Head-to-head · Math Solver Apps
Mathway vs CameraMath
Mathway leads on 0 checks, CameraMath on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMathway · 8.4/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Mathway
Mathway scores higher on our rubric for math solver apps: 8.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #14.
Mathway is the better fit for students who want typed or photo-based math help. CameraMath is the better fit for free photo solving with API access.
- Mathway fits best
Students who want typed or photo-based math help
- CameraMath fits best
Free photo solving with API access
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Side by side
| Feature | Mathway 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | CameraMath 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #9 in Math Solver Apps | #14 in Math Solver Apps |
| Best for | Students who want typed or photo-based math help | Free photo solving with API access |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $39.99/yr | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| Features Mathway 3/4 · CameraMath 3/4 | ||
| Photo input | ✓ | ✓ |
| Handwriting input | ✓ | ✓ |
| Step-by-step explanations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline mode | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Subject coverage | Broad | Broad |
| Platform coverage | Multiplatform | Multiplatform |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
CameraMath is an online math-solving service for students and professionals who want to submit a problem by photo, screenshot, handwriting, or text and receive a step-by-step explanation. Its subject coverage ranges from pre-algebra and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
CameraMath — where it wins
- Accepts photos, screenshots, handwriting, and typed problems
- Explains solutions step by step across broad math subjects
- Includes calculators and an API with three solving endpoint types
Where it doesn't
- Web and iOS are the listed platforms; other platform support is not included
- Some UpStudy app capabilities require a subscription
- The iOS listing uses region-dependent in-app purchase prices
- Mathway8.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A flexible homework solver with free access and paid steps for deeper explanations.
Visit MathwayFull verdict → - CameraMath7.9/10 · Free plan
A free web and iOS solver for step-by-step math help and API-based solving.
Visit CameraMathFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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