Brainly Tutor is better for students needing help across various subjects and prefer community support and live tutoring. Photomath is more suitable for students focusing on math and needing quick, accurate solutions with step-by-step explanations and graphing capabilities.
| Attribute | Brainly Tutor | Photomath |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy of solutions | Varies, with some users reporting 90% accuracy due to textbook references. Brainly uses a verification system with subject experts. Some answers are not specific and are copied from the internet. | Generally very accurate for standard math problems, but errors can occur with messy handwriting or unrecognized symbols. Best used as a learning aid for verification. |
| Step-by-step explanations clarity | Provides step-by-step explanations. Brainly Tutor offers real-time sessions with tutors who use a virtual whiteboard. Ginny AI tutor simplifies complex explanations. | Breaks down solutions into easy-to-follow steps with explanations. Animated tutorials available for Photomath Plus subscribers. |
| Subject coverage (Math, Science, etc.) | Covers math, science, languages, medicine, and law. Live tutor help is limited to math, biology, chemistry, and physics. | Covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics. Supports many word problems and graphs. |
| Speed of response/solution generation | Community answers questions within minutes or hours. Brainly Tutor aims to connect users with tutors in seconds. | Provides instant solutions by scanning a problem. |
| User interface and ease of navigation | User-friendly interface on website and mobile app, featuring a search bar and easy subject navigation. Seamless onboarding experience. | User-friendly and efficient interface, designed with simplicity in mind. |
| Availability of expert tutors | Paid tutor program with subject experts who undergo an application process. Brainly Tutor provides real-time access to live chat support. | No live tutors; entirely automated by AI and software. |
| Cost of subscription/in-app purchases | Free version with limitations. Brainly Plus: $10/month or $39/year. Brainly Tutor: $29/month or $96/year (includes up to 20 live expert tutoring sessions per month). | Free version available with basic solutions. Photomath Plus: $9.99/month or $69.99/year. |
| Offline accessibility | Not available | Requires an internet connection. |
| Image recognition capabilities | Offers a 'Scan to Solve' feature for math and text-based questions. | Uses AI image recognition to scan math problems. Accuracy depends on photo clarity. |
| Graphing functionality | Not available | Supports graphing and excels in visualization and explanation. |
| Personalized learning paths | AI Tutor adapts to each student's learning style, identifies knowledge gaps, and creates dynamic study plans. | AI technology enables personalized learning experiences. |
| Community support features | Community-driven platform with millions of users. Moderators ensure answer quality. | No direct community support within Photomath. |