Photomath
App : A product you use directly
Step-by-step math problem solving by photo.
A must-have for middle and high school math (Google-owned).
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What it does, concretely
Many students get stuck on a math problem without knowing where to start. Photomath addresses this by offering immediate help, available at any time, without needing a private tutor.
The process is straightforward: you photograph a written or printed problem with your smartphone, and the app displays a detailed, step-by-step solution. A smart calculator also lets you type in a problem manually when taking a photo is not practical.
Photomath covers a wide range of levels, from elementary school through early college: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus. The app is designed so that users understand the reasoning, not just the final answer.
It is aimed primarily at middle school, high school, and college students who want to progress at their own pace. It will be of little use to someone looking only for a quick answer without interest in explanations, or to a professional needing advanced mathematical tools.
What it offers
- ·Scanning of handwritten or printed math problems using the smartphone camera.
- ·Step-by-step solution display for each scanned problem.
- ·Smart calculator for manual problem input.
- ·Multiple solving methods offered depending on the problem.
- ·Custom visual aids to better understand each step (paid).
- ·Extra tips explaining the 'how' and 'why' behind each step (paid).
- ·Offline use for scanning and basic solutions.
- ·Coverage of multiple levels: elementary, middle school, high school, and early college.
In practice
- Price
- Freemium · from 10 €
- Commercial use
- Commercial use: no
- Available on
- ios, android
- FR interface
- Yes
Security and data
- Rating
- Security: one caveat, see the card
- Your data
- Data with the vendor
- Known incidents
- Aucun majeur.
- Maintenance
- Active
- Last release
- 1 March 2026
Links and repository checked on 25 October 2026 · added on 1 January 2014