Comparison

Mathway vs Maphi

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Math problem solver
  • Homework scanner
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Algebra solver
  • Graphing calculator
  • Calculus solver
Features
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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

About

Maphi

This app offers an interactive way to learn and solve mathematical problems. Users can manipulate expressions directly on screen to discover solutions, with a step-by-step guide available for assistance. Gamification elements make the learning process engaging.

Highlights
  • Interactive expression manipulation
  • Touch, swipe, and drag controls
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Gamification elements
  • Arithmetic, Variables, Fractions
  • Linear equations, Derivatives, Integrals
Features
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Maphi makes understanding math easier than ever before! You can touch, swipe, and drag mathematical expressions to find your very own solutions to challenging mathematical problems. You’ll soon realise: The best way to understand Math, is to do it yourself. And the best way to do it yourself is with Maphi! Among others, the free version allows the full use of the following chapters: - Arithmetic - Variables - Fractions - Distributive Law - Linear equations The pro version contains the additional chapters: - Rational equations with linear terms - Systems of linear equations - Powers - Derivatives - Integrals Maphi is based on an advanced computer algebra system that has been optimized for ease of use and touch control. If you get stuck a step-by-step guide can be activated for immediate assistance. The unique didactic approach and gamification elements make learning math an interesting and fun experience. See https://www.maphi.app/tos for our general terms and conditions.

Screenshots

Mathway4 screens
Maphi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maphi at 93% against Mathway's 51%. Maphi also leads on iOS requirement (10 vs 17.0). Mathway's advantage is ratings volume (425K vs 39) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Maphi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 93% of Maphi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Maphi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Mathway versus Maphi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathwayMaphi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (425K ratings) — better4.6 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews93.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings425K — better39
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.010 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChegg, Inc.Edutapps GmbH

Customer experience

Mathway

All ratings424,600 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative43.9%

Maphi

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.0%

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

Maphi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Mathway

Subscriptions8
  • 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
4 purchases

Maphi

Subscriptions3
  • Maphi Pro 1 Month$2.491 Month
  • Maphi Pro 6 Months$4.996 Months
  • Maphi Pro 12 Months$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Maphi Pro Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Mathway free?
Mathway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maphi free?
Maphi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathway or Maphi?
Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Maphi averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.
Do Mathway or Maphi have ads?
Both Mathway and Maphi show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathway or Maphi?
Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Maphi fortnightly. Most recently, Mathway was updated on October 2, 2026 and Maphi on July 16, 2026.

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