Solvely Downloads & RevenueSolvely - AI Study Tools · App Store & Google Play
Solvely - AI Study Tools gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Solvely - AI Study Tools by Aignite Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Solvely - AI Study Tools update history & changes
Last change · 46 events since 14 Apr 2023Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 46 events
- ✏️Solvely - AI Study Tools added hidden keywords: math, satiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools new best rank in the overall chart: #27iOSTop Free · All Apps · ZA
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Grossing · Education · DE · Top Grossing · Education · IT
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools entered the top 10 on iPad · Top Free All AppsiOSZA
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools new best rank in the overall chart: #42iOSTop Free · All Apps · ZA
- 📦Solvely - AI Study Tools updated to version 5.6.5iOSWe've made small updates to optimize your experience
- ✏️Solvely - AI Study Tools added hidden keywords: schooliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Education · BR
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools new best rank in the overall chart: #80iOSTop Free · All Apps · ZA
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools new best rank in the overall chart: #87iOSTop Free · All Apps · ZA
- ✏️Solvely - AI Study Tools added hidden keywords: tutoriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Education · IT
- ✏️Solvely - AI Study Tools added hidden keywords: quizlet, gizmosiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools charting in a new countryAndroidVietnam
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Education · CA
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Education · ES · Top Free · Education · MX
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Education · DE
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools charting in a new countryAndroidMexico
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Education · AU
- 🎉Solvely - AI Study Tools in-app event: Big Questions. Small Steps.iOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 23 Nov
- 📦Solvely - AI Study Tools updated to version 5.6.4iOSGeneral improvement and bug fix
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools charting in a new countryAndroidGermany
- 📊Solvely - AI Study Tools passed 10k downloads a dayiOS7-day average, our estimate
- 📦Solvely - AI Study Tools updated to version 3.0.5AndroidGeneral improvement and bug fix
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools charting in a new country in 2 chartsAndroidAustralia · Spain
- ✏️Solvely - AI Study Tools added hidden keywords: answersiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Education · CA
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools charting in a new countryAndroidNetherlands
- ✏️Solvely - AI Study Tools added hidden keywords: statistics, math, tutoriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Grossing · Education · KR · Top Free · All Apps · ZA
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools new best rank in the overall chart: #90iOSTop Free · All Apps · ZA
- ✏️Solvely - AI Study Tools added hidden keywords: geometry, courseiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools charting in a new country in 4 chartsAndroidUnited Arab Emirates · Canada · United Kingdom · India
- ✏️Solvely - AI Study Tools added hidden keywords: problemsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Solvely - AI Study Tools new best rank in the overall chart: #120iOSTop Free · All Apps · ZA
- ✏️Solvely - AI Study Tools added hidden keywords: math, tutoriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Solvely - AI Study Tools updated to version 5.6.3iOSWe've made small updates to optimize your experience
- 📦Solvely - AI Study Tools updated to version 5.6.2iOSWe've made small updates to optimize your experience
- 🆕Solvely - AI Study Tools first spotted by AppInsideriOS#39 in Top Grossing · Education · United States
- 🆕Solvely - AI Study Tools first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🎉Solvely - AI Study Tools in-app event: Stuck? Let’s Solve ItiOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 23 Oct
- 📦Solvely - AI Study Tools version 5.5.9iOSWe've made small updates to optimize your experience
- 🎉Solvely - AI Study Tools in-app event: Bring Home the A+iOSSPECIAL EVENT · until 15 Oct
- 📦Solvely - AI Study Tools version 3.0.4AndroidGeneral improvement and bug fix
- 🆕Solvely - AI Study Tools released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Solvely - AI Study Tools released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Solvely - AI Study Tools downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 5k+ | 5M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | 5k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Solvely - AI Study Tools's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Ad-led
