In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Only Photomath has a free plan.
- Photomath's cheapest paid plan is cheaper: $9.99 a month against $20.
- Claude learning mode also has a web; Photomath also has a phone app.
Side by side
The details.
| Claude learning mode | Photomath | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Anthropic | Photomath (Google) |
| What it says it is | “A new Claude experience that guides students' reasoning process rather than providing answers” | “Solve even complex math problems with Photomath, the top-rated math camera solver app.” |
| Free plan | Not statedAt launch, part of Claude for Education through campus agreements. | YesBasic ($0) gives step-by-step explanations; visual aids and extra 'how' and 'why' tips are paid. |
| Plans | Pro: $20 a monthMax: $100 a month | Monthly: $9.99 a monthAnnual: not in US$ |
| Runs on | web | iOS, Android |
| Latest update | — | — |
| Its terms | — | — |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported |
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