Mathway vs Symbolab Graphing Calculator
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
Symbolab Graphing Calculator
This interactive calculator allows users to graph various mathematical functions, conics, and inequalities without charge. It provides instant insights into function properties like extreme points, intercepts, and asymptotes. For deeper analysis, it links to a solver that offers step-by-step evaluations, available via in-app purchase.
- Graph multiple functions
- Show function properties
- Identify extreme points
- Identify intercepts
- Identify asymptotes
- Link to Symbolab Solver
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Interactive Graphing Calculator - graph functions, conics, and inequalities free of charge Graph multiple functions Instantly shows the function properties including extreme points, intercepts, and asymptotes Links directly to Symbolab Solver for a complete function evaluation with steps (steps requires an in app purchase)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mathway at 4.9 against Symbolab Graphing Calculator's 4.0. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 214) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). Symbolab Graphing Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model 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. Symbolab Graphing Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 214, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 35% of Symbolab Graphing Calculator's.
Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Symbolab Graphing Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathway | Symbolab Graphing Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (425K ratings) — better | 4.0 (214 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews — better | 34.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 425K — better | 214 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #99 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chegg, Inc. | Symbolab |
Customer experience
Mathway
Symbolab Graphing Calculator
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
Symbolab Graphing Calculator
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
Symbolab Graphing Calculator
No in-app purchases
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