Mathway
8.2#1 in math solver appsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitMathway vs ShowYourWork
ShowYourWork
7.9#4 in ai homework helpersFrom $7 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Mathway | ShowYourWork |
|---|---|---|
| Problem input | Users can type a problem or upload a photo of handwritten or printed work. | Problems can be entered as text or uploaded as photographs. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.9 out of 5 from 423.5K ratings | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 rating. |
| Subjects | The service covers basic math, pre-algebra, algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, finite math, linear algebra, chemistry and physics. | The maker lists Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and History support. |
| What it does | Mathway is an AI-powered solver and calculator that accepts typed problems or photos and returns worked solutions. | ShowYourWork solves typed or photographed academic problems and renders the worked solution as photorealistic handwriting. |
Mathway plans
- Step-by-Step Access$9.99 a month
- Step-by-Step Access$39.99 a year
- FreeFree
- Step-by-Step Access monthly$9.99 a month
- Step-by-Step Access yearly$39.99 a year
- Mathway Premium—
ShowYourWork plans
- Free foreverFree
- Weekly Pass$2.99, paid once
- Starter$7 a month
- Standard$25 a month
- Pro$45 a month
Pick Mathway if…
Mathway suits students, parents, and teachers looking for help across a broad range of math and science subjects. Photo input may be useful for problems already written or printed on a page.
Pick ShowYourWork if…
ShowYourWork is aimed at students, study groups, and people preparing for tests. It may suit learners who want step-by-step problem work in a handwritten format or who want to export and share solutions.