# Photo Math Solver vs MathSnap

The clearest difference is ads: MathSnap at none against Photo Math Solver's shown. MathSnap also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 255). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Math Solver sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and MathSnap sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MathSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathSnap has 1.4K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Photo Math Solver's written reviews are positive against 70% of MathSnap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Photo Math Solver ships an update every 2 weeks, MathSnap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Math Solver | MathSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-math-solver-mathai/id6446890678/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathsnap-ai-math-solver/id6448665845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 255 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOOZA VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597420739) | [42 Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484108329) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Math Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-math-solver-mathai/id6446890678)

This AI-powered tutor helps students solve math, physics, and chemistry problems by scanning them with a photo. It provides step-by-step solutions and checks your work, acting as a personal study companion to improve understanding and save time.

**Highlights:** Photo math solver, Step-by-step solutions, Solution checker, AI tutor, Math, physics, chemistry support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annually | $39.99 | per year |
| Annually Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Math made easier
- 👍 Pretty good app
- 👍 Super great app
- 👍 Helpful for step by step view and graphing mathematical formula

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Camera froze
- 🐛 Got all my questions wrong
- 🐛 Worst app
- 🐛 Don't work

**Reported bugs**

- Glitchy
- It a good math ai but when accessing the camera it freezes. How do I resolve the issue
- Terrible
- Keeps crashing
- It's so manipulative. It told me I needed a credit to scan a math problem, and I could get a credit by watching an ad. After 1 watched one  ad, it said I needed to watch 3. Fine. I watched 3. Then 6. Then 7. No word of a lie. Deleting. Don't waste your time. Also the ads are ads for gaming apps. Not helpful for students. 🙄

**Requested features**

- Wish was free
- Wish they had a clearer step by step option if you need more explanation
- Thanks for the tool I just wish more credits per video watched


### MathSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathsnap-ai-math-solver/id6448665845)

This AI-powered app acts as a personal tutor, helping users solve math, science, liberal arts, and economics problems. It offers step-by-step explanations, a glossary, and personalized guidance to enhance understanding and mastery of various subjects.

**Highlights:** AI problem solver via photo scan, Step-by-step explanations, Covers math, science, liberal arts, economics, Glossary for terms and concepts, Personalized AI tutor support, Word problem and geometry assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotoBrain | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Math Solutions | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Math solutions | $19.99 | per year |
| PhotoBrain Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| PhotoBrain | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- ⭐️ Great app
- 🤩 Accurate and correct answers
- 🧠 Tutors and explains well
- 💯 Perfect app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Needs to be free
- 🔒 Paywall limits usage
- 🐛 Doesn't always work
- 📷 Camera issues detecting questions
- 🚫 Predatory with subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Camera can't detect questions
- Doesn't provide answers without payment
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Make the app free
- Improve camera detection
- Provide more free usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Math Solver free?

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

### Is MathSnap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Math Solver or MathSnap?

MathSnap is rated higher. Photo Math Solver averages 4.3 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while MathSnap averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Photo Math Solver or MathSnap have ads?

Photo Math Solver shows ads; MathSnap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Math Solver or MathSnap?

Photo Math Solver ships an update every 2 weeks, and MathSnap every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photo Math Solver was updated on September 17, 2026 and MathSnap on September 12, 2026.

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