Photomath: iPhone vs Android
Photomath gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Photomath by Google is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Photomath’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 7 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v8.48.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Photomath downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | 100M+ |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 100M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Photomath's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How Photomath makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 2 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 3 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 4 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 5 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 6 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 7 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 8 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 9 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 10 | Photomath Plus subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 733k |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 3.1M 75k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 3.8M |
What users say about Photomath
From the 56 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report frequent technical failures where the app cannot solve problems or provides incorrect answers, often redirecting to Google Lens. There is significant frustration regarding aggressive paywalls that restrict step-by-step explanations and basic functionality behind a subscription.
Mixed (48% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Useful: “I love this app it’s really useful and helpful for math”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Save your money and time and get Gauth”
- Crashes & bugs: “Idk if it’s bugged or something but it’s not working at all”
- Features & content: “From a Great Learning Tool to a Paywall”
- Useful: “I wish I could still recommend it as enthusiastically”
About Photomath
Scan any math problem with the Photomath app to get step-by-step explanations with accurate solutions and a variety of teacher-approved methods. Math is about the process, so Photomath breaks your problem into bite-sized steps to help you understand the “what” and “why” along with the “how.” Whether you’re learning basic arithmetic or advanced geometry, we’ll tackle it together, step by step.
Why Photomath?
Billions of math problems: From elementary arithmetic to advanced calculus and everything in between, Photomath can solve billions of math problems—including word problems! Whether handwritten, in a textbook, or on a screen, Photomath is here to help you untangle your trickiest problem.
Step-by-step explanations: Math isn’t just about an answer. It’s about every step along the way. That’s why Photomath breaks down each step, so you can *really* learn. Less guesswork = less stress, especially with our new Animated Steps, which show you the exact progression of a particular step. Get basic step-by-step explanations at no charge when you download Photomath.
Expert-developed methods: Photomath’s educational content is centered around the learner’s experience, driven by the expertise of our own team of mathematicians and former math teachers.
Self-paced learning: Photomath’s instant support is like having a 24/7 virtual tutor. Checking your homework before dinner? Stuck on a problem at 2am? We can help. Follow our detailed steps, taking whatever time you need to review definitions, rationale, and more – all within the explanation.
Want to dive deeper and explore more ways to learn? Photomath Plus can get you there with custom Animated Tutorials, detailed Textbook Solutions, and more!
KEY FEATURES
• Step-by-step explanations included in our basic version (at no charge)
• Word problem instructions
• Interactive graphs
• Video learning
• Multiple solution methods
• Advanced scientific calculator
Photomath is for learners of all levels, including those studying:
Numbers & Quantity
Algebra
Functions
Trigonometry & Angles
Sequences
Geometry
Calculus
“The step-by-step guide is beneficial to students that do not have access to a tutor and struggle with solving math problems.” — Forbes
“A viral video about a new app looks like a dream come true for anyone who struggles with math.” — Time
___________________________________________
• Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase.
• A subscription automatically renews unless it’s canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• Manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings on the App Store after purchase.
• Offers and pricing are subject to change without notice.
Suggestions or questions? Email
Photomath iPhone
Photomath gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Photomath is #40 in Education Grossing in United States and charting in 5 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Photomath on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Photomath’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 7 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Photomath downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Photomath's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Photomath before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Photomath makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 2 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 3 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 4 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 5 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 6 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 7 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 8 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 9 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 10 | Photomath Plus subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| EducationGrossing | #40 | |
| EducationFree | #34 | |
| EducationGrossing | #41 | |
| EducationFree | #39 | |
| EducationGrossing | #96 | |
| EducationFree | #119 | |
| EducationGrossing | #88 | |
| EducationFree | #132 |
Apps near Photomath on the chart
Education Grossing, around #40.
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#45
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Photomath
From the 56 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report frequent technical failures where the app cannot solve problems or provides incorrect answers, often redirecting to Google Lens. There is significant frustration regarding aggressive paywalls that restrict step-by-step explanations and basic functionality behind a subscription.
