# MathCam > Camera-based math problem solver with step-by-step solutions. (iPhone/iPad app by Turtle Beach Studio.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathcam/id986286612 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Turtle Beach Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/691037514) - Category: Education, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.50/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 33 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-07-17 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathcam/id986286612/reviews.md ## What is MathCam? Solves basic math problems using the camera. 1 Hold your iPhone or iPad over a math problem. 2 MathCam scans the problem and shows you the answer. • Tap through the solution step-by-step • See the color coded operations update directly in the math problem • Works with Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division problems • Works with Order of Operations (PEMDAS / BODMAS) problems • Works with Mean, Mode, Median & Range problems • Works with math problems on paper, workbooks, or directly from computer and device screens • Works with single line or multi-line math problems • Works with powers and exponents • Works with whole numbers and decimal numbers MathCam View Finder features • Tap and Hold on device screen to pause scanning • Double-Tap on device screen to change View Finder size and shape • Drag the View Finder anywhere on device screen Screen orientations • Portrait and Landscape Pop quiz: What is 9 / 1.5 + 7 (6 - 3) ? What is the mean, mode, median & range of 2, 4.5, 6, 7, 3, 4.5, 1, 3, 5? MathCam can scan these and give the answer in less time than it takes you to read them. ## Key features - Camera-based math problem scanning - Step-by-step solution breakdown - Color-coded operation highlighting - Supports basic arithmetic - Handles order of operations - Calculates mean, mode, median, and range - Works on paper, screens, and workbooks ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | MathCam Upgrade | $0.95 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathcam/id986286612/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Don’t even download it does not work unless you pay them. *2022-11-14* Y’all need to fix your camera all it does is blink it does absolutely nothing but you have to pay 6,000 dollars just to do a math equation. **Developer response:** Sorry to hear you are having problems getting MathCam to work. It should work fine with the 4 basic types of problems; with mean, mode & median problems and also simplifying numeric expressions. It doesn't work with handwritten problems and works better with larger font sizes or zoomed in screen. Some examples of the problems MathCam can solve are shown here: http://turtlebeachstudio.com/mathcam and you can see it in action on the App Store videos. ### 1/5 — J *2021-01-21* The app is not good at all when you show the problem you want it blinks for who knows how long and the app mistakes commas for decimals when it should know the difference for how long it takes to work **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. It sounds like the size of the math problem text you are trying to solve is too small. If it is on screen, try zooming the screen to make the text bigger. I just verified all the math problems shown in the image at http://turtlebeachstudio.com/mathcam and all were solved immediately, including the mean, mode, median problems containing commas and decimals. ### 2/5 — It’s wrong *2020-11-11* I am literally just holding it and the solver takes so long to pop up. It just blinks **Developer response:** Sorry to hear you are having problems getting MathCam to work. It should work fine with the 4 basic types of problems; with mean, mode & median problems and also simplifying numeric expressions. It doesn't work with handwritten problems and works better with larger font sizes or zoomed in screen. Some examples of the problems MathCam can solve are shown here: http://turtlebeachstudio.com/mathcam A user in the United Kingdom wrote: Amazing ★★★★★ by ro_fergo – Apr 20, 2020 Really good knows exactly what the question is that you want it to answer ! ### 1/5 — HORRIBLE *2020-08-13* It wound not even salivé the problem it just keeps blinking **Developer response:** Sorry to hear you are having problems getting MathCam to work. It should work fine with the 4 basic types of problems; with mean, mode & median problems and also simplifying numeric expressions. It doesn't work with handwritten problems. Some examples of the problems MathCam can solve are shown here: http://turtlebeachstudio.com/mathcam A user in the United Kingdom wrote: Amazing ★★★★★ by ro_fergo – Apr 20, 2020 Really good knows exactly what the question is that you want it to answer ! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2020-04-20* Really good knows exactly what the question is that you want it to answer ! **Developer response:** Hello ro_fergo, thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you are enjoying the app! ### 1/5 — 🤔 *2019-10-20* C’est trop longue ### 1/5 — Does not work *2018-07-17* This doesn’t work. Great idea though. It just scans and scans then you get an error saying it can’t do algebra (regardless of what you type in) **Developer response:** Thank you for reporting this bug. It has been fixed in update v2.2.1. ### 3/5 — Does not recognize handwritten layouts *2017-05-02* Sorry **Developer response:** Hi Tattenbach - You are correct, MathCam was not designed to recognize handwritten layouts. It will sometimes work with handwritten layouts if it's really neat handwriting. ### 5/5 — Works great as shown, just remember to allow access to camera. *2016-10-30* Works great on my iPad and even better on my 6s. Not perfect but with decent lighting and a good problem, works almost instantly! I'm actually very impressed with the speed once you have a nicely lit typed out problem. The update also helps the visual aesthetic. Works well on printed problems, not really hand written. ### 2/5 — It's ok *2016-07-19* It's not the best app but it can do some of the simpler problems. When I tried it could do negatives though. ## Frequently asked questions about MathCam ### How does MathCam solve math problems? MathCam uses your device's camera to scan math problems. It then processes the image to identify the numbers and operations, providing the answer and a step-by-step breakdown. ### What types of math problems can MathCam solve? MathCam can solve basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. It also handles order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), mean, mode, median, range, powers, exponents, whole numbers, and decimal numbers. ### Can MathCam solve problems from screens? Yes, MathCam is designed to work with math problems displayed on paper, in workbooks, or directly from computer and device screens. ### Does MathCam have ads? No, MathCam does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience. ### What devices does MathCam support? MathCam is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, supporting both portrait and landscape screen orientations. ### What is the user rating for MathCam? MathCam has a rating of 1.5 stars based on 11 user ratings. ### How often is MathCam updated? The latest version of MathCam is 2.2.1, which was released on May 28, 2019. Updates may occur periodically to improve functionality and compatibility. ### What is the age rating for MathCam? MathCam has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of young learners and users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.1 — 2019-05-28 Bug fixes and performance improvements. Occasionally a scan would incorrectly show an invalid algebraic expression, which is now fixed. ### 2.2.0 — 2018-06-22 Version 2.2.0 includes processing for: • Order of Operations (PEMDAS / BODMAS) • Mean, Median, Mode & Range • Powers / Exponents • Factorials • Trig functions Improved View Finder: • 4 sizes available (double-tap on screen to change size) • Color coded for pause scanning and dragging ### 2.1.2 — 2017-04-20 Bug fix to correct another problem with the "How To Use" help screens. ### 2.1.1 — 2017-04-18 Bug fix to correct a problem with the "How To Use" help screens. ### 2.1.0 — 2017-04-13 User experience improvements: - Larger area to show result step details - Smoother animated math problem View Finder - New, easy to follow, animated "How to use" screens - New options screen - New app icon. ## Apps similar to MathCam | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Chord](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord/id1500126852) | 4.8 (81) | $2.99 | Education | | [Order of Operations Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/order-of-operations-calculator/id1596258086) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Ink Flashcards: Study & Review](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-flashcards-study-and-review/id1602851047) | — | Free | Education | | [Math Scaner - AI Math Solver](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-scaner-ai-math-solver/id1543399298) | 4.4 (360) | Free | Education | | [CISSP Practice Questions](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cissp-practice-questions/id1315025990) | 4.5 (317) | Free | Education | | [Photo Recipes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-recipes/id6503148217) | 5.0 (1) | $2.99 | Education | ## More apps by Turtle Beach Studio - [5BX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5bx/id1501496048) All apps by Turtle Beach Studio: https://appshunter.io/developer/691037514 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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