Comparison

Mathway vs Math Solver AI

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

Math Solver AI

This AI-powered tool solves complex math problems from algebra to calculus instantly. Snap a photo of your math question and receive a step-by-step explanation to help you understand the solution process.

Highlights
  • AI-powered math problem solving
  • Instant solutions via photo
  • Step-by-step reasoning
  • Supports algebra, calculus, geometry
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Snap a photo of any math problem and get a clear, step-by-step solution in seconds. Point your camera at a question — handwritten, printed, from a textbook or a worksheet — and get the answer together with the reasoning behind it, line by line. The goal is not to hand you a number. It is to show you how the number is reached, so the next question gets easier. WHAT IT SOLVES • Arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages • Algebra — equations, inequalities, systems, factoring • Functions, graphs, logarithms, trigonometry • Calculus — derivatives, integrals, limits, series • Geometry — angles, areas, volumes, proofs • Word problems, statistics and probability • Physics and chemistry problems that need formulas HOW IT WORKS 1. Point the camera at the question, or pick an image from your gallery. 2. Get the answer with every step written out. 3. Still stuck? Ask a follow-up in chat and have it explained a different way. BUILT FOR ACTUALLY LEARNING • Step-by-step reasoning, not just a final answer • Follow-up chat — ask "why does that step work?" as many times as you need • Reads handwriting, textbook pages, worksheets and screenshots • Every solved problem saved to history, ready to review before a test • Fast, clean, one-handed interface • Works in 14 languages WHO IT IS FOR Middle school, high school and university students. Parents helping with homework. Anyone brushing up before an exam, a placement test or a job assessment. Stop staring at a problem you cannot start. Take a photo and see the first step. SUBSCRIPTION Some features are part of an optional subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://berkaygemici.github.io/mathai Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mathway4 screens
Math Solver AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mathway at 4.9 against Math Solver AI's 3.8. Mathway also leads on ratings volume (425K vs 6) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). Math Solver AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 51%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Math Solver AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 67% of Math Solver AI'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, Math Solver AI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mathway versus Math Solver AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathwayMath Solver AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (425K ratings) — better3.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings425K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChegg, Inc.Berkay Gemici

Customer experience

Mathway

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

Math Solver AI

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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 AI

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

Math Solver AI

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Mathway free?
Mathway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Solver AI free?
Math Solver AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathway or Math Solver AI?
Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Math Solver AI averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Mathway or Math Solver AI have ads?
Mathway shows ads; Math Solver AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Mathway or Math Solver AI?
Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Math Solver AI every 2 months. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 26, 2026 and Math Solver AI on September 18, 2026.

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