Help & Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ThinkAssist: what it costs, what it can do, which devices it runs on, and how the free trial works.
- How accurate is the AI solution?
- ThinkAssist uses state-of-the-art Large Language Models specifically fine-tuned for academic accuracy. While no AI is perfect, we provide step-by-step reasoning so you can verify the logic yourself.
- Is ThinkAssist good for solving math problems?
- Yes! Our AI is designed to handle complex math problems, from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus. It provides detailed step-by-step solutions, showing all the work so you can understand the process.
- Can it read my messy handwriting?
- Yes! Our advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and AI analysis is designed to interpret handwritten notes, whiteboard scribbles, and printed textbook problems with high precision.
- Why should I choose ThinkAssist over other homework helper apps?
- ThinkAssist does more than solve the question in front of you. It saves every answer and follow-up chat by subject, so when a test comes up, you already have a study guide you can search and filter. Getting there takes one photo: there is no subject to pick, math is laid out the way a textbook shows it, handwriting is read as it is, and you can ask a follow-up question about any step. Nothing proves it better than the 4.6 App Store rating and the fact that most of our users come back to the app on a daily basis.
- Why not just use ChatGPT for homework?
- ChatGPT can explain a homework question from a photo too, but it is a general chatbot: you tell it what you want each time, and your answers end up scattered across old chats. ThinkAssist is built only for homework. You take a photo and the step-by-step explanation comes back, with no prompt to write and no subject to pick, and math is laid out the way a textbook shows it. It then saves every answer by subject, so when a test comes up, you already have a study guide. It has no ads and costs $29.99 a year.
- Does the app support text inputs as well? Can I chat with it like a tutor?
- Yes. You can type your questions in the app or snap a picture. It's your call. After every solution you can ask follow-up questions about any step, the way you would ask a tutor.
- Is ThinkAssist considered cheating?
- It depends on how you use it. We position ourselves as a study companion. Our goal is to explain the 'how' and 'why' behind a problem, helping you understand the material better for your exams, rather than just giving a final answer.
- Does it work for college-level courses?
- Absolutely. ThinkAssist supports everything from elementary school basics to advanced University-level Calculus, Organic Chemistry or Physics.
- How much does it cost?
- There are two plans, each starting with a free trial with unlimited access to all features. The yearly plan is $29.99 a year (about $0.58 a week) after a 7-day free trial. The weekly plan is $6.99 a week after a 3-day free trial.
- How does the free trial work?
- You get full, unlimited access to all features: 7 days on the yearly plan, 3 days on the weekly plan. If you're not satisfied, cancel in your App Store settings before the trial ends and you won't be charged.
- Is ThinkAssist free?
- ThinkAssist is free to download and starts with a free trial with full, unlimited access: 7 days on the yearly plan (then $29.99 a year, about $0.58 a week) or 3 days on the weekly plan (then $6.99 a week). There is also a one-time lifetime purchase. There is no permanent free tier.
- Does ThinkAssist have ads?
- No. ThinkAssist has no ads at all, during the trial or after it.
- Is ThinkAssist available on Android or the web?
- No. ThinkAssist runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS and iPadOS 18.6 or later. There is no Android or web version.
- Does ThinkAssist work offline?
- No. ThinkAssist needs an internet connection to answer questions.
- Which subjects does ThinkAssist cover?
- All school subjects: math from pre-algebra to calculus and statistics, sciences such as physics, chemistry and biology, English and literature, history, languages and more. It detects the subject and topic of each question automatically, so there is nothing to select first.
- What is Think Deep mode?
- ThinkAssist has two AI modes: a swift mode for everyday questions and Think Deep, a deep-thinking mode for complex problems and hard math. You can switch between them at any time, for any subject.
- Which AI does ThinkAssist use, and is it up to date?
- ThinkAssist runs on the newest AI models and moves to better ones as they come out. The switch happens on our side, so you get the upgrade without updating the app.
- Can I go back to answers I got before?
- Yes. ThinkAssist saves every question, explanation and follow-up chat in its history and tags each one with its subject automatically. You can search the history and filter it by subject, so when a test comes up, the problems you already solved are your study guide.
- How is ThinkAssist different from Photomath?
- Photomath solves math. ThinkAssist explains homework in every school subject from one app, math included, without choosing the subject first. Math solutions come in short steps with equations, fractions and formulas laid out the way a textbook shows them, and every answer is saved by subject, so you have a study guide before a test.
- Is ThinkAssist worth paying for when there are free homework apps?
- Free apps and free plans usually cover one subject or limit how many questions you can ask in a day. ThinkAssist gives you unlimited questions in every subject, no ads, follow-up questions on any step, and every answer saved by subject as your study guide, for $29.99 a year (about $0.58 a week). The yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial, so you can test it on your own homework first.
- Can I use ThinkAssist for language learning?
- Yes. ThinkAssist is not a dedicated language-learning app, but you can photograph or type questions in a language you are learning and get explanations, just like any other subject.
- Can ThinkAssist remind me about homework deadlines?
- No. ThinkAssist is a homework helper, not a planner, so it has no reminders or calendar. To keep track of deadlines, use the free Assignment Tracker on this site.
- How do I cancel my ThinkAssist subscription?
- You can cancel anytime, including during the free trial. Subscriptions are managed by Apple: on your iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, and cancel ThinkAssist there.
- What is ThinkAssist called on the App Store?
- It is listed as "ThinkAssist: AI Picture Answer" on the US App Store, published by Zoltan Dross.
- Who makes ThinkAssist?
- ThinkAssist is made by Zoltan Dross, founder of Dross Creative, an independent studio that builds AI-powered iOS apps. It has been on the App Store since 22 May 2023.
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