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Photomath

Math Tutoring · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #1 of 6
99
4.8★733K ratings
Free + IAPprice
2mosince update

What is Photomath?

Photomath is an education app that solves math problems from a scan, including handwritten, textbook, and on-screen problems. It breaks each solution into steps and explains the reasoning behind them, with features such as Animated Steps, interactive graphs, and video learning. The listing says basic step-by-step explanations are free, and Photomath Plus adds Animated Tutorials and Textbook Solutions.

Pricing. Photomath is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Checking homework step by step
  • Learning a method for a problem stuck on at night
  • Working through word problems and geometry or calculus topics

Screenshots

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Why this app is in S tier

Photomath scores 99 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 99, App Store search rank 98, update recency 100, Apple's Editors' Choice 100. The five parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Photomath is known worldwide for helping millions of learners to learn, practice, and understand math - one step at a time. Scan any math problem with the Photomath app to get step-by-step explanations with accurate solutions and a variety of teacher-approved methods. Math is about the process, so Photomath breaks your problem into bite-sized steps to help you understand the “what” and “why” along with the “how.” Whether you’re learning basic arithmetic or advanced geometry, we’ll tackle it together, step by step. Why Photomath? Billions of math problems: From elementary arithmetic to advanced calculus and everything in between, Photomath can solve billions of math problems - including word problems! Whether handwritten, in a textbook, or on a screen, Photomath is here to help you untangle your trickiest problem. Step-by-step explanations: Math isn’t just about an answer. It’s about every step along the way. That’s why Photomath breaks down each step, so you can *really* learn. Less guesswork = less stress, especially with our new Animated Steps, which show you the exact progression of a particular step. Get basic step-by-step explanations at no charge when you download Phot

Compare in Math Tutoring

MeasurePhotomathBrilliantMathGPT
TierSSS
Score99 / 10095 / 10091 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.7 ★4.8 ★
Ratings733K33.0K6.2K
Latest ratings · 180d3.5 ★ · 20 reviews3.4 ★ · 20 reviews—
Last update49d ago4d ago7d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree download

Alternatives

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  1. BrilliantFree + IAP · ★ 4.7S
  2. MathGPTFree download · ★ 4.8S
  3. StuddyFree + IAP · ★ 4.8S

Where else it ranks

Questions about Photomath

What kinds of math does it cover?

It covers numbers and quantity, algebra, functions, trigonometry and angles, sequences, geometry, and calculus, from elementary arithmetic to advanced topics.

Is the step-by-step help free?

The listing says basic step-by-step explanations are included in the basic version at no charge. Photomath Plus adds Animated Tutorials, Textbook Solutions, and more.

How does the subscription renew?

The listing says payment is charged to the Apple ID at purchase, renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed in App Store account settings.

Is Photomath free?

Photomath is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Photomath good for?

Photomath is built for checking homework step by step, learning a method for a problem stuck on at night, working through word problems and geometry or calculus topics. It sits in the math tutoring list on AppTierList.

Is Photomath worth it?

Photomath is S tier, ranked #1 of 6 math tutoring apps with a score of 99 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 733,158 ratings. That is the top of its list.

How does Photomath compare to Brilliant?

Photomath is S tier at 99; Brilliant is S tier at 95. Photomath ranks higher. Photomath is free to download, with in-app purchases, Brilliant is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Photomath updated?

Photomath was last updated on 2026-08-31, 49 days ago.

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All the facts

List
Math Tutoring
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
99 / 100
Rank in list
#1 of 6
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
733,158
Recent reviews
3.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(49 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Education
Good for
Checking homework step by step, Learning a method for a problem stuck on at night, Working through word problems and geometry or calculus topics
Requires
iOS 14.0 or later
Size
30 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
32
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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