Photomath review
Snap a math problem and see every step to solve it
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android
Does it deserve #6?
Is Photomath worth it?
For most people, yes. Photomath scores 8.4/10 and ranks #6 in Learning. It's best for middle school, high school and early college students checking their math. Skip it if you want to learn math from scratch through lessons and practice. Price: Free step-by-step solutions; Photomath Plus is $9.99 a month or $69.99 a year.
The verdict
Point your camera at a math problem, printed, handwritten or on a screen, and Photomath solves it with step-by-step explanations, multiple methods and graphs. The free explanations go a long way. Plus adds AI-powered animated tutorials, hints and textbook solutions. It needs an internet connection, updates have slowed under Google, and it's built for school math more than advanced engineering.
- Scans printed and handwritten math
- Free step-by-step explanations
- Word-problem help
- Interactive graphs
- Animated Steps
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Aug 2026IOS version 8.47 with fixes and performance tuning
- Jul 2026Android update with bug fixes and general improvements
- Oct 2025New terms promise 30 days' notice before any price increase
Privacy 7.4/10
App Store label: no tracking and nothing linked to you, though photos, usage, location and IDs are collected. Camera images may help improve its recognition, and Play says data can't be deleted.
What we like
- Step-by-step explanations are free
- Reads handwriting as well as print
- No ads, and no account needed
What could be better
- Needs an internet connection to solve
- Plus costs $9.99 a month
- Less reliable for advanced college math
Middle school, high school and early college students checking their math
you want to learn math from scratch through lessons and practice
Questions about Photomath
Is Photomath worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Photomath scores 8.4/10 and ranks #6 in Learning. It's best for middle school, high school and early college students checking their math. Skip it if you want to learn math from scratch through lessons and practice. Price: Free step-by-step solutions; Photomath Plus is $9.99 a month or $69.99 a year.
Is Photomath free?
Yes. Scanning problems and step-by-step explanations are free; Photomath Plus costs $9.99 a month or $69.99 a year and adds animated tutorials, hints and textbook solutions.
Does Photomath work offline?
No. Google says you need a stable internet connection to use Photomath.
What are the best alternatives to Photomath?
The closest alternatives are Khan Academy, Brilliant and Quizlet. See all of them ranked on our Photomath alternatives page.
Where does Photomath rank?
Photomath ranks #6 of 10 in our Learning ranking, with an overall score of 8.4 out of 10.