How Solvely - AI Study Tools makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Solvely.AI NPro-Weekly subscription | |
| 2 | Solvely Unlimited - 1 Month subscription | |
| 3 | Solvely All Year Access subscription | |
| 4 | Solvely Unlimited Brain Fuel subscription | |
| 5 | Solvely.AI NPro-Weekly subscription | |
| 6 | Solvely.AI Pro-Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Solvely Unlimited - 6 Months subscription | |
| 8 | Solvely.AI Pro-Monthly subscription | |
| 9 | Solvely Voucher subscription | |
| 10 | Solvely Acceleration Gems |
Hidden keywords
Solvely - AI Study Tools shows up in App Store search (US) for 4 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #11 | 10 of 30 countries | #23 | #23 |
| Google Play | #81 | 8 of 23 countries | #125 | #116 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | 79% | ▲ +8% | |
| 24 | 6% | – | |
| 23 | 6% | ▼ -35% | |
| 9.5 | 2% | ▲ +22% | |
| 6.5 | 2% | ▼ -13% | |
| 6.1 | 2% | – | |
| 3.9 | 1% | – | |
| 2.7 | 1% | – | |
| 2.2 | 1% | ▼ -43% | |
| 2 | 1% | ▼ -33% | |
| 1.7 | 0% | – | |
| 1.6 | 0% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 43k |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 93k 1k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 135k |
What users say about Solvely - AI Study Tools
From the 105 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe billing issues, including unauthorized charges and inability to cancel subscriptions even after cancellation. While some praise the app's utility for studying math and creating quizzes, these positives are overshadowed by complaints about paywalls, login failures, and inconsistent AI answers.
Mixed (53% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and privacy and spam. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Useful: “Very helpful & easy to use”
- Ease of use: “Very helpful & easy to use”
- Features & content: “However there is a pro feature that you need to pay for”
- Price & subscription: “I want to cancel my subscription immediately”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Don’t use you have to pay”
- Privacy & data: “horrible app, i am not ae tk cancel my subscription and it its driving me nuts dont add THIS APP it is a SCAM”
- Login & account: “I can’t even cancel my account because I can’t login”
- Useful: “I wouldn’t recommend this app at all”
About Solvely - AI Study Tools
Key Features:
► ACCURATE AI ANSWERS
Solvely provides clear, step-by-step explanations with the reasoning behind each solution. Each answer is checked by multiple AI models to improve accuracy and reduce mistakes.
► PHOTO TO ANSWER
Take a photo of a problem from a textbook, worksheet, notebook, or whiteboard and receive a detailed breakdown in seconds. This turns stuck moments into clear, learnable steps.
► ALL SUBJECTS
Support is available across Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, and more. Solvely helps you keep up in class, prepare for tests, and review key concepts at your own pace.
► MATCHES YOUR LEVEL
Solvely adapts to your level, from middle school to college and beyond. Explanations are adjusted to your background to fill knowledge gaps and build long-term understanding.
► SMART AI NOTE TAKER
Let smart AI Note do the heavy lifting by transcribing content and extracting key takeaways, so you can stay focused—even when the professor moves fast. Turn notes into instant quizzes, flashcards, and a podcast-style recap, and import almost any format—YouTube videos, PDFs, slides, web pages, recordings, and more—to convert content into study-ready materials in seconds.
► ALL-IN-ONE STUDY APP
Solvely includes Smart Reader, Writing Assistant, AI Note-Taking, Focus Mode, and Calculator in one app. This setup helps you manage assignments, stay organized, and support your overall academic performance.
► SYNC ACROSS DEVICES
Study progress, notes, and solutions stay synced across iPhone and iPad. You can move between home, campus, and anywhere else without losing your place.
► SUBJECTS WE COVER
• Mathematics (Elementary to Advanced)
• Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Humanities (English, Literature, History)
• Test Prep (SAT®, ACT®, AP®, GRE®)
• Others
► MATH & SCIENCE TOOLS
Solvely makes math and science study faster and less stressful. Snap homework or practice problems and get accurate, step-by-step support you can follow. Built-in tools like an algebra calculator and a statistics calculator help with everything from everyday exercises to advanced topics. Need help beyond math? Solvely can also support chemistry and other science questions—so you can keep moving anytime, 24/7.
