# Pic Answer vs Question Scan

The clearest difference is device support: Pic Answer at 3 against Question Scan's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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 Question Scan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pic Answer ships an update fortnightly, Question Scan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic Answer | Question Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-answer-ai-solver/id1669210256/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tech Consolidated Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456368641) | [Berke Kurnaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663447140) |

## 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


### Question Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/question-scan-homework-solver/id6751273696)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Question Solver 3 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Question Solver 10 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Question Solver 50 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic Answer free?

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

### Is Question Scan free?

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

### Do Pic Answer or Question Scan have ads?

Neither Pic Answer nor Question Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pic Answer or Question Scan?

Pic Answer ships an update fortnightly, and Question Scan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pic Answer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Question Scan on October 12, 2026.

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