PhotoMath Solver AI vs 5th Grade Math Tutor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
5th Grade Math Tutor
This app offers a comprehensive 5th-grade math curriculum designed to act as a personal math tutor. It provides video lessons, practice exercises, tests, and progress tracking to help students master math concepts.
- Complete 5th-grade math curriculum
- Video instruction
- Guided practice exercises
- Tests and quizzes
- Progress tracking
- Chapter reviews and final exam
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YourTeacher provides a complete 5th Grade Math curriculum with a personal math teacher. Search for the exact lesson you need or simply take the course from start to finish. Every lesson features video instruction, guided practice, tests, background modules, diagnostic quizzes, worksheets, notes, and more. Track your progress with our dynamic grade report and use the chapter reviews and final exam to solidify your knowledge. 3-Day Free Trial! Cancel at any time during the first 3 days after you’ve purchased the program and you will not be charged for the purchase! Terms of use: https://storage.googleapis.com/mathhelp/content/license/license-terms-and-conditions.pdf Privacy Policy https://storage.googleapis.com/mathhelp/content/license/privacy.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PhotoMath Solver AI at every 6 weeks against 5th Grade Math Tutor's every 12 months. PhotoMath Solver AI also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 275). 5th Grade Math Tutor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. PhotoMath Solver AI sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and 5th Grade Math Tutor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PhotoMath Solver AI against 4.5 for 5th Grade Math Tutor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoMath Solver AI has 13K ratings behind it against 275, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of PhotoMath Solver AI's written reviews are positive against 50% of 5th Grade Math Tutor's.
PhotoMath Solver AI ships an update every 6 weeks, 5th Grade Math Tutor every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhotoMath Solver AI | 5th Grade Math Tutor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (13K ratings) | 4.5 (275 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 275 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RLAM FZCO | YourTeacher.com |
Customer experience
PhotoMath Solver AI
5th Grade Math Tutor
Bugs and 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
5th Grade Math Tutor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PhotoMath Solver AI
- 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
- Math Homework Solver Unlimited$39.99
5th Grade Math Tutor
- 5th Grade Math3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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