# Photomath vs Go Math

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Go Math at 88% against Photomath's 51%. Go Math also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Photomath's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (733K vs 100). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photomath sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Go Math sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photomath holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photomath has 733K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Photomath's written reviews are positive against 88% of Go Math's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Photomath ships an update monthly, Go Math every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photomath | Go Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (733K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomath/id919087726/reviews)** | [4.4 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-math-learn-math-and-games/id1533830942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **733K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Omer Levi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480878762) |

## What reviewers say

### Photomath

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

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Education, #53 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| Photomath Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Photomath Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Photomath Plus | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Photomath Plus | $69.99 | per year |

**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


### Go Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-math-learn-math-and-games/id1533830942)

Practice math skills with a variety of free exercises and games. This app offers thousands of math problems, including word problems, percentages, fractions, and more, suitable for all ages. Improve your understanding and master different math concepts through engaging practice.

**Highlights:** Free math questions for all ages, Thousands of math problems, Math games for practice, Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Includes percentage, fractions, and motion problems, Learn math tricks and word problems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Go Math Yearly 70% | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $23.99 | per year |
| Go Math Family Yearly 70% | $29.99 | per year |
| Half Year Plan | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Family Plan Discount | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Medium package of coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Go Math Lifetime 70% | $17.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime plan discount | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photomath free?

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

### Is Go Math free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photomath or Go Math?

Photomath is rated higher. Photomath averages 4.8 out of 5 from 733K ratings, while Go Math averages 4.4 from 100 ratings.

### Do Photomath or Go Math have ads?

Neither Photomath nor Go Math shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photomath or Go Math?

Photomath ships an update monthly, and Go Math every 3 days. Most recently, Photomath was updated on September 24, 2026 and Go Math on September 17, 2026.

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