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
Chegg
Study help with step-by-step solutions, expert Q&A, writing and math tools. Plans cover homework, exam prep, and tutoring add-ons for students who want guided practice and faster clarity.
Pricing Starts $14.95 per month
Category education
Difficulty Beginner
Type Web App
Status Active
Feature Tags Comparison
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Key Features
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
Chegg
- • Step-by-step solutions for millions of textbook problems
- • Expert Q&A with fast responses for tough assignments
- • Math solver and writing tools for checks and citations
- • Mobile app to scan problems and study anywhere
- • Study Pack bundle with plagiarism and advanced math
- • Practice quizzes and exam-style prep where available
Use Cases
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
Chegg
- → Work through problem sets with verified steps and hints
- → Prep for exams by reviewing similar solved questions
- → Scan math problems and compare alternative methods
- → Polish essays with grammar and citation helpers
- → Ask experts for clarification on confusing topics
- → Create study playlists from saved problems and notes
Perfect For
Photomath
middle and high school students, college freshmen in remedial math, parents and tutors, adult learners returning to math who need clear guided explanations
Chegg
high-school and college students who want structured study help with worked solutions expert Q&A math and writing tools in one subscription
Capabilities
Photomath
Camera OCR Basic
Guided steps Intermediate
Multiple methods Intermediate
Curriculum packs Basic
Chegg
Worked Solutions Basic
Expert Help 24/7 Intermediate
Math and Writing Basic
Mobile and Bookmarks Basic
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