ShowYourWork

ShowYourWork turns typed, photographed, or URL-based problems into handwritten, step-by-step solutions for students, study groups, and test preparation. It is a good fit for learners who want worked answers they can tailor and share, but its free monthly quota is limited.

Overview

The service spans Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, and History. Its distinguishing idea is to make worked solutions look handwritten, with controls over presentation and detail. That may make the steps more inviting to review, though the visual treatment does not establish that an answer is correct.

On the web, typed prompts are capped at 350 characters, with image attachment as another way to submit a problem. Users can choose detailed or summary output, three paper types, and square resolutions of 1024, 2048, or 4096. Those options provide useful flexibility, but the input cap may constrain longer prompts, and top resolution requires Pro.

Key features

Handwriting cloning starts from a photo of one page of a user's writing. Each account receives one free cloning try; paid plans include unlimited cloning. Four standard styles and Custom Styles, which adjust ink bleed, pressure, paper texture, and messiness, offer more control than a fixed appearance.

Grader Mode provides red-ink corrections, detailed feedback, and step-by-step error analysis, making the product useful for reviewing an attempted solution as well as generating one. Batch Processing can handle 10 or more problems simultaneously through a multi-threaded solution engine, a practical option for larger sets. These tools are included across the paid monthly tiers.

Solutions can be exported as PNG or PDF, copied, printed, or shared by link. PDF Export and Public Links are active; Notion is export-ready, while Canvas LMS and Google Classroom are coming soon. The iOS app lists voice input, camera upload, offline mode, and cloud sync. The Smart Engine claims 99.9% accuracy on math, physics, and chemistry; that is a product claim, not a reason to skip checking the work.

Pricing

Free forever costs nothing, resets monthly, and allows 3 generations per month. Referrals add 3 generations; explanations and practice problems remain free. This is enough to sample the workflow, not a generous allowance for frequent problem solving.

The Weekly Pass costs $2.99, paid once for one week, includes all Starter features, has no monthly commitment, and can be canceled anytime. It suits a short burst of use without recurring billing, but its one-week term makes it a poor fit for ongoing study.

Starter costs $7 a month for 10 generations, 1K resolution, 2 handwriting styles, 50 history items, and 20 saved problems. It also includes grader mode, PDF export, batch upload, and priority processing. This is the lowest monthly tier with those workflow tools, but the generation and storage limits are modest.

Standard costs $25 a month and raises the allowance to 50 generations, resolution to 2K, styles to all 4, history to 200 items, and saved problems to 100. Pro costs $45 a month for 100 generations, 4K Ultra-HD, all 4 styles, 500 history items, and 500 saved problems. Both retain the Starter tools and priority processing. Standard is the more balanced choice for regular use; Pro is for heavier use or users who specifically need 4K output and larger archives. The free plan and Starter give up higher quotas and resolution, while Starter also limits style selection.

Platforms

ShowYourWork is available on Android, iOS, and the web. The iOS app's voice and camera inputs, offline mode, and cloud sync make it more flexible for mobile study than the web controls alone; the listed mobile features are specific to iOS.

Who it's for

Students who want worked solutions in a customizable handwritten format, study groups preparing together, and learners reviewing practice problems are the clearest audience. Those who need frequent daily solving should budget for a paid tier, while anyone requiring a specific learning platform integration should wait for Canvas LMS or Google Classroom to become active.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Typed, photo, and URL inputs plus multiple export and sharing options give users several ways to move a problem in and a solution out.
• Pro: Grader Mode and batch processing support both error review and larger problem sets.
• Pro: Custom handwriting controls and resolutions up to 4K let paid users tune the output's appearance.
• Con: The free plan's 3 monthly generations limit it to occasional use, and the Weekly Pass lasts only one week.
• Con: Starter allows just 10 generations monthly and two styles; substantial usage or maximum resolution means moving to a higher-priced tier.
• Con: Canvas LMS and Google Classroom are not yet active integrations, limiting direct classroom workflow options.

Alternatives

For a broader set of homework helper options, browse AI Homework Helpers. Choose AskSia instead if daily problem solving and photo input on its free plan matter more, or if its Android, extension, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows coverage fits your devices better.

Mathway is worth considering for free solver and calculator access, with step-by-step solutions and an optional subscription. Choose Cymath for a free step-by-step math solver, or Cymath Plus at $5 a month for ad-free use and detailed sub-steps on most problems.

OpenTutor is another free-to-download option, with a paid ad-free version mentioned. Photomath is an alternative for mobile step-by-step explanations on Android and iOS, with a free Basic plan and a free trial; its Basic plan excludes custom visual aids and extra how-and-why tips.

Consider Sovi.AI if you want a free-to-start option on Android, iOS, or web. Kedovo AI may suit learners looking for a free chapter-based practice allowance and daily AI chat tutor on web. SnapSolve is an Android option with a free daily solve allowance and photo, text, and voice inputs.

Verdict

ShowYourWork is best for students who value readable, customizable worked solutions and need tools for reviewing or sharing them. Its varied inputs, grader mode, batch processing, and exports make it more than a basic answer generator. The main reason to look elsewhere is cost at regular volume: the free cap is small, and meaningful monthly capacity starts at $7 a month.