% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#166** |
| Size | 131 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tech Consolidated Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456368641) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## 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


### Solvo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solvo-ai-homework-helper/id6447069698)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This AI-powered app helps students with homework across various subjects. It offers step-by-step solutions for math, science problems, and can create study flashcards. Users can also get summaries of documents and web pages.

**Highlights:** Scan and solve math, chemistry, physics, biology problems, Step-by-step learning explanations, AI flashcard creation, Document and web page summarization, Instant, accurate answers, Type or scan questions for guided help

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Requests | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Requests | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful and fast
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Explains solutions step-by-step
- 🚀 Accurate for most problems
- 👍 Great for homework and studying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect answers for some problems
- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 🔒 Limited scans/questions per day with subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, answers change with each scan

**Reported bugs**

- Camera access issues
- Subscription problems (unable to cancel, double charges)
- Incorrect or incomplete answers
- Inability to save or review previous solutions

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of scanned text
- Expand support for higher-level math and science
- Improve accuracy and consistency of answers
- Provide more detailed explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic Answer free?

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

### Is Solvo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pic Answer or Solvo?

Pic Answer is rated higher. Pic Answer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Solvo averages 4.6 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Pic Answer or Solvo have ads?

Neither Pic Answer nor Solvo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pic Answer or Solvo?

Pic Answer ships an update fortnightly, and Solvo fortnightly. Most recently, Pic Answer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Solvo on October 25, 2026.

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