Duolingo Max vs Photomath

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Duolingo Max

Duolingo Max

Premium Duolingo tier that adds AI features like Explain My Answer and Roleplay conversations, available for select courses and platforms.

Pricing Free app, Max from $30 per month
Category education
Difficulty Beginner
Type Web App
Status Active
Photomath

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

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Key Features

Duolingo Max

  • • Explain My Answer gives instant grammar and usage feedback
  • • Roleplay simulates conversations with adaptive prompts
  • • Integrated with normal lessons and streak progress
  • • Available on select languages and primarily iOS first
  • • Supports speaking and listening drills with feedback
  • • Works offline for core lessons with sync later

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

Duolingo Max

  • → Drill grammar with step by step explanations after mistakes
  • → Practice conversation in a safe AI dialog before travel
  • → Prepare for placement tests with targeted Roleplay sessions
  • → Build confidence answering tricky listening prompts
  • → Supplement classroom learning with tutor style feedback
  • → Maintain streaks while getting deeper corrections

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

Duolingo Max

language learners students travelers and professionals who want AI supported feedback and conversation practice inside Duolingo

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

Duolingo Max

Answer breakdowns Intermediate
Roleplay dialogs Intermediate
Lessons and streaks Basic
Platforms and plans Basic

Photomath

Camera OCR Basic
Guided steps Intermediate
Multiple methods Intermediate
Curriculum packs Basic

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