Maple Calculator vs SolveStep

MCMaple Calculator9.4Visit SolveStep8.7Visit

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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SolveStep #6 in Math Solver Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SolveStep

• Maple Calculator fits best

  Broad mobile solving with offline graphing

• SolveStep fits best

  Private, free browser-based solving

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Side by side

Feature	MCMaple Calculator 9.4/10 Visit ↗	SolveStep 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Math Solver Apps	#6 in Math Solver Apps
Best for	Broad mobile solving with offline graphing	Private, free browser-based solving
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	iOS, Android	Web
Features Maple Calculator 4/4 · SolveStep 3/4
Photo input	✓	✓
Handwriting input	✓	✓
Step-by-step explanations	✓	✓
Offline mode	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Subject coverage	Broad	Broad
Platform coverage	Multiplatform	Web
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	Step-by-step solutions with no paywall on steps Photo input supports typed and handwritten problems Local browser processing requires no account or server upload
Cons	Step-by-step solutions are limited to supported problems Some features require an internet connection Premium access is offered through subscriptions	Web-only, with no downloadable native app The offering has one Free plan and no paid tier Its scope is math-specific rather than general study support
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 →	SolveStep is a free, browser-based math solver for students, parents, and tutors. It accepts typed, pasted, or photographed problems and returns ordered working rather than just a final answer. Coverage spans algebra, quadratic equations,… 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

• SolveStep — where it wins

  • Step-by-step solutions with no paywall on steps
  • Photo input supports typed and handwritten problems
  • Local browser processing requires no account or server upload

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only, with no downloadable native app
  • The offering has one Free plan and no paid tier
  • Its scope is math-specific rather than general study support

• MCMaple Calculator9.4/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MaplesoftFull verdict →
• SolveStep8.7/10 · Free plan

  A private, free web solver for worked math solutions, photo input, and broad subject coverage.

  Visit SolveStepFull verdict →