Photomath vs MathGPTPro
Photomath and MathGPTPro both solve math with AI, but differ in interaction model and pricing transparency. Photomath (Free $0 with unlimited step-by-step solutions; Plus $9.99/mo or $69.99/yr for animated tutorials, deeper explanations, and textbook solutions; Google-owned) is the camera-first incumbent: point, scan, get worked steps, with a free tier that covers most homework. MathGPTPro, also sold as Mathos AI (free plan with daily caps; paid tiers reported by third-party 2026 coverage from about $2.99/mo on weekly-billed plans to $9.99/mo standard, plus custom institutional plans — no single official figure confirmed), is a chat-style tutor accepting photo, screenshot, handwriting, voice, text, and PDF input. Photomath wins on pricing transparency and install base; MathGPTPro's appeal is the conversational follow-up, but confirm its price on the official site before subscribing. No measured accuracy winner; we did not run a scored comparison.
| Decision point | Photomath | MathGPTPro |
|---|---|---|
| Best suited to | Students checking homework and learning methods step by step | Students who want a conversational math tutor — ask follow-up questions, get step-by-step explanations, and switch between photo, text, and PDF input. |
| Plans and cost | Free $0 (Basic). Photomath Plus $9.99/mo or $69.99/yr (~$5.83/mo). Checked 2026-10-24. | Free plan exists (daily caps). Paid pricing not confirmed on an official page; third-party 2026 coverage reports ~$2.99-$9.99/mo depending on plan (weekly billing reported) plus custom institutional plans — marked unverified. Checked 2026-10-24. |
| Limitations | Like any instant solver, it invites copying answers instead of learning unless used deliberately as a study aid; word problems and messy handwriting can still trip recognition; animated tutorials, tex | Paid pricing could not be confirmed on an official page — third-party figures vary ($2.99-$9.99/mo) and paid plans reportedly use weekly billing, so confirm the checkout total carefully; vendor accura |
Use the same input
Solve the same ten problems — five printed, five handwritten, spanning algebra and calculus — in both apps, then compare step clarity, input success rate, and what the free tier covers versus the paywall.
What a successful result must preserve
Whether the student wants instant camera-based step-by-step solutions with a free core or a conversational AI tutor with multi-format input, and whether the vendor publishes verifiable pricing.
Evidence and test status
Pricing and feature comparison based on publicly available information. Photomath prices (Free $0; Plus $9.99/mo or $69.99/yr) come from its official site as reported in 2026 coverage, re-checked 2026-10-24. MathGPTPro paid pricing could not be confirmed on an official page; the ~$2.99-$9.99/mo range comes from third-party 2026 coverage and is marked unverified. We did not run a scored comparison; no accuracy ranking is claimed.
- Photomath — Official website ↗ (reviewed 2026-10-24)
- MathGPTPro — MathGPTPro official page ↗