Photomath
Point your camera at a maths problem and get step-by-step solutions.
Visit Photomath Free; Plus from $9.99/mo
Quick verdict
- Best for
- Students checking homework
- Pricing
- Free; Plus from $9.99/mo
- Not ideal if
- Word problems are weaker than pure equations
What is Photomath?
Photomath, owned by Google, solves handwritten and printed maths problems from a photo, showing each step with explanations, from arithmetic to calculus. Free for solutions; Plus adds animated tutorials and deeper explanations.
Key features
- Camera recognition of printed and handwritten problems
- Step-by-step solutions with multiple methods
- Animated tutorials on Plus
- Covers arithmetic through calculus and statistics
- Textbook problem coverage
Pros
- Recognition is fast and accurate
- Steps teach the method, not just the answer
- Free tier is genuinely useful
Cons
- Word problems are weaker than pure equations
- Easy to use as an answer machine
- Plus is needed for the best explanations
Best for
Students checking homeworkParents helping with mathsAnyone relearning maths
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