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Mathway vs Photomath: catalog facts
Mathway	Photomath
Freemium Free step-by-step solutions and calculators, with a paid upgrade.	Freemium Basic tier is free; a paid plan billed annually adds extra help.
Android, Web	Android, iOS
Covers algebra through calculus, statistics, chemistry and physics Solves problems from a photo of handwritten or printed work	Camera scanning of printed problems, including word problems Step-by-step explanations in the free tier
Some features sit behind a paid upgrade Easy to use to copy answers instead of learning the method	Mobile only, with no desktop version Some explanations and tips require the paid plan
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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