Comparison

Mathway vs WordMath

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

WordMath

Instantly solve math word problems by scanning them with your device. Get step-by-step solutions, explore graphical plots, and tackle a wide range of algebra and calculus topics. Premium users enjoy unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Scan and solve word problems
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Graphical plot representation
  • Supports algebra to calculus topics
  • Unlimited premium access
Features
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With WordMath you can just scan the problem and get step by step solutions. You can also scan word problems and WordMath either automatically detects the problems and gives the solution or display the full web solution results. Also explore the graphical plot representation of the solution. WordMath can solve basic algebra problems to college-level problems step by step. Topics include but not limited to, quadratic equations, square root problems, system of equations, absolute value equations, inequalities, derivatives, limit, integral, sums, multivariable equations, logarithms, trigonometry, and most of the calculus topics. By subscription premium users can use WordMath features unlimited. Terms of Use: https://gorkemalgan.github.io/wormath/termofuse/ Contact: gaftpupa@gmail.com

Screenshots

Mathway4 screens
WordMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mathway at 4.9 against WordMath's 3.6. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). WordMath's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 51%). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and WordMath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 75% of WordMath'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, WordMath every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Mathway versus WordMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathwayWordMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (425K ratings) — better3.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings425K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#107 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChegg, Inc.EverPixel Yazilim Anonim Sirketi

Customer experience

Mathway

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

WordMath

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

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

WordMath

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
3 purchases

WordMath

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Unlimited acess3 Days trial$29.996 Months

Questions

Is Mathway free?
Mathway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WordMath free?
WordMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathway or WordMath?
Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while WordMath averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Mathway or WordMath have ads?
Mathway shows ads; WordMath does not.
Which is updated more often, Mathway or WordMath?
Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and WordMath every 4 months. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 24, 2026 and WordMath on September 22, 2026.

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