# Math. vs SmartSolve

The clearest difference is monetization model: SmartSolve at free with in-app purchases against Math.'s subscription. SmartSolve also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Math.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math. sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SmartSolve sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.7 for Math. against 4.6 for SmartSolve. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Math.'s written reviews are positive against 66% of SmartSolve's.

Math. ships an update every 3 months, SmartSolve fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math. | SmartSolve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math/id469234810/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartsolve-tutor-and-math-help/id6475809834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 66.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YourTeacher.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/340925628) | [Niknea LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725265570) |

## What reviewers say

### Math.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math/id469234810)

Access a comprehensive library of math courses with video lessons, interactive practice, and self-tests. Get personalized help for all levels, from elementary school to college and standardized test preparation. Offers a 3-day free trial.

**Highlights:** Extensive course library, Video lessons, Interactive practice, Self-tests, Standardized test prep, Homework help

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Math Lessons | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Algebra | $9.99 | one-time |
| Algebra 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Geometry | $9.99 | one-time |
| College Pre-Algebra | $9.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Algebra | $9.99 | one-time |
| College Algebra | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5th Grade Math | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6th Grade Math | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for learning math
- 👍 Explains concepts well
- 💡 Useful for test preparation
- 🚀 Effective for improving math skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is expensive
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Audio/video issues
- 💰 Paid access to each topic is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Screen rotation issues
- Lessons not accessible after payment
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for videos
- Ability to work out problems within the app
- Progress tracking and bookmarking
- Broader range of math topics covered


### SmartSolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartsolve-tutor-and-math-help/id6475809834)

This AI-powered app offers instant solutions to academic and coding problems by scanning them. It also enhances language skills, rewrites text, and provides coding assistance and trivia challenges.

**Highlights:** Scan and solve math problems with step-by-step explanations, Instant solutions for math equations, Enhance language skills with grammar hints and translation, Advanced text rewriting and paraphrasing, Learn and optimize coding with explanations, Engage in trivia to test knowledge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 6 Months Subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate
- 👍 Helpful for homework and learning
- 💡 Explains solutions well
- 🚀 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate answers
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Charges without authorization
- 🔒 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription page doesn't load properly
- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect solutions provided

**Requested features**

- More free questions per day
- Ability to scan and solve handwritten/image-based problems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math. free?

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

### Is SmartSolve free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Math. or SmartSolve?

Math. is rated higher. Math. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while SmartSolve averages 4.6 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Math. or SmartSolve have ads?

SmartSolve shows ads; Math. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Math. or SmartSolve?

Math. ships an update every 3 months, and SmartSolve fortnightly. Most recently, Math. was updated on October 2, 2026 and SmartSolve on October 2, 2026.

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