Desmos Test Mode vs PhotoMath Solver AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Desmos Test Mode
This app provides restricted versions of graphing and scientific calculators designed to meet exam requirements. It allows users to practice for specific state or national assessments by selecting the appropriate test mode. Full, unrestricted calculator features are available in separate applications.
- Exam-compliant calculator modes
- Graphing capabilities
- Scientific calculator functions
- Data tables and statistics
- Interactive sliders
- Points of interest on graphs
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** These are restricted versions of the Desmos Calculators that comply with exam requirements. To prepare for specific state or national assessments, select the corresponding test from the menu in the app. Find out whether Desmos is used for your test at www.desmos.com/testing. If you’d like to use full, unrestricted versions of the calculators, download the Scientific or Graphing Calculator apps or visit www.desmos.com. ** At Desmos, we imagine a world of universal math literacy where math is accessible and enjoyable for all students. To that end, we’ve built simple yet powerful calculators. They’re intuitive, beautiful, and completely free. - - - Graphing Calculator Features: Graphing: Plot polar, Cartesian, and parametric graphs. There’s no limit to how many expressions you can graph at one time—and you don’t even need to enter expressions in y= form! Sliders: Adjust values interactively to build intuition, or animate any parameter to visualize its effect on the graph. Tables: Input and plot data, or create an input-output table for any function. Statistics: Use regressions to find the lines (or other curves!) that best fit your data. Zooming: Scale the axes independently or at the same time with the pinch of two fingers, or edit the window size manually to get the perfect view of your graph. Points of Interest: Touch a curve to show its maximum and minimum values, intercepts, and points of intersection with other curves. Tap any of these points of interest to see their coordinates. Hold and drag along a curve to see the coordinates change under your finger as you trace. - - - Scientific Calculator Features: Variables: Assign values to variables that you can use in other expressions. Since all of your work is held in the expressions list, you can compute a value once and use it in many places simultaneously. Take advantage of the “ans” key, which always stores the value of the previous expression. Arithmetic: Beyond the four basic operations, the scientific calculator also supports exponentiation, radicals, absolute value, logarithms, rounding, and percentages. Trigonometry: Evaluate the fundamental trigonometric functions and their inverses using either radians or degrees for angle measure. Statistics: Compute the mean and standard deviation (sample or population) of a list of data. Combinatorics: Count combinations and permutations and calculate factorials. - - - Four-Function Calculator Features: Simple and Beautiful: Just the basics done right. Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and take square roots. Multiple Expressions: Unlike many four-function calculators, all of your previous work remains visible on the screen. The special “ans” key always holds the value of the previous computation (and updates automatically!), so you never have to remember or copy a result.
PhotoMath Solver AI
Instantly solve and learn any math problem by taking a photo. Get step-by-step solutions and clear explanations for algebra, calculus, and more. This AI-powered tutor helps students of all levels understand math concepts better and faster.
- Photo math problem solver
- Step-by-step AI explanations
- Handles typed and handwritten problems
- Supports all math levels
- History for saved problems
- Export solutions as PDF
- Graph plotting
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MathBox – Your AI Math Tutor for Students MathBox is a personal AI tutor that helps you understand math, not just memorize it. Take a photo of any math problem—typed or handwritten—and get a clear, step-by-step walkthrough with explanations designed to teach you the method. Whether you're learning algebra, calculus, or basic arithmetic, MathBox guides you through each topic so you build real understanding. Built for students of all levels, MathBox turns your phone into a 24/7 learning companion. Use it to review classwork, prepare for exams, study new topics, or finally make sense of that one subject you've struggled with. Why Students Learn with MathBox: * Photo a math problem and walk through it step by step * Detailed explanations written by advanced math AI tutors * Works with typed or handwritten problems * Supports all levels: elementary, middle school, high school, and college * Save and review past lessons in your History * Export walkthroughs as PDF for study notes Topics Covered: * Basic Math: Arithmetic, fractions, decimals, factors, powers, roots * Algebra: Linear & quadratic equations, inequalities, systems, graphs * Geometry: Angles, shapes, theorems, coordinate geometry * Calculus: Limits, derivatives, integrals * And many more... Extra Features: * Works with camera and photo library * Graph plotting and visual explanations * Clean interface for distraction-free learning Premium Upgrade: Upgrade to MathBox Premium for full step-by-step lessons, detailed explanations, and an ad-free learning experience. Subscription Options: * Weekly or monthly plans * Cancel anytime in your Apple account settings MathBox is the smarter way to learn math. Understand better. Study with confidence. Privacy Policy: https://boxmath.co/privacy_policy.html Terms and Conditions: https://boxmath.co/terms_and_conditions.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PhotoMath Solver AI at 4.4 against Desmos Test Mode's 1.6. PhotoMath Solver AI also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 17%) and ratings volume (13K vs 370). Desmos Test Mode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PhotoMath Solver AI sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Desmos Test Mode asks for nothing beyond the download.
PhotoMath Solver AI holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoMath Solver AI has 13K ratings behind it against 370, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Desmos Test Mode's written reviews are positive against 55% of PhotoMath Solver AI's.
Desmos Test Mode ships an update every 4 months, PhotoMath Solver AI every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Desmos Test Mode | PhotoMath Solver AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (370 ratings) | 4.4 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | 54.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 370 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Desmos | RLAM FZCO |
Customer experience
Desmos Test Mode
PhotoMath Solver AI
User reviews
Desmos Test Mode
From 370 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Useful app for tests
- 🔒 Secure calculator mode
- 👍 Free alternative to expensive calculators
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔒 Overly restrictive app lock
- 👎 Poor user interface and usability
PhotoMath Solver AI
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for solving math problems
- 🚀 Provides step-by-step solutions
- 💡 Useful for online/self-learning students
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy in solutions
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Issues with restoring purchases and accessing content
Bugs and requests
Desmos Test Mode
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes during use
- Unexpected phone behavior and lockouts
- Compatibility issues across different devices and OS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Add customization options for the calculator interface
- Improve compatibility with older devices
- Provide more flexible calculator modes during tests
PhotoMath Solver AI
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera issues leading to poor image quality
- Repeated prompts to leave a review
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
Requested features
3 requests- Show step-by-step work instead of just the answer
- Support for more advanced math concepts like calculus
- Ability to input text-based word problems
In-app purchases
Desmos Test Mode
No in-app purchases
PhotoMath Solver AI
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