10 Best AI Homework Helpers of 2026

1. 1

   ChatGPT (study mode)

   OpenAI's general assistant with a study mode that guides students through problems with questions, hints and knowledge checks instead of quick answers.

   9.3overall

   OpenAI's general assistant with a study mode that guides students through problems with questions, hints and knowledge checks instead of quick answers.

   Best forHigh school and college students who want one free assistant for every subject, including essays, reading and STEM.

   Adoption data

   12M ratingsThe ChatGPT iPhone app shows 12 million ratings on the US App Store, the most of any app in this ranking.

   Apple App Store (US), ChatGPT on the App Store (2026): “4.8 out of 5 12M Ratings”

   ChatGPT tops this list because study mode turns the most widely used AI app into a tutor for any subject. OpenAI describes study mode as step-by-step guidance instead of quick answers: it asks questions, gives hints, gauges the student's level, remembers past sessions and runs knowledge checks with quizzes and feedback. Students can photograph a page, upload lecture slides or a rubric, and ask for flashcards or a pre-grade of an essay, which no math-only solver here can do. Adoption is unmatched: the iPhone app shows 12 million ratings on the US App Store, about eight times the next app in this ranking. The app is free, and the US App Store lists ChatGPT Go at $8.00 and ChatGPT Plus at $19.99. The weakness is that it is a general assistant. Parents cannot force study mode on, and a student can simply ask for the answer. For younger children, a purpose-built tutor such as Khanmigo offers more guardrails.

   Strengths

   • +Covers every subject, from calculus to essay feedback
   • +Free app with a large user base
   • +Study mode is designed to hold back answers and ask questions

   Limitations

   • −A general assistant, not built only for homework
   • −Students can switch study mode off and get direct answers
   • −Paid tiers are needed for heavier use

   SummaryThe strongest all-subject homework helper in 2026, and it costs nothing to start. Turn on study mode so it teaches rather than answers.

2. 2

   Gauth

   An AI study companion that scans homework questions across subjects and grades, with step-by-step explanations, an AI live tutor and expert help.

   9.0overall

   An AI study companion that scans homework questions across subjects and grades, with step-by-step explanations, an AI live tutor and expert help.

   Best forMiddle and high school students who want to snap a photo of any homework question and see the steps.

   Adoption data

   200M+ studentsGauth says on its homepage that it is loved by more than 200 million students, and its iPhone app shows 1.5 million US App Store ratings.

   Gauth, Gauth homepage (2026): “Loved by 200M+ students”

   Gauth is the strongest dedicated homework app in this ranking. Its App Store listing describes step-by-step explanations across all subjects and grades, an AI Live Tutor that explains concepts by voice on a virtual whiteboard, a study converter that turns notes, audio or lecture links into quizzes and flashcards, and round-the-clock access to subject experts. Gauth says it is loved by more than 200 million students, and the iPhone app shows 1.5 million US App Store ratings at 4.8 out of 5, second only to ChatGPT here. The price is the drawback. The US App Store lists Gauth Plus at $11.99 a month, $31.99 a quarter and $99.99 a year, plus several discounted and trial offers that make the real price hard to compare. Families on a budget can stay on the free tier or pick Khanmigo at $4 a month. Parents should also know that instant scan-and-solve answers make copying easy, so the tutor features matter more than the scanner.

   Strengths

   • +Covers all subjects and grades, not only math
   • +Second-largest US App Store rating count in this ranking
   • +Free tier plus a 3-day trial on some paid plans

   Limitations

   • −Plus costs more per month than Photomath, Brainly or Khanmigo
   • −Many overlapping subscription offers on the App Store
   • −Fast answers can tempt students to copy rather than learn

   SummaryThe best dedicated scan-and-solve app for every subject, backed by a very large student base. Expect to pay more than rivals for Plus.

3. 3

   Khanmigo

   Khan Academy's AI tutor, built into its free library of exercises, videos and articles, that guides students to answers instead of giving them.

   8.9overall

   Khan Academy's AI tutor, built into its free library of exercises, videos and articles, that guides students to answers instead of giving them.

   Best forParents who want an affordable, safety-focused AI tutor that will not do the homework for their child.

