Best Math Solver Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: MathPad is ranked #1 of 69 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Mathway and SnapXam. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Mathway. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Symbolab at $2.75/mo.
When working through a math problem, you may want to enter it by hand, scan it with a camera, or see how a solution is reached. Compare handwriting and photo input, step-by-step explanations, and subject coverage to find features that fit the problems you study. Offline mode and platform coverage may matter if you switch devices or study without a connection. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside those capabilities. MathPad, Mathway, and SnapXam are among the named options to compare, with Cymath and MathBuddy also represented. The listed criteria offer practical ways to weigh how you want to enter questions, what help you need, and how you prefer to access an app.
69 math solver apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
8 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MathPadWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API · Extension | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $14.99/mo | 6.8 | |
| 2 | MathwayWeb · Windows · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $3.33/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | SnapXamWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 4 | CymathWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $5/mo | 6.5 | |
| 5 | MathBuddyWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $3.99/mo | 6.5 | |
| 6 | Mathos AI (MathGPTPro)Web · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $3,990/mo | 6.5 | |
| 7 | PhotomathAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $5.83/mo | 6.5 | |
| 8 | Maple CalculatorAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 9 | GeoGebraWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 10 | SolvelyWeb · Android · iPhone · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 11 | SymbolabWeb · Android · iPhone · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $2.75/mo | 5.6 |
| 12 | XcasWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 13 | PARI/GPWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 14 | QANDAWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 15 | AI MathbotWeb · Mac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 16 | GoMim Math SolverWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 17 | MathPapaWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $4.99/mo | 5.4 |
| 18 | SageMathWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 19 | SINGULARWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 20 | = Math SolverWeb · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 21 | Ada+MaxAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 22 | CameraMathWeb · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 23 | CreoWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 24 | GAPWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 25 | inMathWeb · Android | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
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Questions about this list
Which math solver app is ranked first on Freedom251?
MathPad is ranked #1 of 69 with a score of 6.8. Mathway is second and SnapXam third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Symbolab has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.75/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.