Photomath
Photomath is an AI tool that reads math problems with a phone camera or calculator input and shows solution steps, with extra visual explanations in its Plus subscription.
- Free
- $9.99/month
Features
Photomath lets learners scan or enter math problems, view solution steps, and use different methods. Plus adds animated tutorials, visual aids, and deeper hints for supported problems.
- Problem input
- Scan a problem in the mobile app or enter it with the smart calculator.
- Solution methods
- View solution steps and, for some problems, choose between several methods.
- Animated explanations
- Plus adds AI-powered animated tutorials, contextual hints, and deeper explanations.
- Custom visual aids
- The Photomath Plus plan includes custom visual aids.
- Step-by-step symbolic solutions
- Step-by-step symbolic solutions is available with the Basic plan.
Pricing
Photomath has a free Basic tier and a Plus subscription, listed at US$9.99 monthly or US$69.99 annually through the app store.
Basic
Scan symbolic math and follow solution steps.
- Step-by-step symbolic solutions
- Calculator input
Photomath Plus
Add visual explanations to supported problems.
- Custom visual aids
- Extra how and why tips
- Animated tutorials
Limits
Some advanced inequality types remain unsupported, and Plus features are purchased and billed through Apple or Google app stores.
- Unsupported problems
- The help center lists two-variable linear inequalities, systems of two-variable inequalities, and trigonometric inequalities as unsupported.
FAQ
Do I have to photograph every problem?
Scan a problem in the mobile app or enter it with the smart calculator.
Can I compare different ways to solve a problem?
View solution steps and, for some problems, choose between several methods.
Are solution steps available without Plus?
Yes. Basic includes step-by-step symbolic solutions. Plus adds visual aids, animated tutorials, and deeper explanations.
Which inequalities should I check before choosing Photomath?
The help center lists two-variable linear inequalities, systems of two-variable inequalities, and trigonometric inequalities as unsupported.
Which plan includes custom visual aids?
The Photomath Plus plan includes custom visual aids.
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