Maple Calculator vs Symbolab

MCMaple Calculator9.4Visit Symbolab9.2Visit

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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Symbolab #2 in Math Solver Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Symbolab

• Maple Calculator fits best

  Broad mobile solving with offline graphing

• Symbolab fits best

  Students wanting guided step-by-step solving

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Side by side

Feature	MCMaple Calculator 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Symbolab 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.2
Ranking	#1 in Math Solver Apps	#2 in Math Solver Apps
Best for	Broad mobile solving with offline graphing	Students wanting guided step-by-step solving
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$9.95/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	iOS, Android	Web, Android, iOS, Chrome extension
Integrations	2 integrations	1 integrations
Features Maple Calculator 4/4 · Symbolab 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	Shows structured steps and explanations across a broad range of math topics Accepts typed problems, photos and screenshots across web and mobile Pairs solving with graphing, practice, quizzes and solution verification
Cons	Step-by-step solutions are limited to supported problems Some features require an internet connection Premium access is offered through subscriptions	Full solution steps and AI chat require a paid plan Its range of study tools may be more than needed for quick calculations No offline operation is described
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 →	Symbolab is an online math solver and learning platform for students who want more than a final answer. It covers topics from pre-algebra and algebra through calculus, trigonometry, physics and statistics, with structured steps and… 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

• Symbolab — where it wins

  • Shows structured steps and explanations across a broad range of math topics
  • Accepts typed problems, photos and screenshots across web and mobile
  • Pairs solving with graphing, practice, quizzes and solution verification

  Where it doesn't

  • Full solution steps and AI chat require a paid plan
  • Its range of study tools may be more than needed for quick calculations
  • No offline operation is described

• MCMaple Calculator9.4/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MaplesoftFull verdict →
• Symbolab9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad math study tool pairing worked solutions with practice, graphing and photo input.

  Visit SymbolabFull verdict →