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Photomath vs Mathway: catalog facts
Photomath	Mathway
Freemium Basic tier is free; a paid plan billed annually adds extra help.	Freemium Free step-by-step solutions and calculators, with a paid upgrade.
Android, iOS	Android, Web
Camera scanning of printed problems, including word problems Step-by-step explanations in the free tier	Covers algebra through calculus, statistics, chemistry and physics Solves problems from a photo of handwritten or printed work
Mobile only, with no desktop version Some explanations and tips require the paid plan	Some features sit behind a paid upgrade Easy to use to copy answers instead of learning the method
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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