My Study Mate vs SnapSolver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Study Mate
Snap a photo of any homework assignment, problem, or question to receive a detailed, step-by-step explanation of how to solve it. This app provides instant assistance for a wide range of academic challenges.
- Photo homework solver
- Step-by-step solutions
- Problem explanation
- Question solver
- Instant academic assistance
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Take a picture of any type of homework, problem, or question and get a step by step explanation of the solution! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SnapSolver
Instantly solve homework problems by snapping a photo. Get detailed, step-by-step AI explanations and personalized tutoring across all subjects. Create study plans and quizzes to master concepts and improve grades.
- Photo-based problem solving
- Instant step-by-step explanations
- 24/7 AI personal tutor
- All subjects covered
- AI study tasks and quizzes
- LaTeX support for math
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SnapSolver is an AI math scanner and homework helper that turns a photo into a clear, step-by-step answer in seconds. Point your camera at any math problem — algebra, geometry, calculus, or a tricky word problem — and get the full solution with every step explained. Scan Any Math Problem Snap a photo of a handwritten or printed problem and SnapSolver reads it instantly, then solves it with step-by-step working you can actually learn from. Stuck on an equation? Just scan it and understand it. Built for Math First • Arithmetic, fractions & percentages • Algebra & equations • Geometry & trigonometry • Calculus — derivatives & integrals • Statistics & probability • Word problems, graphs & more Personal AI Tutor — Every Subject Beyond math, your 24/7 AI tutor helps with: • Physics, Chemistry & Biology • Grammar, essays & literature • History & social studies • Follow-up questions and simpler explanations until it clicks Smart Study Tools • Step-by-step solutions you can follow • AI-generated quizzes & flashcards to revise • Custom study plans and practice problems • Chat history to revisit any solution anytime • Beautiful LaTeX formatting for complex equations Why Students Choose SnapSolver • Instant answers — in seconds, not hours • Understand the "why," not just the final answer • Available 24/7, across every subject • Learn at your own pace and boost your grades How It Works 1. Snap a photo of your homework problem 2. Our AI instantly reads and solves it 3. Get detailed step-by-step explanations 4. Ask follow-up questions until you understand 5. Master the concept and ace your exams Download SnapSolver and turn your camera into an instant math tutor. Note: SnapSolver is designed to help you learn and understand concepts better — use it as a study tool to strengthen your education, not just for answers. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/snapsolver/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/snapsolver/terms-conditions
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Verdict
My Study Mate and SnapSolver both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of My Study Mate's written reviews are positive against 20% of SnapSolver's. My Study Mate also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (385 vs 125). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. My Study Mate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SnapSolver sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 My Study Mate against 4.6 for SnapSolver. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 385 and 125 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of My Study Mate's written reviews are positive against 20% of SnapSolver's.
My Study Mate ships an update every 3 days, SnapSolver every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | My Study Mate | SnapSolver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (385 ratings) — better | 4.6 (125 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 385 — better | 125 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OAK Computing | Tawhid Joarder |
Customer experience
My Study Mate
SnapSolver
Bugs and requests
My Study Mate
Reported bugs
6 issues- Camera doesn't fully understand picture
- App sits and loads forever
- Came up with its own answer
- Does not detect the question correctly
- Can't open the app on a new phone
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- Got some of my answers wrong
Requested features
5 requests- Enhance camera understanding
- Improve question detection
- Fix slow loading
- Ensure consistent answering
- More upgrades to enhance features
SnapSolver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My Study Mate
- monthly-ios7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- yearly plan7 Days trial$69.991 Year
SnapSolver
- SnapSolver Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Yearly Pro$24.991 Year
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- SnapSolver Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
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