Mathway vs Math Solver
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
Math Solver
Instantly solve math problems by taking a photo or importing an image. Get step-by-step solutions for a wide range of math topics, from basic arithmetic to calculus. Includes a powerful calculator with conversion tools.
- Photo problem scanner
- Step-by-step solutions
- Math keyboard and editor
- Basic to calculus math support
- Basic & scientific calculator
- Currency converter
- Save calculations
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-PhotoMath • Take photos and import photos from Album or Files. • Step-by-step solutions. (English Version) • Math Keyboard, Professional Math Editor • Basic math • Algebra • PreCalculus & calculus • Trigonometry • Matrix • Limit -Basic & Scientific Calculator • Made for iPad & iPhone • Calculate with Degrees or Radians • Currency Converter • Save all calculations. • Portrait and Landscape Mode. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchases. 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 before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/f-calculator/privacy-policy Terms Of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/f-calculator/terms-of-service Support: https://friverstudio.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mathway at 4.9 against Math Solver's 4.3. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 41) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). Math Solver's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Math Solver sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 50% positive.
Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Math Solver every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathway | Math Solver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (425K ratings) — better | 4.3 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 425K — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #122 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chegg, Inc. | HK FRIVER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
Mathway
Math Solver
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
Math Solver
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
Math Solver
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly$69.991 Year
