Mathway vs xGeometry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mathway
Solve math problems instantly by taking a photo or typing your question. Get step-by-step solutions for algebra, graphing, calculus, and more. Understand complex math concepts with unlimited access to answers.
- Math problem solver
- Homework scanner
- Step-by-step solutions
- Algebra solver
- Graphing calculator
- Calculus solver
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Mathway is the world’s smartest math calculator for algebra, graphing, calculus and more! Mathway gives you unlimited access to math solutions that can help you understand complex concepts. Simply point your camera and snap a photo or type your math homework question for step-by-step answers. If a premium subscription option is selected: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same monthly or annual rate selected at the beginning of the subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.mathway.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mathway.com/privacy
xGeometry
This app helps solve geometry problems with step-by-step solutions. It supports various geometric data and allows users to draw directly on shapes to input information. Explore and manipulate shapes with interactive features and access reference sheets with formulas.
- Step-by-step problem solving
- Gesture input by drawing on shapes
- Smart shortest solution finder
- Customizable problem options
- Multiple shapes per problem
- Interactive shape exploration
- Reference sheets with formulas
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Solve geometric problems step by step! Features: + Elementary and middle school problems + Gesture: add new data drawing directly on the shape + Smart: it always finds the shortest solution + Options to customize the problem + Add multiple shapes to the same problem + Explore and play: resize or rotate shapes + Reference sheets with formulas and drawings Data supported by the editor: • segment, perimeter, area • sum, difference • fraction • equality • special angles
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mathway at 4.9 against xGeometry's 2.7. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 35) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). xGeometry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. xGeometry asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 64% of xGeometry's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, xGeometry every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathway | xGeometry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (425K ratings) — better | 2.7 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 425K — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #102 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chegg, Inc. | Matteo D'Ignazio |
Customer experience
Mathway
xGeometry
Bugs and requests
Mathway
Reported bugs
2 issues- Camera issues, unable to focus on problems
- Subscription issues, unable to access paid features
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to copy/paste equations
- Improved free version with step-by-step solutions
xGeometry
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mathway
- Steps (Monthly)3 variants$9.991 Month
- Steps (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Steps (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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- Steps (Monthly)$19.991 Month
- Steps (Annual)$39.991 Year
- Steps (Annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Steps (Annual)7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
- Steps (Annual)$79.991 Year
xGeometry
No in-app purchases
