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Photomath: price, features and how it handles homework
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Quick answer
Photomath is a Google-owned app that solves math problems from a photo and shows step-by-step solutions. Basic steps are free; Photomath Plus costs about $9.99 a month (less on an annual plan) and adds animated tutorials and textbook solutions. It gives the answer immediately, so it works best for checking finished work.
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What is Photomath?
Photomath is one of the most downloaded education apps in the world. Students point their phone camera at a printed or handwritten problem and get the solution with each step laid out.
That speed is the catch: the answer is on screen right away. Used after a student finishes a problem, it is an excellent checker and explainer. Used before, it is a copying machine.
Does Photomath give students the answers?
Yes. Photomath shows the answer and the steps. The free tier gives basic step-by-step solutions; Plus adds animated tutorials and deeper "why" explanations.
Key features
- Camera scanning for printed and handwritten problems
- Step-by-step solutions with multiple methods
- Animated tutorials and textbook solutions with Plus
- Covers arithmetic through calculus
Photomath pricing
Free option: Free basic step-by-step solutions.
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Scan problems, basic step-by-step solutions |
| Photomath Plus | About $9.99/month; cheaper annual plan | Animated tutorials, textbook solutions, deeper explanations; 7-day free trial |
Prices are US list prices checked in October 2026 from the official site, app store listings and recent reviews. They change with promotions, region and billing period. Confirm on Photomath's site before you pay.
Age requirements and safety
Check the app store age rating and use parental controls for younger children.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fast and accurate on clean, printed problems
- Free tier is genuinely useful
Cons
- Shows the answer up front
- Math only
- Word problems and messy handwriting trip it up
How to use Photomath so your child actually learns
- House rule: solve first, then scan to check.
- If the answer differs, have your child find the first step where they went wrong.
Our verdict
The best free math checker. Set a solve-first rule or it will do the homework for them.
Photomath FAQ
Is Photomath free?
Yes, the core app with basic step-by-step solutions is free. Photomath Plus is a paid upgrade at about $9.99 per month, with a cheaper annual option and a 7-day free trial.
Does Photomath just give the answer?
Yes, it shows the answer along with the steps. That makes it best for checking work after a student has tried the problem.
Who owns Photomath?
Photomath is owned by Google.
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Sources
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