# PhotoStudy vs SnapCalc

PhotoStudy and SnapCalc both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of PhotoStudy's written reviews are positive against 25% of SnapCalc's. SnapCalc's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 2.1K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoStudy sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and SnapCalc sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.2 for PhotoStudy against 4.2 for SnapCalc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapCalc has 41K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of PhotoStudy's written reviews are positive against 25% of SnapCalc's.

PhotoStudy ships an update every 2 months, SnapCalc monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoStudy | SnapCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photostudy-live-study-help/id797535508/reviews) | **[4.2 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcalc-math-problem-solver/id1267331464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 25.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GotIt! Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/797535511) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoStudy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photostudy-live-study-help/id797535508)

Get instant, 24/7 homework help in Math, Physics, and Chemistry. Snap a photo of your problem and connect with a live expert tutor for a personalized chat session. Access your chat history for review and improve your grades.

**Highlights:** Instant live expert connection, 24/7 Math, Physics, Chemistry help, Photo upload for problems, Personalized 10-minute chat sessions, Tutoring chat history access, Interactive STEM lessons

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Featured Sessions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Quiz Blitz | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quiz Blitz | $3.99 | one-time |
| Single Session | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quiz Blitz | $5.99 | one-time |
| Quiz Blitz | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4 Session Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| 10 Session Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Helpful for homework and studying
- 💡 Useful for a variety of subjects
- 🚀 Quick responses from experts
- 👍 Step-by-step explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for credits/sessions
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and experts unavailable
- 🐛 Incorrect or unhelpful answers from experts
- 🕰️ Time limit for sessions too short
- 🔒 Lack of free/unlimited access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to ask a question
- Camera doesn't focus properly when taking photos
- Inconsistent credit deduction and refund policies

**Requested features**

- Expand to more subjects like biology and computer science
- Offer a monthly subscription for unlimited access
- Provide more free sessions or a free trial
- Improve expert quality control and training
- Allow users to save/review past solutions


### SnapCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcalc-math-problem-solver/id1267331464)

Instantly solve math problems by taking a photo. Get step-by-step explanations for algebra, calculus, and more. Practice with quizzes and access educational resources.

**Highlights:** Camera-based math problem solving, Step-by-step solution explanations, Recognizes handwritten problems, Quizzes for skill practice, Integrated educational resources, Problem history saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-By-Step Solutions 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Step-by-step Solutions 3 M | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Step-by-step Solutions 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for solving math problems
- 👍 Provides step-by-step solutions
- 💡 Useful for students struggling with math

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate problem recognition
- 🔍 Limited free usage

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to solve problems
- Subscription charges continue even after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Expand free version capabilities
- Improve problem recognition accuracy
- Add option to purchase one-time access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoStudy free?

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

### Is SnapCalc free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoStudy or SnapCalc?

SnapCalc is rated higher. PhotoStudy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while SnapCalc averages 4.2 from 41K ratings.

### Do PhotoStudy or SnapCalc have ads?

Both PhotoStudy and SnapCalc show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoStudy or SnapCalc?

PhotoStudy ships an update every 2 months, and SnapCalc monthly. Most recently, PhotoStudy was updated on November 1, 2026 and SnapCalc on November 10, 2026.

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