Comparison

MathLens vs Math Solver

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

Head to head
About

MathLens

Instantly solve math problems by scanning them with your camera. Get detailed step-by-step explanations and visualize functions with an interactive graphing calculator. Supports a wide range of math subjects from pre-algebra to calculus.

Highlights
  • Instant problem scanning via camera
  • Detailed step-by-step explanations
  • Interactive graphing calculator
  • Supports multiple math subjects
  • AI helper for other subjects
  • Handwritten and printed text recognition
Features
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Scan any math problem with your camera and get the full solution. Every step explained, not just the answer. MathLens is the homework helper that teaches you the method, so you can solve the next one yourself. SNAP IT. SOLVE IT. UNDERSTAND IT. Point your camera at a problem, printed in a textbook or handwritten in your notebook, and MathLens reads it and solves it. No typing equations into a calculator, no hunting for symbols on a keyboard. GUIDED MODE: SOLVE IT YOURSELF This is what makes MathLens different from every app that just prints an answer. In Guided Mode you get one hint at a time. Try the next step on your own. Stuck? Tap Show Next Step. Still stuck? Reveal Full Solution is always one tap away. STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTIONS Every solution breaks into numbered steps with the reasoning behind each one: factoring, the quadratic formula, substitution and elimination, limits, derivatives, integrals, geometry proofs and trigonometric identities. ANSWERS THAT MATCH YOUR GRADE Set your study level, from Kindergarten and Primary through Middle School, High School and College, and every explanation is written for that level. YOUR AI TUTOR, ON CALL Ask a follow-up in plain language: why did you square both sides, explain that step again. The AI Tutor covers Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography and Literature, and it remembers the problem you are working on. TURN ANY TOPIC INTO EXAM PRACTICE Type a topic, snap a worksheet, or upload a PDF or a recorded lecture. MathLens generates practice questions with study notes and a full answer key. See answers as you go, or take it as a quiz and get scored at the end. Ideal prep for SAT, ACT, AP, IB and finals. NOT JUST MATH Switch subjects right on the camera: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Literature, or General for anything else. Translate mode reads text from any page and translates it into 100+ languages. WRITE IT, SAVE IT, EXPORT IT No camera shot available? Open the Draw Board and write the problem with your finger or a stylus. A full scientific calculator is built in. Every problem you solve is saved to History, and any solution or study set exports as a PDF. MATHLENS PRO MathLens is free to use with daily limits. Pro removes the limits with a weekly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://app.dngsoft.com/mathscan/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://app.dngsoft.com/mathscan/terms-of-use

About

Math Solver

Instantly solve math problems by taking a photo. Get step-by-step explanations for algebra, calculus, and more. Also supports general homework help for other school subjects.

Highlights
  • Photo-based problem solving
  • Step-by-step solution explanations
  • Support for multiple subjects
  • Follow-up question chat
  • Verified solution badges
  • Homework history saving
Features
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Stuck on a math problem? Snap a photo and get the full solution with every step explained. Math Solver reads the problem from your camera or photo library and walks you through the solution the way a tutor would. HOW IT WORKS 1. Point the camera at the problem. Printed pages and handwriting both work. 2. Crop the exact problem you want solved. 3. Read the solution step by step, in clean math notation. 4. Ask follow-up questions in chat if something is unclear. WHAT IT COVERS • Algebra and equations • Fractions and decimals • Derivatives and integrals • Matrices and systems of equations • Functions and trigonometry • Word problems MORE THAN MATH Switch to general mode and ask questions from any school subject. Physics, chemistry, biology, history: if it comes up in class, you can ask about it. STUCK ON A STEP? Tap "Explain it" for a simpler explanation, "Similar questions" for practice, or "Be brief" for a short answer. You can also type your own question. ANSWERS YOU CAN TRUST A built-in math engine checks solutions whenever possible. When a solution passes the check, you see a "Verified solution" badge. Everything you solve is saved to History, so you can come back to it before a test. BUILT FOR HOMEWORK Copying an answer will not get you through the exam. Math Solver shows the logic behind every step, so you learn the method while you finish the homework. Use it for a quick homework check or a full study session before a test. It covers everything from middle school algebra to early calculus. — Privacy Policy: https://akmon.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://akmon.app/terms/ Apple Standard EULA (Terms of Use): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MathLens4 screens
Math Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MathLens at 4.0 against Math Solver's 2.0. MathLens also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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. MathLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Math Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MathLens holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathLens has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathLens ships an update every 2 weeks, Math Solver every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MathLens versus Math Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathLensMath Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDNG SOFT COMPANY LIMITEDNumeral Digital, LLC

Customer experience

MathLens

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Math Solver

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MathLens

Subscriptions2
  • MathLens Pro7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • MathLens Pro$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Math Solver

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is MathLens free?
MathLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Solver free?
Math Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MathLens or Math Solver?
MathLens is rated higher. MathLens averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Math Solver averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MathLens or Math Solver have ads?
Neither MathLens nor Math Solver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathLens or Math Solver?
MathLens ships an update every 2 weeks, and Math Solver every 3 weeks. Most recently, MathLens was updated on September 30, 2026 and Math Solver on October 7, 2026.

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