Photomath solves the problem in the photo. Edapt teaches the topic, in every subject.
Photomath is a fast, free way to check maths working. Edapt teaches the concept behind it, adapts to how you learn, covers every subject on your timetable, and marks what you write.
Edapt vs Photomath, feature by feature
Photomath is a mobile app that scans a maths problem with your camera and returns step-by-step working. It covers maths only.
- What it coversEvery school subjectMaths only
- What it costsFree plan, no card, paid plans for higher limitsFree scanning, Photomath Plus around $10 monthly for full explanations
- How it solves a problemTeaches the underlying concept first, then walks through practiceScans a photo and returns step-by-step working
- Adapts to your learning style (VARK)YesNo
- Curriculum awarenessVCE, HSC, QCE, SACE, WACE, NCEA, GCSE, A Level, AP and IBNot curriculum-specific
- Marks written answers to your curriculum's own scaleYes, essays and extended responses across subjectsNot offered
- Timed practice exams with reading timeExam Hall for VCE and HSC, marked question by questionNot offered
- Study from your own notesUpload PDFs, photos or paste, with a diagnostic quiz on uploadNot offered
Last checked August 2026. Comparison reflects Photomath's publicly listed features as of August 2026. Photomath is a trademark of its respective owner. This page is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
Why students switch from Photomath to Edapt
Photomath does one thing and does it well: point a camera at a maths problem and get the worked steps back, fast. For a student stuck on one equation at 11pm, that is genuinely useful, and the step-by-step format teaches method as you go.
The limits show up outside that one moment. Photomath only covers maths, so it has nothing to offer for English, Biology, History or any other subject on a student's timetable. And solving a problem you photograph is different from understanding the topic it came from, so the same misconception tends to resurface on the next paper.
Edapt starts from the topic, not the photo. Paste a topic, upload a chapter, or snap a photo of your own notes, and Edapt builds a lesson pitched to your curriculum and pace, adapted to how you learn (visual, auditory, reading or kinaesthetic). It covers every subject, not one, and when you write an answer it marks it against your curriculum's own scale rather than only checking arithmetic.
Plenty of students use both: Photomath for a fast maths sanity check, Edapt for actually learning the topic and everything that isn't maths.
Common questions
Is Edapt a good Photomath alternative?
For maths problem-solving specifically, Photomath is purpose-built and fast. Edapt is the broader choice: it teaches every subject, not just maths, adapts each lesson to how you learn, and marks written answers against your curriculum's own scale. If you only ever need step-by-step maths working, Photomath alone may be enough. If you're studying more than one subject, Edapt covers the rest.
Does Edapt solve maths problems like Photomath does?
Edapt can walk through a maths problem step by step, but it starts from teaching the concept behind it rather than only returning the working for one photographed problem. It also generates practice questions and marks your attempts, which Photomath does not do.
What does Edapt cost compared with Photomath?
Photomath's basic scanning is free, with Photomath Plus around $10 a month for full explanations and extra content. Edapt's free plan needs no card and covers every subject, with Plus at A$12.99 a month and Max at A$24.99 for higher allowances and marking.
Does Edapt cover subjects other than maths?
Yes. Edapt teaches any subject you're studying, English through to Chemistry and History, and adapts each lesson to your curriculum, whereas Photomath is maths-only.
Is the comparison up to date?
The table on this page reflects Photomath's publicly listed features, last checked August 2026. If something has changed since, tell us at hi@edaptlearn.com and we will correct it.