Comparison

Solve Expressions 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

Solve Expressions

This educational app provides step-by-step solutions for mathematical expressions, including those with fractions and powers. It allows users to input expressions, check their correctness with a preview, and then solve them. An internet connection is required for its operation.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Numerical and literal expressions
  • Fractions support
  • Power calculations
  • Periodical numbers
Features
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Solve Expressions can solve math expressions with a step by step solution! 1. Features • Numerical and literal expressions • Fractions • Power • Periodical numbers 2. Info • Write your expression in the field • You can check if it's correct with the preview and then solve it • The app requires an internet connection 3. Disclaimer This app is automatic, so the results might be wrong.

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

Solve Expressions3 screens
PhotoMath Solver AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PhotoMath Solver AI at 4.4 against Solve Expressions's 1.0. PhotoMath Solver AI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13K vs 1). Solve Expressions's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 55%) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price and device support 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. PhotoMath Solver AI sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Solve Expressions asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhotoMath Solver AI holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoMath Solver AI has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Solve Expressions's written reviews are positive against 55% of PhotoMath Solver AI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solve Expressions ships an update every 7 months, PhotoMath Solver AI every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Solve Expressions versus PhotoMath Solver AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolve ExpressionsPhotoMath Solver AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.0% of reviews — better54.8% of reviews
Number of ratings113K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo D'IgnazioRLAM FZCO

Customer experience

Solve Expressions

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.0%

PhotoMath Solver AI

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

Bugs and requests

Solve Expressions

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Solve Expressions

No in-app purchases

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
Show 7 more
  • 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 Solve Expressions free?
Solve Expressions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhotoMath Solver AI free?
PhotoMath Solver AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solve Expressions or PhotoMath Solver AI?
PhotoMath Solver AI is rated higher. Solve Expressions averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PhotoMath Solver AI averages 4.4 from 13K ratings.
Do Solve Expressions or PhotoMath Solver AI have ads?
Solve Expressions shows ads; PhotoMath Solver AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Solve Expressions or PhotoMath Solver AI?
Solve Expressions ships an update every 7 months, and PhotoMath Solver AI every 6 weeks. Most recently, Solve Expressions was updated on October 14, 2026 and PhotoMath Solver AI on October 28, 2026.

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