Guys, I recently came across a topic that completely changed my view on homework. It turns out that solving problems from photos is no longer science fiction but the everyday reality of 2025. You just point your smartphone camera at the problem, and the neural network instantly provides not just an answer but a full step-by-step explanation. Text and formula recognition technology has advanced so much that your smartphone now works as a 24/7 tutor.

I started exploring which services are actually working, and I found eight popular options. BotHub, for example, is not just a single service — it’s a whole platform with access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude simultaneously. The free plan gives 100,000 “caps,” enough for several queries. Photomath is a classic, specializing specifically in math, and it recognizes both printed and handwritten text very well. But there’s a catch: advanced solutions require a subscription.

MathGPT is interesting because it covers not only math but also physics and chemistry. It’s free, no registration needed. Wolfram|Alpha is already a serious tool for higher mathematics and science; it graphs and solves integrals. However, it only recognizes photos in the paid version. Gauth is positioned as a universal homework helper: math, physics, biology, languages — it covers everything.

Mathway and Symbolab are similar to Photomath but with different features. Mathway considers itself “the smartest calculator,” while Symbolab focuses on formulas and has many specialized calculators. As for Nano Banana Pro from Google DeepMind — it’s something quite unusual. It doesn’t just solve the problem but can reproduce the answer in the same handwriting, format the solution as an infographic or diagram.

Honestly, the choice depends on what you need. For school math, Photomath, Mathway, or Symbolab are ideal. If you need serious science — physics, chemistry, data analysis — then Wolfram|Alpha. MathGPT is suitable for combined tasks. BotHub and Gauth are for those who want a universal assistant for all subjects at once. Interestingly, modern universal models like ChatGPT 5.2 or Gemini 3 Pro can handle photo-based tasks across almost any discipline thanks to their power. Solving problems from photos is now truly accessible to everyone.