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Gemini Guided Learning vs Photomath
Gemini Guided Learning scores higher overall (8.8 vs 7.8), but the right pick depends on what you need.
Choose Gemini Guided Learning if…
Students who want a free, visual tutor across all subjects, especially those already using Google Classroom
8.8/10★★★★★Full review →Choose Photomath if…
Students who want to check maths homework and see how each step works
7.8/10★★★★★Full review →Side by side
| Gemini Guided Learning | Photomath | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 | #4 of 10 |
| Price | Freemium · from £4.49/month | Freemium · from $9.99/month |
| Free version | Gemini app is free, with limited access to the top model | Scanning with step-by-step explanations |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Made by | ||
| Teaching quality | 8.5 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Features | 8.5 | 6 |
| Value for money | 9 | 8 |
| Platforms | 10 | 7 |
Gemini Guided Learning: what the AI does
- Step-by-step problem breakdowns
- Probing questions to check understanding
- Images, diagrams and videos in answers
- Quizzes, study guides and practice tests from your files
- Homework photo and file uploads
- Built specifically to teach rather than answer
- Visual explanations with diagrams and videos
- Turns your own notes into quizzes and study guides
- Free year of AI Plus for eligible university students
- Students can leave Guided Learning and get direct answers
- Google's student offer is only for verified university students 18+
- Can still make mistakes that need checking
Photomath: what the AI does
- Camera scanning of printed and handwritten maths
- Step-by-step explanations with multiple methods
- Word-problem solving
- Animated tutorials and visual aids
- Smart calculator
- Fastest, most polished scan-to-steps experience
- Free plan already shows the steps
- Handles handwriting and word problems
- Huge, long-running user base
- Maths only
- Easy to copy answers without attempting the problem first
- No web or desktop app