Comparison

Beam vs Symbolab

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

Head to head

Calculator & Photo Solver

Free

📚 Education

★ 4.626K ratingsView app →

About

Beam

Features

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This application is a calculator of fixed end reactions in structural analyzer for educational or prototyping uses. Featured items are load designer by touching and drawer to PDF.

About

Symbolab

Solve any math problem by typing it in or taking a photo. Get step-by-step solutions for subjects from pre-algebra to calculus. This AI-powered tool offers personalized learning and insights for over 300 million users.

Highlights

Photo math solver
Step-by-step solutions
Calculus calculator
Graphing calculator
Trigonometry solver
AI-powered learning

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Math Made Easy with Symbolab! Type in or snap a picture of any math problem, including tricky word problems, and get easy-to-understand step-by-step solutions. From pre-algebra to calculus, trigonometry, and more. Let us help you solve any math problem with confidence & guide you along the way! Symbolab Problem Solver is composed of over five hundred of our most powerful calculators, including: •Calculus Calculator •Graphing Calculator •Fraction Calculator •Equation Calculator •Integral Calculator •Derivative Calculator •Limit Calculator •Inequality Calculator •Trigonometry Calculator •Matrix Calculator •Functions Calculator •Series Calculator •ODE Calculator •Laplace Transform Calculator Join Our Community of Learners: Symbolab is a powerful tool for learning math, with over 300 million users. Join and experience AI-powered, personalized assessments, insights and more. Our fully automated platform, driven by advanced machine learning algorithms, ensures a seamless and straightforward learning experience. Empower Your Learning Journey: Symbolab is much more than an app – it's an entire educational platform dedicated to empowering students just like you. Deepen your knowledge with our streamlined and user-friendly interface. With our streamlined and user-friendly interface, we provide free solutions with basic steps to any math problem you throw at us. Plus, for a subscription, you’ll gain access to more advanced steps and explanations. Symbolab is your go-to companion for problem-solving and learning. Download now and embark on a journey to excel in math! Terms of Use: https://www.symbolab.com/public/terms.pdf Privacy Policy: https://www.symbolab.com/public/privacy.pdf

Screenshots

Beam3 screens

Symbolab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beam at none against Symbolab's 8. Beam also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Symbolab's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 41 months). On price, ads 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. Symbolab sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beam ships an update every 41 months, Symbolab monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Beam versus Symbolab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Beam	Symbolab
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.6 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	26K — better
Update frequency	Every 41 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	6 MB	60 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Tsutomu Murata	Symbolab