Comparison

Symbolab Practice vs PhotoMath Solver AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Symbolab Practice

Master math concepts through unlimited practice problems with personalized hints and instant feedback. Track your progress, prepare for exams with quizzes, and drill down into specific math topics from pre-algebra to calculus.

Highlights
  • Tens of thousands of math problems
  • Personalized hints
  • Instant feedback
  • Exam preparation quizzes
  • Topic-specific drills
  • Progress tracking and insights
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Practice, practice, practice! There’s no better way to build your Math confidence and skill. Unlimited practice requires a subscription. Get the most from your study time with the Symbolab Practice app: • Practice tens of thousands of Math problems with hints personalized for you • Get instant feedback • Get the basics in place first! • Get used to solving different kinds of problems • Receive helpful hints so you can master each stage of the equation • Take a quiz (to prepare you for exams) • Drill down any Math topic • Check your progress, get insights and tips Topics covered include Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Functions, Matrices & Vectors. Covering fractions through equations to integrals and differential equations. Subscription payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of use: https://www.symbolab.com/public/terms.pdf Privacy policy: https://www.symbolab.com/public/privacy.pdf

About

PhotoMath Solver AI

Instantly solve and learn any math problem by taking a photo. Get step-by-step solutions and clear explanations for algebra, calculus, and more. This AI-powered tutor helps students of all levels understand math concepts better and faster.

Highlights
  • Photo math problem solver
  • Step-by-step AI explanations
  • Handles typed and handwritten problems
  • Supports all math levels
  • History for saved problems
  • Export solutions as PDF
  • Graph plotting
Features
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MathBox – Your AI Math Tutor for Students MathBox is a personal AI tutor that helps you understand math, not just memorize it. Take a photo of any math problem—typed or handwritten—and get a clear, step-by-step walkthrough with explanations designed to teach you the method. Whether you're learning algebra, calculus, or basic arithmetic, MathBox guides you through each topic so you build real understanding. Built for students of all levels, MathBox turns your phone into a 24/7 learning companion. Use it to review classwork, prepare for exams, study new topics, or finally make sense of that one subject you've struggled with. Why Students Learn with MathBox: * Photo a math problem and walk through it step by step * Detailed explanations written by advanced math AI tutors * Works with typed or handwritten problems * Supports all levels: elementary, middle school, high school, and college * Save and review past lessons in your History * Export walkthroughs as PDF for study notes Topics Covered: * Basic Math: Arithmetic, fractions, decimals, factors, powers, roots * Algebra: Linear & quadratic equations, inequalities, systems, graphs * Geometry: Angles, shapes, theorems, coordinate geometry * Calculus: Limits, derivatives, integrals * And many more... Extra Features: * Works with camera and photo library * Graph plotting and visual explanations * Clean interface for distraction-free learning Premium Upgrade: Upgrade to MathBox Premium for full step-by-step lessons, detailed explanations, and an ad-free learning experience. Subscription Options: * Weekly or monthly plans * Cancel anytime in your Apple account settings MathBox is the smarter way to learn math. Understand better. Study with confidence. Privacy Policy: https://boxmath.co/privacy_policy.html Terms and Conditions: https://boxmath.co/terms_and_conditions.html

Screenshots

Symbolab Practice4 screens
PhotoMath Solver AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PhotoMath Solver AI at 4.4 against Symbolab Practice's 4.0. PhotoMath Solver AI also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 42) and review sentiment (55% vs 42%). Symbolab Practice's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Symbolab Practice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and PhotoMath Solver AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhotoMath Solver AI holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoMath Solver AI has 13K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Symbolab Practice's written reviews are positive against 55% of PhotoMath Solver AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symbolab Practice ships an update every 3 months, PhotoMath Solver AI every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Symbolab Practice versus PhotoMath Solver AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbolab PracticePhotoMath Solver AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (42 ratings)4.4 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews54.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4213K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSymbolabRLAM FZCO

Customer experience

Symbolab Practice

All ratings42 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral19.2%
Negative38.5%

PhotoMath Solver AI

All ratings13,321 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative41.8%

Bugs and requests

Symbolab Practice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PhotoMath Solver AI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera issues leading to poor image quality
  • Repeated prompts to leave a review
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

3 requests
  • Show step-by-step work instead of just the answer
  • Support for more advanced math concepts like calculus
  • Ability to input text-based word problems

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Symbolab Practice

Subscriptions3
  • Universal Weekly Subscription$2.497 Days
  • Universal Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Universal Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
10 purchases

PhotoMath Solver AI

Subscriptions10
  • Math Scanner Algera Solver$4.497 Days
  • Math Homework Solver 1 week$4.997 Days
  • Math Solver App 1 week$5.997 Days
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  • Math Physics Science AI Solver$5.997 Days
  • Math Homework Solver Discount$6.997 Days
  • Math Homework Solver 1W7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Math Homework Solution 1 month1 Month trial$17.991 Month
  • Math AI Help 1 Year - Discount$29.991 Year
  • Math Homework Solver 3 months$34.993 Months
  • Math Homework Solution 1 year1 Month trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Symbolab Practice free?
Symbolab Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhotoMath Solver AI free?
PhotoMath Solver AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Symbolab Practice or PhotoMath Solver AI?
PhotoMath Solver AI is rated higher. Symbolab Practice averages 4.0 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while PhotoMath Solver AI averages 4.4 from 13K ratings.
Do Symbolab Practice or PhotoMath Solver AI have ads?
Neither Symbolab Practice nor PhotoMath Solver AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Symbolab Practice or PhotoMath Solver AI?
Symbolab Practice ships an update every 3 months, and PhotoMath Solver AI every 6 weeks. Most recently, Symbolab Practice was updated on November 3, 2026 and PhotoMath Solver AI on November 9, 2026.

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