A computational engine, not a chatbot that guesses the integral.
Point the camera at a problem, then read the steps, not just the answer.
Best for checking algebra and calculus homework you already attempted
Reviewed 16 September 2026 · Prices checked the same day
4.6
729K reviews
Photomath reads printed and handwritten maths with the camera and shows step-by-step solutions. The core solver is free. Photomath Plus is $9.99 a month or $69.99 a year for animated tutorials and textbook solutions. Google owns the app. Prices checked 21 September 2026 against 2026 reviews of the store listing.
Use it to understand the step. The exam will not let you open the camera. If you only ever screenshot the answer, you have paid for a worse outcome.
Pricing
freemium
Plus $9.99/mo or $69.99/yr
Free version
Camera solver and steps for a large slice of school and early college maths
Platforms
iOS · Android
Keep it for the stuck problem, then close it and redo the exercise on paper. Pair with Desmos when you need a graph, Wolfram when you need a CAS.
Checked 2026-09-21
| Model | Freemium |
|---|---|
| What free actually includes | Camera solver and steps for a large slice of school and early college maths |
| Cheapest paid tier | Plus $9.99/mo or $69.99/yr |
| Student pricing | None published |
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Camera solver and steps for a large slice of school and early college maths Checked 16 September 2026.
Cheapest paid plan: Plus $9.99/mo or $69.99/yr. Prices checked 16 September 2026.
Checking algebra and calculus homework you already attempted
The exam will not have Photomath open
A computational engine, not a chatbot that guesses the integral.
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