MathPad vs Mathway

MathPad8.9Visit Mathway8.4Visit

Higher score MathPad #4 in Math Solver Apps 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit MathPad

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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

• MathPad fits best

  All-platform AI math tutoring

• Mathway fits best

  Students who want typed or photo-based math help

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Side by side

Feature	MathPad 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Mathway 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Math Solver Apps	#9 in Math Solver Apps
Best for	All-platform AI math tutoring	Students who want typed or photo-based math help
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$14.99/mo	$39.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Features MathPad 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	Free plan includes OCR, handwriting recognition, and Step Checker Supports photo, handwriting, voice, and typed math input Runs across web, desktop, mobile, and selected productivity platforms	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	AI Tutor requires a paid plan SnapSolve and AI Tutor require an internet connection Google Workspace export features vary by paid tier	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	MathPad is an AI-powered math workspace for students, teachers, and educators who need more than answer lookup. It combines photo-based SnapSolve, OCR, handwriting and Digital Ink recognition, equation editing, AI tutoring, CAS… 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

• MathPad — where it wins

  • Free plan includes OCR, handwriting recognition, and Step Checker
  • Supports photo, handwriting, voice, and typed math input
  • Runs across web, desktop, mobile, and selected productivity platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • AI Tutor requires a paid plan
  • SnapSolve and AI Tutor require an internet connection
  • Google Workspace export features vary by paid tier

• 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

• MathPad8.9/10 · Free plan

  A broad, multiplatform math tutor with OCR, verification, and a capable free plan.

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• Mathway8.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  Visit MathwayFull verdict →