Guys, I recently came across a collection of services for solving photo-based problems — honestly, it's a lifesaver for homework. I used to think it was just guessing, but it turns out modern neural networks can recognize not only printed text but also handwritten scribbles, formulas, and drawings. Your smartphone camera becomes almost like a tutor that's always at hand.

I started with Photomath — it's a classic. Point your camera at a problem, and within a second, you see not only the answer but also all the steps to solve it. The downside is that it's only for math; it doesn't handle physics or chemistry. Also, it recognizes handwritten text worse than printed. But for algebra and geometry, it's a great option.

Then I tried MathGPT — it's more interesting. You can upload a photo of a problem and get solutions not only for math but also for physics and chemistry. Free, no registration needed. The interface is in English, but the neural network understands the problems in Russian quite well.

Wolfram|Alpha is for more serious stuff. It's not just a solver but a full computational engine. It can generate graphs, solve integrals, handle differential equations. But it only recognizes photos in the paid version; in the free version, you can only input text.

If you need something more versatile, Gauth covers a bunch of subjects — not just math but also biology, economics, languages. Upload a photo of the problem, and you'll get a detailed explanation. Symbolab is also good for students — formulas are nicely formatted, and steps are explained in detail.

There's also BotHub — an aggregator where you can choose different neural networks (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude). It's versatile, with many models, and the price is affordable. Mathway is another classic solver, similar to Photomath but with a slightly more user-friendly interface.

Honestly, general models like ChatGPT 5 or Gemini 3 Pro also handle photo problems quite well — they can help with almost any subject. But specialized services work faster and more accurately in their specific areas. The choice depends on what you're solving and how detailed an explanation you need.