Skip to content
Alternatives

The best Mathway alternatives

Math calculator that solves algebra, graphing and calculus problems. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Mathway (the app you have)Free downloadiPhone, Android-
GauthFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
ElevateFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
SymbolabFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
Math Problems 1stFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
PhotomathBasic $0iPhone, Androidyou want it free
BrainlyFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
IXLFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
Question.AI-Math CalculatorFreeAppleyou want it free
1

Gauth

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Gauth screenshot from the App Store

AI homework helper that solves problems from a photo.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
2

Elevate

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Elevate screenshot from the App Store

Brain training games for focus, memory, reading and math.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
3

Symbolab

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Symbolab screenshot from the App Store

Step-by-step math solver for typed or photographed problems.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
5

Photomath

Basic $0; paid plan $9.99/month or $69.99/year
Photomath screenshot from the App Store

Point your camera at a maths problem, including word problems, and get step-by-step explanations.

Pick it if you want it free.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
6

Brainly

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Brainly screenshot from the App Store

Homework help and tutoring for kids in math, reading and science.

Free planiPhone
7

IXL

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
IXL screenshot from the App Store

K-12 practice in math, English, science and social studies.

Free planiPhone

We matched these apps to Mathway by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

3 picks every Sunday. Nothing else.

One email a week with the three picks that mattered, unsubscribe in one tap.