Photomath vs Mathway

Photomath8.5Visit Mathway8.4Visit

Higher score Photomath #8 in Math Solver Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Photomath

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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

• Photomath fits best

  Learners who want camera-first mobile math help

• Mathway fits best

  Students who want typed or photo-based math help

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Side by side

Feature	Photomath 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Mathway 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.4
Ranking	#8 in Math Solver Apps	#9 in Math Solver Apps
Best for	Learners who want camera-first mobile math help	Students who want typed or photo-based math help
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$69.99/yr	$39.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Features Photomath 3/4 · Mathway 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	Mobile	Multiplatform
Our review
Pros	Scans printed and handwritten problems, including word problems Explains solutions step by step and offers multiple methods Covers topics from elementary math through calculus	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	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	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	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… 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

• 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

• 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

• Photomath8.5/10 · Free plan

  A camera-first math solver with free explanations and paid visual aids.

  Visit PhotomathFull verdict →
• Mathway8.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  Visit MathwayFull verdict →