Maple Calculator vs Photomath

MCMaple Calculator9.4Visit Photomath8.5Visit

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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Photomath #8 in Math Solver Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Photomath

• Maple Calculator fits best

  Broad mobile solving with offline graphing

• Photomath fits best

  Learners who want camera-first mobile math help

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Side by side

Feature	MCMaple Calculator 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Photomath 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Math Solver Apps	#8 in Math Solver Apps
Best for	Broad mobile solving with offline graphing	Learners who want camera-first mobile math help
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$69.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Features Maple Calculator 4/4 · Photomath 3/4
Photo input	✓	✓
Handwriting input	✓	✓
Step-by-step explanations	✓	✓
Offline mode	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Subject coverage	Broad	Broad
Platform coverage	Multiplatform	Mobile
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	Scans printed and handwritten problems, including word problems Explains solutions step by step and offers multiple methods Covers topics from elementary math through calculus
Cons	Step-by-step solutions are limited to supported problems Some features require an internet connection Premium access is offered through subscriptions	Available on iOS and Android, not desktop platforms Custom visual aids and extra how-and-why tips require Plus Plus costs $9.99 monthly or $69.99 annually
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 →	Photomath is a mobile math-solving app for learners, parents, and teachers who want help working through problems. On iOS and Android, it can scan problems with a device camera, including handwritten work and word problems, or accept input… 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

• Photomath — where it wins

  • Scans printed and handwritten problems, including word problems
  • Explains solutions step by step and offers multiple methods
  • Covers topics from elementary math through calculus

  Where it doesn't

  • Available on iOS and Android, not desktop platforms
  • Custom visual aids and extra how-and-why tips require Plus
  • Plus costs $9.99 monthly or $69.99 annually

• MCMaple Calculator9.4/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MaplesoftFull verdict →
• Photomath8.5/10 · Free plan

  A camera-first math solver with free explanations and paid visual aids.

  Visit PhotomathFull verdict →