Google’s acquisition of the maths solver app Photomath was announced in May 2022. After undergoing regulatory review, the deal was finalised last year. Now, Google has officially integrated the application into its Play Store publisher account.
Based in Croatia, the free maths solver app Photomath was launched in 2014, and underwent regulatory review by the European Commission as part of its acquisition by Google.
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Approval for the acquisition was granted in March last. Since 2023, the Photomath team has been part of Google, reports 9To5Google.
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Photomath allows users to take pictures of maths equations, including word problems, and receive step-by-step explanations of how to solve them. The Photomath app breaks your problem into bite-sized steps to help you understand the “what” and “why” along with the “how.”
The app covers a wide range of mathematical topics including elementary maths, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus.
The app offers an optional Photomath Plus subscription with “Textbook Solutions,” animated tutorials, and in-depth explanations for ₹449 per month or $2,699 annually.
While Google Lens currently provides a “Homework” filter for solving problems, and Google Search offers support for trigonometry, calculus and geometry through a dedicated experience, the functionality of Photomath is likely to be integrated into these Google services over time.
However, maintaining a standalone app like Photomath with its well-established name also offers advantages. This ensures that users who are familiar with and prefer the Photomath interface can continue to access its features conveniently, even as its functionality becomes integrated into Google’s broader ecosystem.
Google had previously bought an app called Socratic that also does something similar. However, it’s important to note that it was last updated in 2020.
