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Symbolab
By Learneo (also owner of QuillBot). Visit Symbolab
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
An AI math solver and calculator on the web and iPhone. A student types or photographs a problem in algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics and more and gets a solution with steps, plus graphs, practice problems, worksheets and cheat sheets. Free use shows basic steps; a Pro subscription unlocks fuller explanations and removes ads. There is also an AI chat for math questions and progress reports for practice.
Our take: Good for high schoolers and college students who want to see worked steps after trying a problem; younger kids and families worried about data use should skip it.
| Ages it suits | about 12-18 and college |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | Learneo's terms, which Symbolab's service terms add to, require users to be at least 13 or the minimum age to consent in their country. The privacy policy says it is not meant for children under 13 in the US or under 16 in Europe and the UK. (terms) |
| Price | Free, with paid extras. Free basic steps with ads. iPhone subscriptions: $2.49 a week, $7.99 to $9.99 a month, or $34.99 to $39.99 a year, including an ad-free option (USD, Oct 2026). |
| Works on | Web, iPhone and iPad |
| Account | The child's own account |
| Ads | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| The AI in it | Solves problems step by step and offers an AI chat that explains math questions. |
What's good
- Wide math coverage with graphing
- Practice problems, worksheets and cheat sheets beyond the solver
- Steps name the rule used at each stage
- Works without paying for basic steps
Watch for
- Answer-giving makes copying easy
- Your data, including uploads, can train its AI
- Ads and data sharing on the free tier
- Weekly subscription option adds up fast
Data and privacy
The privacy policy says Learneo may use all the data it collects, including personal data, to train its AI models, and that some cookie use may count as selling or sharing data under US state laws (there is an opt-out). The terms say uploaded content may be used to train AI even after an account is deleted. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
No independent study found; the maker says its solver is built to explain, not just compute.
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Where these facts come from
- https://www.symbolab.com/
- https://www.symbolab.com/terms-of-use
- https://www.symbolab.com/privacy-policy
- https://www.learneo.com/legal/terms-of-service
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/symbolab-ai-math-solver-app/id876942533
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