# MathSnap vs Math AI

The clearest difference is rating: Math AI at 4.9 against MathSnap's 4.5. Math AI also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 70%). MathSnap's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 110). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Math AI holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathSnap has 1.4K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of MathSnap's written reviews are positive against 82% of Math AI's.

MathSnap ships an update every 3 weeks, Math AI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MathSnap | Math AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathsnap-ai-math-solver/id6448665845/reviews) | **[4.9 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ai-ai-study-companion/id6740792775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 110 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [42 Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484108329) | [INTSIG PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653061559) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Math AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ai-ai-study-companion/id6740792775)

This app uses advanced AI to solve math, physics, chemistry, and biology problems. Get step-by-step solutions with animated instructions and detailed explanations by simply taking a photo of your homework or typing your question. It also includes study tools like a text simplifier and focus mode.

**Highlights:** AI-powered math solver, Step-by-step solutions with explanations, Camera-based problem recognition, Supports math, physics, chemistry, biology, Includes study tools like text simplification and focus mode, Animated instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Mathlet Premium-weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Mathlet Premium-weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Mathlet Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Mathlet Premium-6month | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Mathlet Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Mathlet Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Mathlet Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MathSnap free?

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

### Is Math AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MathSnap or Math AI?

Math AI is rated higher. MathSnap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Math AI averages 4.9 from 110 ratings.

### Do MathSnap or Math AI have ads?

Neither MathSnap nor Math AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MathSnap or Math AI?

MathSnap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Math AI fortnightly. Most recently, MathSnap was updated on October 27, 2026 and Math AI on October 24, 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.*