
Photomath
Acquired: by Google
Google owned app that scans math problems and explains step by step solutions from arithmetic to calculus.
Best for Understanding math steps from a phone photo
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What it does
Photomath is an educational mobile application designed to assist students from elementary school through college. Users scan written or printed math problems or type them into a smart calculator, and the app provides solutions alongside step by step explanations. It serves learners who need personal math help to break down problems and understand mathematical concepts.
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Problem scanning
Captures math problems including word problems directly through the app using your device camera to generate solutions.
Use caseA learner scans a difficult word problem from their homework sheet to view an exact solution.
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Smart calculator
Allows users to manually enter mathematical problems into the application when scanning is not used.
Use caseA student types an equation into their phone to review how to work through the math problem.
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Animated tutorials
Presents steps using visual animations paired with written instructions that users can read or hear.
Use caseAn auditory learner listens to and watches animated instructions to understand an equation instead of reading static text.
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Interactive graphs
Displays visual graphs within solution cards that let users zoom, tap on elements for details, and examine definitions in context.
Use caseA student zooms and taps on parts of a plotted graph to inspect definitions and understand the relationship between data points.
From photomath.com
Written from Photomath's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Photomath's own.
Every plan
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | Not listed | per account | Unlimited step by step solutions |
| Photomath Plus | $9.99 | $5.83 | per account | Animated visual aids, extra how/why tips, textbook solutions; $69.99/yr; trial offered |
From Photomath's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front.
Photomath video tutorials
Independent creators on YouTube, not Photomath or us. The video loads from YouTube only when you press play.
What the free plan includes
Unlimited scans and step by step solutions; Plus adds visual aids, deeper 'how/
Questions people ask about Photomath
How much does Photomath cost?
Paid plans start at $9.99 a month (Photomath Plus). 2 plans are listed above, from Photomath's own pricing page.
Is Photomath free?
Yes, there is a free plan: Unlimited scans and step by step solutions; Plus adds visual aids, deeper 'how/why' tips, textbook solutions.
Where this came from
Plans, prices and limits were copied from Photomath's own pages and the other sources listed, then checked .
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