Photomath

Photomath is a maths app that solves problems by scanning them with your phone camera. Point it at a handwritten or printed equation and it shows the answer, but more importantly, it shows every step of the working, with a short explanation for each one. That makes it a study tool rather than just an answer machine: you can see exactly where your own working went wrong.

Key Features

• Scan a maths problem with your camera
• Step-by-step solutions with explanations
• Animated tutorials on the Plus plan
• Covers algebra, geometry, trig, and calculus
• Textbook solutions and word-problem help
• Free Basic plan for everyday homework checks

Pricing

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

How it works

The app covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus, and it explains solutions in plain language with animated steps on the Plus plan. It also includes textbook solutions and word-problem help. Teachers often recommend it as a way to check homework, because the step-by-step breakdown shows the method, not just the final number.

Photomath's Basic plan is free and covers scanning and step-by-step solutions for most problems. Photomath Plus costs $9.99 per month or $69.99 per year and adds animated tutorials, detailed explanations, and textbook solutions. Google has owned Photomath since 2023, and it is now integrated with Google's search and learning tools. Students should use it to understand a problem, not to skip the learning entirely.

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