# SmartSolve vs QuizMate

SmartSolve and QuizMate both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of QuizMate's written reviews are positive against 66% of SmartSolve's. SmartSolve's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 109). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartSolve sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and QuizMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 SmartSolve against 4.7 for QuizMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartSolve has 3.6K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of SmartSolve's written reviews are positive against 96% of QuizMate's.

SmartSolve ships an update fortnightly, QuizMate every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartSolve | QuizMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartsolve-tutor-and-math-help/id6475809834/reviews) | **[4.7 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quizmate-ai-study-partner/id6476325355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niknea LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725265570) | [QuizMate LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726449632) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartSolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartsolve-tutor-and-math-help/id6475809834)

This AI-powered app offers instant solutions to academic and coding problems by scanning them. It also enhances language skills, rewrites text, and provides coding assistance and trivia challenges.

**Highlights:** Scan and solve math problems with step-by-step explanations, Instant solutions for math equations, Enhance language skills with grammar hints and translation, Advanced text rewriting and paraphrasing, Learn and optimize coding with explanations, Engage in trivia to test knowledge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 6 Months Subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate
- 👍 Helpful for homework and learning
- 💡 Explains solutions well
- 🚀 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate answers
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Charges without authorization
- 🔒 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription page doesn't load properly
- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect solutions provided

**Requested features**

- More free questions per day
- Ability to scan and solve handwritten/image-based problems


### QuizMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quizmate-ai-study-partner/id6476325355)

This app provides AI-powered study assistance. Snap a photo of any question for instant, step-by-step solutions. It also offers AI-generated notes from lecture recordings and an essay writer to help you master any subject.

**Highlights:** AI-powered question solver, Step-by-step explanations, Flashcard creation, AI-generated lecture notes, AI essay writer, Offline flashcard access

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuizMate Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| QuizMate Monthly Subscription | $22.99 | per month |
| QuizMate Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| QuizMate Lifetime Subscription | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient learning tools
- 🚀 Instant answers and explanations
- 🚀 Seamless note-taking and lecture recording
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 👍 Comprehensive study features in one app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable subscription service
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Subscription management problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More customization options for flashcards
- Integration with popular note-taking apps
- Expanded subject coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartSolve free?

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

### Is QuizMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartSolve or QuizMate?

QuizMate is rated higher. SmartSolve averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while QuizMate averages 4.7 from 109 ratings.

### Do SmartSolve or QuizMate have ads?

Both SmartSolve and QuizMate show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartSolve or QuizMate?

SmartSolve ships an update fortnightly, and QuizMate every 8 days. Most recently, SmartSolve was updated on October 22, 2026 and QuizMate on October 21, 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.*