# Solve Expressions vs PhotoMath Solver AI

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solve Expressions | PhotoMath Solver AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solve-expressions/id634863515/reviews) | **[4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomath-solver-ai-mathbox/id1487886467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.0% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) | [RLAM FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712678414) |

## What reviewers say

### Solve Expressions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solve-expressions/id634863515)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PhotoMath Solver AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomath-solver-ai-mathbox/id1487886467)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Scanner Algera Solver | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Math Homework Solver 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Solver App 1 week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Physics Science AI Solver | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Homework Solver  Discount | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Homework Solver 1W | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Homework Solution 1 month | $17.99 | per month |
| Math AI Help 1 Year - Discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Math Homework Solver 3 months | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Math Homework Solution 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| Math Homework Solver Unlimited | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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