Mixed (48% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Useful: “I love this app it’s really useful and helpful for math”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Save your money and time and get Gauth”
- Crashes & bugs: “Idk if it’s bugged or something but it’s not working at all”
- Features & content: “From a Great Learning Tool to a Paywall”
- Useful: “I wish I could still recommend it as enthusiastically”
About Photomath
Scan any math problem with the Photomath app to get step-by-step explanations with accurate solutions and a variety of teacher-approved methods. Math is about the process, so Photomath breaks your problem into bite-sized steps to help you understand the “what” and “why” along with the “how.” Whether you’re learning basic arithmetic or advanced geometry, we’ll tackle it together, step by step.
Why Photomath?
Billions of math problems: From elementary arithmetic to advanced calculus and everything in between, Photomath can solve billions of math problems—including word problems! Whether handwritten, in a textbook, or on a screen, Photomath is here to help you untangle your trickiest problem.
Step-by-step explanations: Math isn’t just about an answer. It’s about every step along the way. That’s why Photomath breaks down each step, so you can *really* learn. Less guesswork = less stress, especially with our new Animated Steps, which show you the exact progression of a particular step. Get basic step-by-step explanations at no charge when you download Photomath.
Expert-developed methods: Photomath’s educational content is centered around the learner’s experience, driven by the expertise of our own team of mathematicians and former math teachers.
Self-paced learning: Photomath’s instant support is like having a 24/7 virtual tutor. Checking your homework before dinner? Stuck on a problem at 2am? We can help. Follow our detailed steps, taking whatever time you need to review definitions, rationale, and more – all within the explanation.
Want to dive deeper and explore more ways to learn? Photomath Plus can get you there with custom Animated Tutorials, detailed Textbook Solutions, and more!
KEY FEATURES
• Step-by-step explanations included in our basic version (at no charge)
• Word problem instructions
• Interactive graphs
• Video learning
• Multiple solution methods
• Advanced scientific calculator
Photomath is for learners of all levels, including those studying:
Numbers & Quantity
Algebra
Functions
Trigonometry & Angles
Sequences
Geometry
Calculus
“The step-by-step guide is beneficial to students that do not have access to a tutor and struggle with solving math problems.” — Forbes
“A viral video about a new app looks like a dream come true for anyone who struggles with math.” — Time
___________________________________________
• Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase.
• A subscription automatically renews unless it’s canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• Manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings on the App Store after purchase.
• Offers and pricing are subject to change without notice.
Suggestions or questions? Email
Latest updates
More from Google
Photomath Android
Photomath gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Photomath is #36 in Family Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 21 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Photomath on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v8.48.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Photomath downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Photomath's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Photomath before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Photomath makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 2 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 3 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 4 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 5 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 6 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 7 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 8 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 9 | Photomath Plus subscription | |
| 10 | Photomath Plus subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| FamilyGrossing | #36 | |
| FamilyGrossing | #8 | |
| EducationFree | #11 | |
| EducationGrossing | #99 | |
| FamilyFree | #92 | |
| FamilyFree | #57 | |
| EducationFree | #98 | |
| FamilyFree | #21 | |
| FamilyGrossing | #33 | |
| EducationGrossing | #28 | |
| FamilyGrossing | #49 | |
| FamilyFree | #80 | |
| FamilyFree | #37 | |
| EducationFree | #182 | |
| FamilyFree | #36 | |
| EducationFree | #105 | |
| FamilyFree | #63 | |
| FamilyGrossing | #49 | |
| EducationGrossing | #50 | |
