AI Homework Help: Scan & Solve vs StudyBru

AI Homework Help: Scan & Solve is a freemium iOS app that scans homework questions and returns step-by-step AI explanations. Its camera is described as recognizing handwritten and printed questions in under a second. The app advertises support across more than 20 subjects, including math, physics, chemistry, biology, history, literature, economics, statistics, computer science, and geography. Students can ask for a different explanation or more depth, and answers include the rule or concept behind the solution. Additional tools let users paste text, create summaries, rewrite text, check grammar, and make flashcards from solutions. It runs on iPhone and iPad, with Mac compatibility listed for M1-or-later computers; iPhone requires iOS 18.0 or later. The Free plan costs nothing with no signup required. An annual in-app plan costs $29.99 a year. Listed languages include English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.

StudyBru provides AI tutoring for South African students, with content aligned to CAPS, IEB, and Cambridge curricula. It covers all subjects for Grades 4–12 across those curricula. Students can enter a problem or upload a photo to receive a step-by-step explanation, and the tutor offering includes 28 specialised AI tutors for academic subjects, study skills, wellness, and life skills. StudyBru supports more than 50 languages, including all 11 official South African languages; it says English and Afrikaans provide the best experience. The service remembers a learner’s grade, subjects, and goals, then adapts its teaching style over time. Tutoring is described as available 24/7, and text chat is designed for mobile data and slower connections. It is available on Android, iOS, and the web. The plan is free while in beta, with no credit card required. StudyBru is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Its FAQ says school-specific tutors and classrooms are coming soon, and schools can join a waitlist.