   Adoption data

   232M registered usersKhan Academy, which runs Khanmigo, reports 232 million registered users; the figure covers the whole platform, not Khanmigo subscribers.

   Khan Academy, About Khan Academy (2026): “232M registered users”

   Khanmigo is the pick for parents who worry that AI will do the homework. Khan Academy designs it never to hand over the answer: it prompts students to reason through problems and gives tutoring on every exercise, video and article in its library, which covers math, science, humanities, coding and social studies. It also works as a writing coach and as a code reviewer for JS, HTML, Python and SQL, and the family plan lets parents see their children's chat history. The price is the lowest verified paid plan here: Khan Academy's own page lists $4 a month or $44 a year, and it is free for teachers. Khan Academy reports 232 million registered users, though that is the whole platform, not Khanmigo subscribers, so we scored adoption conservatively. The limit is scope. Khanmigo is strongest inside Khan Academy content, so a student with an unusual worksheet may get faster help from Gauth or ChatGPT.

   Strengths

   • +Lowest verified paid price in this ranking at $4 a month
   • +Built by a nonprofit with a teaching-first design
   • +Covers math, science, humanities, coding and social studies

   Limitations

   • −Tutoring is tied to Khan Academy content rather than any worksheet
   • −Deliberately slower than apps that show the answer
   • −Khan Academy does not publish a Khanmigo subscriber count

   SummaryThe best value AI tutor and the safest choice for younger students. It teaches the method rather than delivering the answer.

4. 4

   Photomath

   Google's camera math solver that breaks problems from elementary arithmetic to calculus into explained steps.

   8.7overall

   Google's camera math solver that breaks problems from elementary arithmetic to calculus into explained steps.

   Best forStudents and parents who need math help only and want free step-by-step explanations.

   Adoption data

   733K ratingsPhotomath's iPhone app shows 733,000 ratings on the US App Store at 4.8 out of 5, and the app carries Apple's Editors' Choice award.

   Apple App Store (US), Photomath on the App Store (2026): “4.8 out of 5 733K Ratings”

   Photomath is the most proven math-only helper here. Point the camera at a handwritten, printed or on-screen problem and it returns step-by-step explanations, with several teacher-approved methods and help for word problems. Unlike most rivals, the basic step-by-step explanations are free, which is why it scores well on value. Photomath Plus adds Animated Tutorials, detailed Textbook Solutions and extra how and why tips. Photomath's own US page lists Plus at $9.99 billed monthly or $69.99 billed annually, cheaper per year than Gauth. The iPhone app shows 733,000 US App Store ratings at 4.8 out of 5 and holds Apple's Editors' Choice award, and Google owns the app. The limits are clear: Photomath does not cover science, writing or history, and it has no tutor chat, so students with homework in several subjects will need a second tool. For a math-only household, it is the cheapest strong option.

   Strengths

   • +Free basic step-by-step explanations
   • +Covers math from elementary school through college
   • +Owned by Google, with Editors' Choice on the App Store

   Limitations

   • −Math only
   • −Animated tutorials and textbook solutions need Plus
   • −No human or AI tutor chat

   SummaryThe best math-only homework helper, with free step-by-step explanations. Pair it with another tool for other subjects.

5. 5

   Quizlet

   A study platform that turns notes, recordings and uploads into flashcards, study guides, practice tests and games, with an AI helper for homework questions.

   8.6overall

   A study platform that turns notes, recordings and uploads into flashcards, study guides, practice tests and games, with an AI helper for homework questions.

   Best forStudents preparing for tests who want to turn class material into practice.

   Adoption data

   60 millionQuizlet says more than 60 million students, teachers and lifelong learners use it, including 2 in 3 US high schoolers by its own count.

   Apple App Store (US), Quizlet on the App Store (2026): “Over 60 million students, teachers, and lifelong learners use Quizlet to study smarter, including 2 in 3 high schoolers and 1 in 2 college students.”

