Mathway: Math Problem Solver vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Mathway: Math Problem Solver's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Mathway: Math Problem Solver This App	Photomath Nemesis	QANDA: AI Homework Helper Contender	Brainly: AI Homework Helper Contender	Socratic by Google Contender	Course Hero: AI Homework Help Peer	GeoGebra Graphing Calculator Peer	Khan Academy Peer	Desmos Graphing Calculator Peer	Solvely-AI Homework Helper New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Chegg, Inc.	Google	Mathpresso	Brainly sp. z o. o.	Google LLC	Course Hero, Inc.	GeoGebra	Khan Academy	Desmos	Solvely
Category	Education	Education	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Platform	iOS	Android, iOS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.9 / 5	4.8 / 5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Ratings Count	424,785	733,139	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Price	Free	Free	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Release Date	Sep 4, 2012	Oct 17, 2014	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Last Updated	Apr 14, 2026	Feb 12, 2026	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	terrible	mixed	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Score	20/100	45/100	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Praises	Step by step equation breakdown helps students grasp difficult mathematical concepts independently Snap and solve camera feature provides quick homework assistance for complex equations	Step by step math explanations provide significant academic support for students across various grade levels	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Complaints	Persistent cookie consent overlay blocks critical answer visibility on mobile screens Frequent forced sign in cycles disrupt homework flow and user retention Inconsistent problem solving accuracy leads to distrust in the core utility	Inaccurate problem recognition and incorrect solutions frequently frustrate users following the latest update	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Requests	-	Expanded camera scanning area would allow users to capture and solve longer math problems	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Multi-subject calculator suite provides utility across the entire academic curriculum Established brand trust in the dedicated math-solver niche	Google-backed OCR engine provides industry-leading handwriting recognition Pedagogical focus on step-by-step logic builds brand trust 24/7 availability replaces traditional tutor costs	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Weaknesses	Persistent cookie banner blocks primary value delivery Forced logout loops disrupt active study sessions Premium tier lacks conversational AI feedback	Premium tier pricing exceeds the category median OCR regressions in the latest release drive negative sentiment Limited scanning frame size restricts complex problem capture	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Pricing	subscription	freemium	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Momentum	Maintenance	Maintenance	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Update Cadence	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~26d avg	5 versions, ~72d avg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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