# Simple Stat vs Statistics Solver

The clearest difference is rating: Statistics Solver at 4.6 against Simple Stat's 2.5. Statistics Solver also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (407 vs 4). Simple Stat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Statistics Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Simple Stat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Statistics Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Statistics Solver has 407 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Simple Stat's written reviews are positive against 67% of Statistics Solver's.

Simple Stat ships an update every 12 months, Statistics Solver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Stat | Statistics Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stat-calculator-for-statistics-students/id358670046/reviews) | **[4.6 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statistics-solver/id6499282494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **407** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enrico Susatyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/358670049) | [Renaissance Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220536592) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Stat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stat-calculator-for-statistics-students/id358670046)

This app provides essential statistical tests for first-year university students. It offers a user-friendly interface for common calculations like Z-tests and T-tests. Designed for ease of use in introductory statistics courses.

**Highlights:** Z-test for mean, Z-test for proportion, T-test, Two sample t-test, Paired t-test, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Statistics Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statistics-solver/id6499282494)

This app uses AI to solve statistics problems from photos or uploads. It provides step-by-step explanations for a wide range of statistical topics, from high school to doctoral levels. Users can easily share solutions and explore features with a free trial.

**Highlights:** Instant problem recognition from photos, Detailed step-by-step solutions, Covers all statistics topics, Free trial available, Easy solution sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Statistics Answers: Weekly Sub | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Statistics Answers: Yearly Sub | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly accurate for statistics
- 👍 Exceeds other apps in accuracy
- 👍 Useful for passing statistics
- 👍 Helps with complex questions
- 👍 Gets the job done

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stops working after a few weeks
- 🐛 Stuck on loading screen
- 🐛 Shows wrong answers
- 🐛 Inaccurate for binomial/normal probability
- 🐛 Paid version doesn't solve simple questions

**Reported bugs**

- Gets to 100% then does nothing
- Loading screen never continues
- App stops working after a few weeks
- Stuck on the same problem after taking a picture
- Shows only wrong answers

**Requested features**

- Add a home button
- Add other tweaks
- How to cancel membership


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Stat free?

Simple Stat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Statistics Solver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Stat or Statistics Solver?

Statistics Solver is rated higher. Simple Stat averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Statistics Solver averages 4.6 from 407 ratings.

### Do Simple Stat or Statistics Solver have ads?

Neither Simple Stat nor Statistics Solver shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Stat or Statistics Solver?

Simple Stat ships an update every 12 months, and Statistics Solver fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Stat was updated on September 29, 2026 and Statistics Solver on October 14, 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.*