# PhotoStudy vs Physics AI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhotoStudy at 70% against Physics AI's 25%. PhotoStudy also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 287). Physics AI's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoStudy sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Physics AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Physics AI holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoStudy has 2.1K ratings behind it against 287, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of PhotoStudy's written reviews are positive against 25% of Physics AI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PhotoStudy ships an update every 2 months, Physics AI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoStudy | Physics AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photostudy-live-study-help/id797535508/reviews) | **[4.5 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-ai-problem-solver/id6474350204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 287 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 74 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GotIt! Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/797535511) | [Renaissance Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220536592) |

## 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


### Physics AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-ai-problem-solver/id6474350204)

This app acts as a physics problem solver, offering step-by-step solutions for various physics questions. Users can upload or photograph problems, including diagrams and handwritten notes, to receive detailed mathematical explanations. It covers a wide range of physics topics for students at all levels.

**Highlights:** Photo upload for physics problems, Step-by-step mathematical solutions, Covers high school to doctoral research, Copy and share solutions, Handles multiple choice, word-based, and diagram problems

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Physics AI Weekly Sub | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Physics AI - Yearly Sub | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with physics class
- 👍 Answers most physics questions correctly
- 👍 Useful for passing online classes
- 👍 Can answer many questions easily
- 👍 Helps understand physics concepts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect answers provided
- 🐛 App shows same question repeatedly
- 🐛 Subscription issues (advertised as free)
- 🐛 Cannot cancel subscription
- 🐛 App keeps loading, doesn't solve

**Reported bugs**

- App shows same question repeatedly
- App not letting user cancel subscription
- App keeps loading instead of solving equations
- App keeps prompting for subscription when advertised as free

**Requested features**

- Ability to talk to AI model for better photo input
- Improvement in AI interaction for photo questions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoStudy free?

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

### Is Physics AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoStudy or Physics AI?

Physics AI is rated higher. PhotoStudy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Physics AI averages 4.5 from 287 ratings.

### Do PhotoStudy or Physics AI have ads?

Both PhotoStudy and Physics AI show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoStudy or Physics AI?

PhotoStudy ships an update every 2 months, and Physics AI fortnightly. Most recently, PhotoStudy was updated on October 12, 2026 and Physics AI on October 10, 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.*