# Photomath vs WhiteBoard by LiveBoard

The clearest difference is rating: Photomath at 4.8 against WhiteBoard by LiveBoard's 4.2. Photomath also leads on ratings volume (733K vs 348) and review sentiment (61% vs 48%). WhiteBoard by LiveBoard's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photomath sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and WhiteBoard by LiveBoard sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photomath holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photomath has 733K ratings behind it against 348, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Photomath's written reviews are positive against 48% of WhiteBoard by LiveBoard's.

Photomath ships an update monthly, WhiteBoard by LiveBoard every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photomath | WhiteBoard by LiveBoard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (733K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomath/id919087726/reviews)** | [4.2 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-by-liveboard/id1132607923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **733K** | 348 |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 47.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [LiveBoard, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634380557) |

## What reviewers say

### Photomath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomath/id919087726)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Education, #86 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Scan any math problem to receive instant, step-by-step explanations and accurate solutions. This app breaks down complex problems into manageable steps, helping users understand the 'how' and 'why' of math. It supports a wide range of math topics, from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus.

**Highlights:** Scan math problems, Step-by-step explanations, Word problem solver, Interactive graphs, Multiple solution methods, Scientific calculator

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photomath Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Photomath Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Photomath Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Photomath Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Photomath Plus | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for homework and understanding concepts
- 👍 Provides step-by-step solutions and explanations
- 🤖 Accurate and reliable for solving equations
- 💡 Useful for checking work and learning from mistakes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for accessing step-by-step explanations
- 🔒 Concerns about using the app to cheat
- 🐛 Camera focusing issues and inability to solve certain problem types
- 💸 Expensive monthly subscription fee

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers or solutions provided for some problems
- Compatibility issues with newer devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Support for word problems and more advanced math concepts
- Option to use front-facing camera for scanning
- Cheaper or one-time payment model instead of subscription


### WhiteBoard by LiveBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-by-liveboard/id1132607923)

This interactive smartboard app facilitates teaching, tutoring, and collaboration. It allows users to share experiences, engage students with live chat, and make lessons visually accessible. Users can record sessions for later review or share them on social media.

**Highlights:** Interactive smartboard for teaching and tutoring, Real-time student engagement with live chat, Import images and PDFs for visualization, Record and share video lessons, Create unlimited boards and student groups, Integrate Zoom calls directly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveBoard Classroom plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Classroom plan | $8.99 | per month |
| LiveBoard Premium plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Online Tutoring plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.49 | per month |
| Tutoring Small Plan | $18.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Tutoring Big Plan | $38.99 | per month |
| Premium | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Excellent real-time collaboration features
- ✏️ Smooth Apple Pencil support
- 📐 Mathematical equation and LaTeX support
- 🆓 Generous free version with core features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ⏱️ Significant latency and lag issues
- 🔗 Poor synchronization between devices
- 💳 Expensive subscription pricing
- 📹 Recording feature unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Drawings disappear or become invisible
- Lag when writing with Apple Pencil
- Text positioning differs between devices
- Images cannot be moved after placement

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- More drawing shapes and tools (triangles, pentagons, etc.)
- Laser pointer feature
- Highlighter tool
- Music staff notation lines for music teachers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photomath free?

Photomath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WhiteBoard by LiveBoard free?

WhiteBoard by LiveBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photomath or WhiteBoard by LiveBoard?

Photomath is rated higher. Photomath averages 4.8 out of 5 from 733K ratings, while WhiteBoard by LiveBoard averages 4.2 from 348 ratings.

### Do Photomath or WhiteBoard by LiveBoard have ads?

Neither Photomath nor WhiteBoard by LiveBoard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photomath or WhiteBoard by LiveBoard?

Photomath ships an update monthly, and WhiteBoard by LiveBoard every 9 days. Most recently, Photomath was updated on November 11, 2026 and WhiteBoard by LiveBoard on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*