► SIMILAR APPS YOU MAY KNOW
If you have tried apps like Socratic, Mathway, Microsoft Math Solver, or Photomath, you will find that Solvely follows the same simple “snap and solve” flow while focusing more on clear, step-by-step explanations and deeper understanding.
► STUDY IMPACT
Many students report a clearer understanding and better academic performance after studying with Solvely. Millions of learners use Solvely to build stronger, more consistent study habits.
► With Solvely UNLIMITED, you will get:
• Unlimited, in-depth explanati
Solvely - AI Study Tools App Store
Solvely - AI Study Tools gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Solvely - AI Study Tools is #23 in Education Grossing in United States and charting in 10 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Solvely - AI Study Tools on the App Store
App details
Solvely - AI Study Tools downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Solvely - AI Study Tools's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Solvely - AI Study Tools before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Solvely - AI Study Tools makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Solvely.AI NPro-Weekly subscription | |
| 2 | Solvely Unlimited - 1 Month subscription | |
| 3 | Solvely All Year Access subscription | |
| 4 | Solvely Unlimited Brain Fuel subscription | |
| 5 | Solvely.AI NPro-Weekly subscription | |
| 6 | Solvely.AI Pro-Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Solvely Unlimited - 6 Months subscription | |
| 8 | Solvely.AI Pro-Monthly subscription | |
| 9 | Solvely Voucher subscription | |
| 10 | Solvely Acceleration Gems |
Hidden keywords
Solvely - AI Study Tools shows up in App Store search (US) for 4 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| EducationGrossingEducationFree | #23 | |
| EducationFree | #11 | |
| EducationFree | #49 | |
| EducationFree | #25 | |
| EducationFree | #52 | |
| EducationFree | #32 | |
| EducationGrossing | #52 | |
| EducationGrossing | #72 | |
| EducationFree | #24 | |
| All AppsFree | #28 | |
| EducationGrossing | #72 | |
| EducationFree | #93 | |
| EducationGrossing | #75 | |
| EducationGrossing | #68 | |
| EducationFree | #166 |
Apps near Solvely - AI Study Tools on the chart
Education Grossing, around #23.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | 79% | ▲ +8% | |
| 24 | 6% | – | |
| 23 | 6% | ▼ -35% | |
| 9.5 | 2% | ▲ +22% | |
| 6.5 | 2% | ▼ -13% | |
| 6.1 | 2% | – | |
| 3.9 | 1% | – | |
| 2.7 | 1% | – | |
| 2.2 | 1% | ▼ -43% | |
| 2 | 1% | ▼ -33% | |
| 1.7 | 0% | – | |
| 1.6 | 0% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Solvely - AI Study Tools
From the 105 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe billing issues, including unauthorized charges and inability to cancel subscriptions even after cancellation. While some praise the app's utility for studying math and creating quizzes, these positives are overshadowed by complaints about paywalls, login failures, and inconsistent AI answers.
Mixed (53% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and privacy and spam. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Useful: “Very helpful & easy to use”
- Ease of use: “Very helpful & easy to use”
- Features & content: “However there is a pro feature that you need to pay for”
- Price & subscription: “I want to cancel my subscription immediately”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Don’t use you have to pay”
- Privacy & data: “horrible app, i am not ae tk cancel my subscription and it its driving me nuts dont add THIS APP it is a SCAM”
- Login & account: “I can’t even cancel my account because I can’t login”
- Useful: “I wouldn’t recommend this app at all”
About Solvely - AI Study Tools
Key Features:
► ACCURATE AI ANSWERS
Solvely provides clear, step-by-step explanations with the reasoning behind each solution. Each answer is checked by multiple AI models to improve accuracy and reduce mistakes.
► PHOTO TO ANSWER
Take a photo of a problem from a textbook, worksheet, notebook, or whiteboard and receive a detailed breakdown in seconds. This turns stuck moments into clear, learnable steps.
► ALL SUBJECTS
Support is available across Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, and more. Solvely helps you keep up in class, prepare for tests, and review key concepts at your own pace.
