Photomath is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 8.0. Photomath wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Speak on 1.
Middle school, high school and early college students checking their math
Learners who understand a language but freeze up when it is time to speak
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Photomath | Speak |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning | Learning |
| Category rank | #6 of 10 | #10 of 10 |
| Developer | Speakeasy Labs | |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Photomath better than Speak?
Photomath is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 8.0. Photomath wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Speak on 1.
Which is cheaper, Photomath or Speak?
Photomath: Free step-by-step solutions; Photomath Plus is $9.99 a month or $69.99 a year. Speak: 7-day trial; Premium from $17.99/month or $83.99/year on the App Store. On value for money, Photomath scores higher.
Do Photomath and Speak work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, Photomath or Speak?
Photomath scores higher on 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.
Strengths and weaknesses
Photomath
- Step-by-step explanations are free
- Reads handwriting as well as print
- No ads, and no account needed
- Needs an internet connection to solve
- Plus costs $9.99 a month
- Less reliable for advanced college math
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.
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Speak
- Gets you speaking out loud from the first lesson
- Open-ended AI chats feel close to a real tutor
- Low-pressure practice without a human audience
- Little free use beyond a 7-day trial
- Weak on reading, writing and long-term vocabulary review
- The newest AI tutor features need the pricier Premium Plus
Speak is built for the hardest part of learning a language: actually talking. You repeat phrases, then hold open conversations with an AI tutor that corrects your pronunciation and phrasing, and new tutor calls let you chat about anything. It is great for getting past the fear of speaking. The catch: no free use beyond a trial, thin reading and vocabulary review, and some ad tracking. Pair it with a structured course.
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