Comparison

iCalc vs AI Math

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iCalc

This app solves math problems by scanning them and providing step-by-step explanations. It also features an AI assistant for answering questions on various academic topics, acting as a 24/7 tutor for students and professionals.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • AI math and science assistant
  • Advanced scientific calculator
  • Unit and currency conversion
  • Word problem instructions
  • Fraction calculator
Features
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iCalc is the #1 calculator and math problem solver! Use iCalc to not only calculate but also practice, learn, and understand math. Scan math problems to get step-by-step explanations to the most complex questions. Ask iCalc's built in AI, Math Bot, any question and get detailed answers on a variety of topics including math, science, and so much more. Why iCalc? All the math problems: From arithmetic to advanced calculus and more, iCalc can solve problems from any number of subjects. Use iCalc's calculators and AI to help throughout your entire math career, whether you're a new student or an experienced professional. Step-by-step explanations: Having trouble working through a problem? iCalc doesn't just give you the answer, it can give you a step-by-step solutions to problems in algebra, calculus, and so much more. Expert-level help: iCalc is like having a tutor available 24/7. iCalc's AI, Math Bot, can answer questions on any number of topics in math, science, and more. Want to check your homework before bed? Stuck on a hard problem at 1am? Get detailed explanations to complex questions any time of day. KEY FEATURES • Step-by-step solutions • Word problem instructions • Advanced scientific, financial, and graphing calculator • Unit conversion • Currency conversion • Fraction calculator • Powerful widgets iCalc is for students and professionals of all levels, including those study: • Numbers & Arithmetic • Algebra • Trigonometry • Geometry • Calculus • Finance • Statistics "iCalc is a superb calculator app." - Educational App Store "This app helped me so much with my math classes I probably wouldn't have passed without it." - An iCalc user _______________________________ • iCalc requires a subscription or a lifetime in-app purchase. • Offers and prices are subject to change without notice. Suggestions or questions? Email us as support@icalc.io Terms & Conditions: https://icalc.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://icalc.io/privacy

About

AI Math

This app uses your device's camera to recognize and solve complex math problems, providing detailed, step-by-step explanations. It helps users understand the reasoning behind solutions, not just the final answer. All solved problems are saved for later review.

Highlights
  • Camera-based math problem recognition
  • Step-by-step solution explanations
  • Support for linear, quadratic, and systems of equations
  • Calculus and expression simplification
  • Automatic language and notation rendering
  • Personal solution library
  • PDF export (premium)
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AI Math turns a photo of your homework into a clear, step-by-step solution, and helps you understand it instead of just copying the answer. SNAP AND SOLVE • Take a photo of a printed or handwritten problem, or pick one from your photos • A whole page works: AI Math reads every problem on it and lets you choose which one to solve • Check and edit what was read before solving • Steps appear as they are written, so you start reading right away UNDERSTAND EVERY STEP • Each step shows what was done and why, with math in proper notation • Ask about any step in your own words: "Why do we do this?", "Explain it more simply", "Show me with an example" • Hint mode: see a hint first and try each step yourself before revealing it • Choose the explanation level: middle school, high school or university • Explanations come in your language ANSWERS YOU CAN TRUST • Final answers are checked with a computer algebra system • When the check disagrees, a stronger model solves the problem again PRACTICE AND CHECK YOUR WORK • Practice with similar problems: the same level, harder or easier, and get instant feedback on your answer • Check my own solution: photograph your worked solution and AI Math finds the first mistake and shows how to fix it WHAT IT COVERS Arithmetic and fractions, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, systems of equations, functions, exponents and logarithms, trigonometry, limits, derivatives, integrals and word problems. YOUR LIBRARY Every problem you solve is saved, so you can review it before a test. AI MATH PRO Try AI Math with 3 free solutions. AI Math Pro gives you: • Up to 50 step-by-step solutions a day • Our strongest AI, with answers double-checked • Questions about any step and daily practice • Mistake finding in your own work AI Math Pro is available as a weekly or monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your account settings on the App Store. Terms of Use: https://definetelyhuman.com/apps/aimath/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://definetelyhuman.com/apps/aimath/privacy.html

Screenshots

iCalc4 screens
AI Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCalc at 4.4 against AI Math's 3.3. iCalc also leads on ratings volume (355 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iCalc sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AI Math sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCalc has 355 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCalc ships an update every 9 days, AI Math every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iCalc versus AI Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCalcAI Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (355 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings355 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB18 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJake ElrodAlper Albayrak

Customer experience

iCalc

All ratings355 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative24.6%

AI Math

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

iCalc

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Upgrade to premium message blocks the calculator
  • Sudden app crashes on launch

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial period
  • Reduced premium upgrade price for existing users
  • Voluntary data collection settings

AI Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iCalc

Subscriptions8
  • Premium$1.997 Days
  • Plus$2.991 Month
  • Premium$3.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Plus$9.991 Year
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Month
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Plus$9.99
  • Plus$19.99
5 purchases

AI Math

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium with Trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
One-time3
  • 1 Solution$1.99
  • 3 Solutions$3.99
  • 10 Solutions$19.99

Questions

Is iCalc free?
iCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Math free?
AI Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCalc or AI Math?
iCalc is rated higher. iCalc averages 4.4 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while AI Math averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do iCalc or AI Math have ads?
Neither iCalc nor AI Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCalc or AI Math?
iCalc ships an update every 9 days, and AI Math every 2 weeks. Most recently, iCalc was updated on November 7, 2026 and AI Math on November 8, 2026.

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