Maple Calculator vs Mathway

MCMaple Calculator9.4Visit Mathway8.4Visit

Higher score MC Maple Calculator #1 in Math Solver Apps 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Maplesoft

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Mathway #9 in Math Solver Apps 8.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Mathway

• Maple Calculator fits best

  Broad mobile solving with offline graphing

• Mathway fits best

  Students who want typed or photo-based math help

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Side by side

Feature	MCMaple Calculator 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Mathway 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Math Solver Apps	#9 in Math Solver Apps
Best for	Broad mobile solving with offline graphing	Students who want typed or photo-based math help
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$39.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Features Maple Calculator 4/4 · Mathway 3/4
Photo input	✓	✓
Handwriting input	✓	✓
Step-by-step explanations	✓	✓
Offline mode	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Subject coverage	Broad	Broad
Platform coverage	Multiplatform	Multiplatform
Our review
Pros	Covers arithmetic through ordinary differential equations Accepts camera, handwriting, and direct mathematical-editor input Creates 2-D and 3-D graphs, with graphing available offline	Accepts typed problems and photos of handwritten or printed work Covers subjects from basic math through calculus, statistics, and physics Works on web, Windows, iOS, and Android
Cons	Step-by-step solutions are limited to supported problems Some features require an internet connection Premium access is offered through subscriptions	Full step-by-step work requires a subscription The free plan includes advertisements Monthly access costs more over a year than annual access
Our verdict	Maple Calculator is a mobile mathematics solver from Maplesoft for high-school, university, and general mathematics use. It spans arithmetic, algebra, precalculus, calculus, linear algebra, and ordinary differential equations, with… Read the review →	Mathway helps students, parents, and teachers solve math problems on the web and mobile devices. Users can type a problem or upload a photo of handwritten or printed work, choose a subject, and receive a solution with the method shown step… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Maple Calculator — where it wins

  • Covers arithmetic through ordinary differential equations
  • Accepts camera, handwriting, and direct mathematical-editor input
  • Creates 2-D and 3-D graphs, with graphing available offline

  Where it doesn't

  • Step-by-step solutions are limited to supported problems
  • Some features require an internet connection
  • Premium access is offered through subscriptions

• Mathway — where it wins

  • Accepts typed problems and photos of handwritten or printed work
  • Covers subjects from basic math through calculus, statistics, and physics
  • Works on web, Windows, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Full step-by-step work requires a subscription
  • The free plan includes advertisements
  • Monthly access costs more over a year than annual access

• MCMaple Calculator9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad mobile solver with camera and handwriting input, plus offline graphing.

  Visit MaplesoftFull verdict →
• Mathway8.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A flexible homework solver with free access and paid steps for deeper explanations.

  Visit MathwayFull verdict →