Comparison

Pre vs PhotoMath Solver AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pre

Access a comprehensive Pre-Algebra curriculum with video lessons, guided practice, and assessments. Track your learning progress and reinforce knowledge with chapter reviews and a final exam. A free trial is available.

Highlights
  • Video instruction
  • Guided practice
  • Tests and quizzes
  • Worksheets and notes
  • Progress tracking
  • Chapter reviews
  • Final exam
Features
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YourTeacher provides a complete Pre-Algebra curriculum with a personal math teacher. Search for the exact lesson you need or simply take the course from start to finish. Every lesson features video instruction, guided practice, tests, background modules, diagnostic quizzes, worksheets, notes, and more. Track your progress with our dynamic grade report and use the chapter reviews and final exam to solidify your knowledge. 3-Day Free Trial! Cancel at any time during the first 3 days after you’ve purchased the program and you will not be charged for the purchase! Terms of use: https://storage.googleapis.com/mathhelp/content/license/license-terms-and-conditions.pdf Privacy Policy https://storage.googleapis.com/mathhelp/content/license/privacy.pdf

About

PhotoMath Solver AI

Instantly solve and learn any math problem by taking a photo. Get step-by-step solutions and clear explanations for algebra, calculus, and more. This AI-powered tutor helps students of all levels understand math concepts better and faster.

Highlights
  • Photo math problem solver
  • Step-by-step AI explanations
  • Handles typed and handwritten problems
  • Supports all math levels
  • History for saved problems
  • Export solutions as PDF
  • Graph plotting
Features
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MathBox – Your AI Math Tutor for Students MathBox is a personal AI tutor that helps you understand math, not just memorize it. Take a photo of any math problem—typed or handwritten—and get a clear, step-by-step walkthrough with explanations designed to teach you the method. Whether you're learning algebra, calculus, or basic arithmetic, MathBox guides you through each topic so you build real understanding. Built for students of all levels, MathBox turns your phone into a 24/7 learning companion. Use it to review classwork, prepare for exams, study new topics, or finally make sense of that one subject you've struggled with. Why Students Learn with MathBox: * Photo a math problem and walk through it step by step * Detailed explanations written by advanced math AI tutors * Works with typed or handwritten problems * Supports all levels: elementary, middle school, high school, and college * Save and review past lessons in your History * Export walkthroughs as PDF for study notes Topics Covered: * Basic Math: Arithmetic, fractions, decimals, factors, powers, roots * Algebra: Linear & quadratic equations, inequalities, systems, graphs * Geometry: Angles, shapes, theorems, coordinate geometry * Calculus: Limits, derivatives, integrals * And many more... Extra Features: * Works with camera and photo library * Graph plotting and visual explanations * Clean interface for distraction-free learning Premium Upgrade: Upgrade to MathBox Premium for full step-by-step lessons, detailed explanations, and an ad-free learning experience. Subscription Options: * Weekly or monthly plans * Cancel anytime in your Apple account settings MathBox is the smarter way to learn math. Understand better. Study with confidence. Privacy Policy: https://boxmath.co/privacy_policy.html Terms and Conditions: https://boxmath.co/terms_and_conditions.html

Screenshots

Pre4 screens
PhotoMath Solver AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PhotoMath Solver AI at 13K against Pre's 360. PhotoMath Solver AI also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). Pre's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (67% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pre sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and PhotoMath Solver AI sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pre holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoMath Solver AI has 13K ratings behind it against 360, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Pre's written reviews are positive against 55% of PhotoMath Solver AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pre ships an update every 6 months, PhotoMath Solver AI every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pre versus PhotoMath Solver AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrePhotoMath Solver AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (360 ratings) — better4.4 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better54.8% of reviews
Number of ratings36013K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYourTeacher.comRLAM FZCO

Customer experience

Pre

All ratings357 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative24.2%

PhotoMath Solver AI

All ratings13,321 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative41.8%

User reviews

Pre

From 360 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to learn from
  • 👍 Short videos make learning easy
  • 👍 Simple and good layout
  • 👍 Outstanding app
  • 👍 Helps significantly with pre-algebra

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezes and needs reinstallation
  • 🐛 Opening app requires charger plugged in
  • 🐛 Multiple choice answers don't show up
  • 🐛 Doesn't explain commutative and associative properties well
  • 🐛 Describing alternative PEMDAS methods as wrong is not ideal

PhotoMath Solver AI

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for solving math problems
  • 🚀 Provides step-by-step solutions
  • 💡 Useful for online/self-learning students

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy in solutions
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Issues with restoring purchases and accessing content

Bugs and requests

Pre

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes
  • Opening app without charger plugged in displays blank page
  • Multiple choice answers don't show up on screen
  • Daughter's progress and grades disappeared
  • App is blank and not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Algebra 2 content
  • Better explanation of commutative and associative properties
  • Side-by-side comparison of properties
  • Allow writing on the screen
  • More fraction problems

PhotoMath Solver AI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera issues leading to poor image quality
  • Repeated prompts to leave a review
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

3 requests
  • Show step-by-step work instead of just the answer
  • Support for more advanced math concepts like calculus
  • Ability to input text-based word problems

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pre

Subscriptions1
  • Get full access to Pre-Algebra3 Days trial$9.991 Month
11 purchases

PhotoMath Solver AI

Subscriptions10
  • Math Scanner Algera Solver$4.497 Days
  • Math Homework Solver 1 week$4.997 Days
  • Math Solver App 1 week$5.997 Days
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  • Math Physics Science AI Solver$5.997 Days
  • Math Homework Solver Discount$6.997 Days
  • Math Homework Solver 1W7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Math Homework Solution 1 month1 Month trial$17.991 Month
  • Math AI Help 1 Year - Discount$29.991 Year
  • Math Homework Solver 3 months$34.993 Months
  • Math Homework Solution 1 year1 Month trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Math Homework Solver Unlimited$39.99

Questions

Is Pre free?
Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhotoMath Solver AI free?
PhotoMath Solver AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pre or PhotoMath Solver AI?
Pre is rated higher. Pre averages 4.6 out of 5 from 360 ratings, while PhotoMath Solver AI averages 4.4 from 13K ratings.
Do Pre or PhotoMath Solver AI have ads?
Neither Pre nor PhotoMath Solver AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pre or PhotoMath Solver AI?
Pre ships an update every 6 months, and PhotoMath Solver AI every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pre was updated on October 21, 2026 and PhotoMath Solver AI on October 31, 2026.

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