Photomath

Photomath

Description of Photomath AI

A universal math assistant

Photomath is a mobile app with integrated neural network algorithms designed to solve math problems using a smartphone camera. The tool recognizes both printed and handwritten mathematical expressions, including word problems, and provides not just the final answer but a step-by-step explanation of each stage of the solution. The app covers more than 30 math topics—from basic arithmetic to integrals, logarithms, trigonometry, and introductory calculus.

History and developer

The app was founded by Damir Sabol in 2014. Later, the project was acquired by Google, which ensured stable support and regular updates. To date, Photomath has over 100 million downloads, and the service’s monthly audience is about 14 million visits. The app solves more than 2.2 billion problems every month, confirming its high demand among users worldwide.

Distribution model

Photomath is distributed on a freemium model. The base version of the app is completely free and includes core features such as camera-based problem recognition, step-by-step solutions, and basic explanations. The premium subscription, Photomath Plus, unlocks additional features: animated tutorials, alternative solution methods, solutions from popular textbooks, and enhanced graphing.

Photomath specifications

Characteristic	Value
Type	Neural network