| EducationGrossing | #84 | |
| FamilyGrossing | #48 | |
| FamilyGrossing | #49 | |
| EducationFree | #63 | |
| EducationFree | #59 | |
| EducationFree | #67 | |
| EducationFree | #110 | |
| FamilyGrossing | #49 | |
| FamilyGrossing | #49 | |
| FamilyGrossing | #50 | |
| FamilyFree | #180 | |
| FamilyFree | #152 | |
| FamilyGrossing | #48 | |
| EducationFree | #199 | |
| FamilyGrossing | #40 | |
| EducationFree | #170 | |
| EducationFree | #71 | |
| FamilyFree | #110 | |
| FamilyFree | #54 | |
| FamilyFree | #133 | |
| FamilyFree | #88 | |
| EducationGrossing | #166 | |
| EducationFree | #145 | |
| EducationFree | #145 | |
| EducationFree | #71 | |
| EducationGrossing | #159 | |
| EducationFree | #109 | |
| EducationGrossing | #175 | |
| FamilyFree | #162 | |
| EducationGrossing | #166 | |
| EducationFree | #200 | |
| EducationFree | #122 | |
| FamilyFree | #132 | |
| EducationGrossing | #167 |
Apps near Photomath on the chart
Family Grossing, around #36.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Photomath
From the 159 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users appreciate the app's ability to explain math concepts clearly and its utility for students and parents. However, there is significant backlash regarding aggressive paywalls, reduced functionality since Google's acquisition, and forced redirection to Google Lens.
Mixed but leaning positive (65% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and not being useful. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Useful: “it is very useful for students 🐱”
- Price & subscription: “pretty good but I hate the fact you have to pay for all steps”
- Ease of use: “just the best easy to understand”
- Features & content: “but, the horrible truth is it can't store the history, please add this one feature on free version”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Why did they add a subscription”
- Useful: “I don’t recommend getting”
- Features & content: “cant do higher level math it just gives wrong answers”
About Photomath
Scan any math problem with the Photomath app to get step-by-step explanations with accurate solutions and a variety of teacher-approved methods. Math is about the process, so Photomath breaks your problem into bite-sized steps to help you understand the “what” and “why” along with the “how.” Whether you’re learning basic arithmetic or advanced geometry, we’ll tackle it together, step by step.
Why Photomath?
Billions of math problems: From elementary arithmetic to advanced calculus and everything in between, Photomath can solve billions of math problems—including word problems! Whether handwritten, in a textbook, or on a screen, Photomath is here to help you untangle your trickiest problem.
Step-by-step explanations: Math isn’t just about an answer. It’s about every step along the way. That’s why Photomath breaks down each step, so you can *really* learn. Less guesswork = less stress, especially with our new Animated Steps, which show you the exact progression of a particular step. Get basic step-by-step explanations at no charge when you download Photomath.
Expert-developed methods: Photomath’s educational content is centered around the learner’s experience, driven by the expertise of our own team of mathematicians and former math teachers.
Self-paced learning: Photomath’s instant support is like having a 24/7 virtual tutor. Checking your homework before dinner? Stuck on a problem at 2am? We can help. Follow our detailed steps, taking whatever time you need to review definitions, rationale, and more – all within the explanation.
Want to dive deeper and explore more ways to learn? Photomath Plus can get you there with custom Animated Tutorials, detailed Textbook Solutions, and more!
KEY FEATURES
• Step-by-step explanations included in our basic version (free of charge)
• Word problem instructions
• Interactive graphs
• Video learning
• Multiple solution methods
• Advanced scientific calculator
Photomath is for learners of all levels, including those studying:
Numbers & Quantity
Algebra
Functions
Trigonometry & Angles
Sequences
Geometry
Calculus
“The step-by-step guide is beneficial to students that do not have access to a tutor and struggle with solving math problems.” — Forbes
“A viral video about a new app looks like a dream come true for anyone who struggles with math.” — Time
___________________________________________
• Payment will be charged to your Google account at the confirmation of purchase.
• A subscription automatically renews unless it’s canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• Manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings on the Google Play after purchase.
• Offers and pricing are subject to change without notice.
Suggestions or questions? Ema