# Solvo vs SnapSolver

The clearest difference is ads: Solvo at none against SnapSolver's shown. Solvo also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 20%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 125). SnapSolver's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solvo sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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 — 4.6 for Solvo against 4.6 for SnapSolver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solvo has 5.6K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Solvo's written reviews are positive against 20% of SnapSolver's.

Solvo ships an update fortnightly, SnapSolver every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solvo | SnapSolver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solvo-ai-homework-helper/id6447069698/reviews) | [4.6 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapsolver-ai-math-scanner/id6456947761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | **52.5% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [Tawhid Joarder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558428520) |

## What reviewers say

### Solvo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solvo-ai-homework-helper/id6447069698)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This AI-powered app helps students with homework across various subjects. It offers step-by-step solutions for math, science problems, and can create study flashcards. Users can also get summaries of documents and web pages.

**Highlights:** Scan and solve math, chemistry, physics, biology problems, Step-by-step learning explanations, AI flashcard creation, Document and web page summarization, Instant, accurate answers, Type or scan questions for guided help

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Requests | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Requests | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful and fast
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Explains solutions step-by-step
- 🚀 Accurate for most problems
- 👍 Great for homework and studying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect answers for some problems
- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 🔒 Limited scans/questions per day with subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, answers change with each scan

**Reported bugs**

- Camera access issues
- Subscription problems (unable to cancel, double charges)
- Incorrect or incomplete answers
- Inability to save or review previous solutions

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of scanned text
- Expand support for higher-level math and science
- Improve accuracy and consistency of answers
- Provide more detailed explanations


### SnapSolver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapsolver-ai-math-scanner/id6456947761)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnapSolver Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| SnapSolver Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solvo free?

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

### Is SnapSolver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solvo or SnapSolver?

Solvo and SnapSolver are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.6K and 125 ratings respectively.

### Do Solvo or SnapSolver have ads?

SnapSolver shows ads; Solvo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solvo or SnapSolver?

Solvo ships an update fortnightly, and SnapSolver every 2 months. Most recently, Solvo was updated on September 24, 2026 and SnapSolver on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*