► MATCHES YOUR LEVEL
Solvely adapts to your level, from middle school to college and beyond. Explanations are adjusted to your background to fill knowledge gaps and build long-term understanding.
► SMART AI NOTE TAKER
Let smart AI Note do the heavy lifting by transcribing content and extracting key takeaways, so you can stay focused—even when the professor moves fast. Turn notes into instant quizzes, flashcards, and a podcast-style recap, and import almost any format—YouTube videos, PDFs, slides, web pages, recordings, and more—to convert content into study-ready materials in seconds.
► ALL-IN-ONE STUDY APP
Solvely includes Smart Reader, Writing Assistant, AI Note-Taking, Focus Mode, and Calculator in one app. This setup helps you manage assignments, stay organized, and support your overall academic performance.
► SYNC ACROSS DEVICES
Study progress, notes, and solutions stay synced across iPhone and iPad. You can move between home, campus, and anywhere else without losing your place.
► SUBJECTS WE COVER
• Mathematics (Elementary to Advanced)
• Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Humanities (English, Literature, History)
• Test Prep (SAT®, ACT®, AP®, GRE®)
• Others
► MATH & SCIENCE TOOLS
Solvely makes math and science study faster and less stressful. Snap homework or practice problems and get accurate, step-by-step support you can follow. Built-in tools like an algebra calculator and a statistics calculator help with everything from everyday exercises to advanced topics. Need help beyond math? Solvely can also support chemistry and other science questions—so you can keep moving anytime, 24/7.
► SIMILAR APPS YOU MAY KNOW
If you have tried apps like Socratic, Mathway, Microsoft Math Solver, or Photomath, you will find that Solvely follows the same simple “snap and solve” flow while focusing more on clear, step-by-step explanations and deeper understanding.
► STUDY IMPACT
Many students report a clearer understanding and better academic performance after studying with Solvely. Millions of learners use Solvely to build stronger, more consistent study habits.
► With Solvely UNLIMITED, you will get:
• Unlimited, in-depth explanati
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Solvely-Math Solver & Homework gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Solvely-Math Solver & Homework is #116 in Education Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 8 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Solvely-Math Solver & Homework on Google Play
App details
Solvely-Math Solver & Homework downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Solvely-Math Solver & Homework's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Solvely-Math Solver & Homework before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Solvely-Math Solver & Homework makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Solvely.AI NPro-Weekly subscription | |
| 2 | Solvely Unlimited - 1 Month subscription | |
| 3 | Solvely All Year Access subscription | |
| 4 | Solvely Unlimited Brain Fuel subscription | |
| 5 | Solvely.AI NPro-Weekly subscription | |
| 6 | Solvely.AI Pro-Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Solvely Unlimited - 6 Months subscription | |
| 8 | Solvely.AI Pro-Monthly subscription | |
| 9 | Solvely Voucher subscription | |
| 10 | Solvely Acceleration Gems |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| EducationGrossing | #116 | |
| EducationFree | #125 | |
| EducationFree | #115 | |
| EducationFree | #81 | |
| EducationFree | #121 | |
| EducationFree | #182 | |
| EducationFree | #145 | |
| EducationFree | #126 | |
| EducationFree | #172 |
Apps near Solvely-Math Solver & Homework on the chart
Education Grossing, around #116.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About Solvely-Math Solver & Homework
- AI math solver (photo math)
- AI homework helper for any subject
- Step-by-step explanations
- Explain problems in any level, including college level
- Word problem & geometry solution
- Free step-by-step explanations
- Personalized AI tutor
Math Topics Covered:
- All levels of math problems (elementary school to college and beyond)
- Algebra 1 & 2: linear, quadratic, exponential, etc.
- Calculus: limits, integral, differential equations, etc.
- Trigonometry
- Polynomial and fraction simplifying, factoring, and evaluating
- Operation of matrices: multiplication, arithmetic, etc.
- Probability and statistics: distribution, regression, t-test, etc.
- Arithmetic
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