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MathGPT vs Photomath

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

MathGPT

Math-first homework helper that also runs PhysicsGPT, ChemGPT and AccountingGPT off the same input box

3.8Free

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Photomath

The original camera math solver, now fully owned by Google

4.6$6/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: MathGPT does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Photomath

    3.8 against 4.6

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Education tools

Side by side

Compared onMathGPTPhotomath
Our rating3.84.6Better
Starts atFree$6/mo
Free planYesYes
CategoryEducationEducation
PlansFreeFrom $6/mo
Key features
  • Step-by-step math problem solving from typed or photographed input
  • Switchable PhysicsGPT, ChemGPT and AccountingGPT modes
  • Lecture summarizer and video gallery
  • Practice tests
  • Dedicated AP Exam Hub
  • Pioneered camera-based math problem solving
  • Step-by-step solutions for printed and handwritten problems
  • Acquired by Google, announced May 2022
  • Free tier for basic use
  • Fully integrated into Google's Play Store portfolio by 2024
Pros
  • Four subjects covered from one shared interface
  • AP Exam Hub targets standardized test prep specifically, not just generic homework
  • Step-by-step solving supports learning the method, not just the final answer
  • Pioneered the exact camera-based interaction competitors later adopted
  • Now backed by Google's resources and infrastructure
  • Free tier covers real basic problem-solving use
Cons
  • Easy to misuse as an answer shortcut rather than a study aid
  • Free-tier limits and paid pricing weren't specified on the pages checked
  • Photographed-problem accuracy depends on handwriting and image clarity
  • Deeper step-by-step explanations require a paid tier
  • Broader subject coverage than pure math is more limited than some competitors
  • Now part of Google's larger portfolio rather than an independent company
CompanyMathGPTPhotomath, founded 2014

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260824. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is MathGPT better than Photomath?

In our reviews MathGPT scores 3.8 and Photomath scores 4.6. The better pick depends on the job. MathGPT: Math-first homework helper that also runs PhysicsGPT, ChemGPT and AccountingGPT off the same input box. Photomath: The original camera math solver, now fully owned by Google.

Which is cheaper, MathGPT or Photomath?

MathGPT: free. Photomath: from $6/mo.

Do MathGPT and Photomath have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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