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Head-to-head · Math Solver Apps

Mathra AI vs Photomath

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Mathra AI #7 in Math Solver Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Mathra AI
Photomath #8 in Math Solver Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Photomath

Mathra AI leads on 0 checks, Photomath on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMathra AI · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMathra AI · 4 of 4

Mathra AI scores higher on our rubric for math solver apps: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

On platform coverage, Mathra AI gives you Multiplatform where Photomath offers Mobile.

Mathra AI is the better fit for free mobile AI solving and practice. Photomath is the better fit for learners who want camera-first mobile math help.

  • Mathra AI fits best

    Free mobile AI solving and practice

  • Photomath fits best

    Learners who want camera-first mobile math help

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Side by side

Feature Mathra AI 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Photomath 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.5
Ranking #7 in Math Solver Apps #8 in Math Solver Apps
Best for Free mobile AI solving and practice Learners who want camera-first mobile math help
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $69.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android iOS, Android
Features Mathra AI 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
  • Solves photographed, handwritten, typed, and natural-language problems
  • Covers topics from arithmetic through calculus and statistics
  • Combines adaptive practice, progress tracking, and selected offline access
  • 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
  • Available only on iOS and Android
  • Offline access is limited to selected history and common operations
  • Mathra Pro subscription pricing varies by region and is shown in the app
  • 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

Mathra AI is a mobile mathematics-learning app for students and other learners who want help solving problems and practicing topics. It accepts photographed, handwritten, typed, and natural-language input, then provides step-by-step…

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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…

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  1. Mathra AIMath Solver Apps 8.6Free plan
  2. PhotomathMath Solver Apps 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mathra AI — where it wins

    • Solves photographed, handwritten, typed, and natural-language problems
    • Covers topics from arithmetic through calculus and statistics
    • Combines adaptive practice, progress tracking, and selected offline access

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only on iOS and Android
    • Offline access is limited to selected history and common operations
    • Mathra Pro subscription pricing varies by region and is shown in the app
  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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