Brainly
Social learning network that pairs student questions with step by step answers verified by moderators with optional Brainly Plus subscription that removes ads and adds premium features.
Pricing Free / $24 per year
Category education
Difficulty Beginner
Type Web App
Status Active
Photomath
Camera based math solver that scans problems and shows step by step explanations with multiple methods and visual hints for faster learning.
Pricing Free / $9.99 per month
Category education
Difficulty Beginner
Type Web App
Status Active
Feature Tags Comparison
Only in Brainly
learninghomeworkstudentsanswersstudy
Shared
education
Only in Photomath
mathsolverocrtutoring
Key Features
Brainly
- • Step by Step Help: Worked solutions that explain reasoning
- • Verified Contributors: Verified badges and trusted contributors
- • Subject Coverage: Multiple school subjects
- • Moderation: Guidelines reporting and Honor Code
- • Mobile Apps: iOS and Android with notifications
- • Search and Archives: Find solved problems
Photomath
- • Camera scan: Recognize handwritten and printed math with fast OCR and layout parsing
- • Step by step paths: Follow numbered steps with reasons to build understanding
- • Alternate methods: Compare different solution approaches when available
- • Visual aids: See graphs number lines and color cues for key transitions
- • Practice packs: Explore textbook style problems aligned to common curricula
- • History and bookmarks: Revisit previous scans to reinforce similar patterns
Use Cases
Brainly
- → Homework Support: Break down tough problems into steps
- → Exam Prep: Search similar questions and explanations
- → Language Learning: Grammar and translation questions
- → STEM Practice: Check setups units steps
- → Study Groups: Collaborate responsibly
- → Accessibility: Photo questions on mobile
Photomath
- → Check homework procedures before submitting
- → Study alternate methods to deepen conceptual understanding
- → Graph functions to visualize roots and intersections
- → Practice textbook style sets for upcoming quizzes
- → Review past mistakes by scanning similar problems again
- → Use hints to identify the next step not just the answer
Perfect For
Brainly
Middle and high school students parents tutors and educators seeking step by step study help with community moderation ad free options and mobile convenience
Photomath
middle and high school students, college freshmen in remedial math, parents and tutors, adult learners returning to math who need clear guided explanations
Capabilities
Brainly
Questions and Photos Basic
Community and Mods Basic
Search and Archives Basic
Ad Free Plus Basic
Photomath
Camera OCR Basic
Guided steps Intermediate
Multiple methods Intermediate
Curriculum packs Basic
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