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The best Photomath alternatives

Point your camera at a maths problem, including word problems, and get step-by-step explanations. 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
Photomath (the app you have)Basic $0iPhone, Android-
SolvelyFreeAppleyou want it free
GauthFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
ElevateFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
MathwayFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
Question.AI-Math CalculatorFreeAppleyou want it free
Big Math Flash CardsFreeAppleyou want it free
Math AI Homework Helper,SolverFreeAppleyou want it free
SymbolabFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
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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
3

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
4

Mathway

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

Math calculator that solves algebra, graphing and calculus problems.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
8

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

We matched these apps to Photomath 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.

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