   Quizlet is less a problem solver than a test-prep engine, which is why it sits mid-table. Students record or upload a lecture, or paste notes, and Quizlet builds study guides, flashcards, practice tests and games from that material. Ask Quizlet gives explanations when a student is stuck on homework, and the Learn mode, spaced repetition and retention insights help material stick before an exam. Adoption is strong: Quizlet says more than 60 million students, teachers and lifelong learners use it, including 2 in 3 high schoolers and 1 in 2 college students by its own survey, and the iPhone app shows 1.1 million US App Store ratings. Because it covers whatever the student puts in, subject coverage is wide. We could not load Quizlet's own plan page in USD from our location, so the price is marked pending. Pick it for exam prep, and pair it with a solver for tonight's worksheet.

   Strengths

   • +Large user base across high school and college
   • +Works for any subject the student has notes for
   • +Free plan available

   Limitations

   • −Built for studying, not for solving a specific homework problem
   • −Many features sit behind paid plans
   • −USD plan price could not be confirmed on Quizlet's own page from our location

   SummaryThe best choice for turning class notes into test practice, used by a majority of high schoolers by its own count. It is a study tool first, a homework solver second.

6. 6

   Brainly

   A homework help app for K-12 that combines verified answers, textbook solutions, AI support and live human tutors.

   8.3overall

   A homework help app for K-12 that combines verified answers, textbook solutions, AI support and live human tutors.

   Best forParents of K-12 students who want human tutors as well as AI help in every subject.

   Adoption data

   15+ million parentsBrainly says it is trusted by more than 15 million parents, and its iPhone app shows 284,000 US App Store ratings.

   Apple App Store (US), Brainly on the App Store (2026): “Trusted by 15+ million parents.”

   Brainly has moved from a question-and-answer community to a tutoring app aimed at parents. Its App Store listing describes verified answers, textbook solutions, step-by-step explanations from a photo and one-on-one support from real, qualified tutors backed by AI, available around the clock with no scheduling, across math, science, history and English for K-12. Brainly says it is trusted by more than 15 million parents, and the iPhone app shows 284,000 US App Store ratings at 4.7 out of 5. On the US App Store, Brainly Plus costs $9.99 a month or $39.99 a year, the cheapest annual plan from a dedicated homework app here, while Brainly Tutor with live tutors costs $29.99 a month or $95.99 a year. Brainly also advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee. The trade-offs are that live tutoring needs the higher tier and that the app is built for K-12, so college students will find more in ChatGPT or Chegg Study.

   Strengths

   • +Human tutors as well as AI
   • +Every K-12 subject
   • +Annual Plus plan is cheap at $39.99

   Limitations

   • −Live tutors need the pricier Brainly Tutor plan
   • −Aimed at K-12, less useful for college courses
   • −Several discounted offers make the real price hard to compare

   SummaryA good fit for families who want a real tutor available without scheduling. The annual Plus plan is one of the cheapest in the category.

7. 7

   Mathway

   Chegg's math calculator app for algebra, graphing, calculus and more, with step-by-step answers from a typed or photographed problem.

   8.1overall

   Chegg's math calculator app for algebra, graphing, calculus and more, with step-by-step answers from a typed or photographed problem.

   Best forStudents who want a quick math checker and are willing to pay for the steps.

   Adoption data

   425K ratingsMathway's iPhone app shows 425,000 US App Store ratings at 4.9 out of 5, the highest average rating in this ranking.

   Apple App Store (US), Mathway on the App Store (2026): “4.9 out of 5 425K Ratings”

   Mathway is a long-running math calculator from Chegg. Its App Store listing describes algebra, graphing, calculus and more, with step-by-step answers from a photo or a typed problem, and Mathway's own site says it has solved over 5 billion problems. The iPhone app shows 425,000 US App Store ratings at 4.9 out of 5, the highest average rating among the apps here. The paid tier is called Steps, and the US App Store lists it at $9.99 a month or $39.99 a year. That annual price is competitive, but because Photomath gives basic steps for free, Mathway scores lower on value for students who want to learn the method. It also lacks Symbolab's breadth of specialist calculators and has no tutor features. Mathway suits students who mostly want to check their work quickly and can pay for steps when they get stuck.

   Strengths

   • +Highest average App Store rating in this ranking
   • +Annual Steps plan at $39.99
   • +Simple, fast interface for checking work

   Limitations

   • −Math only
   • −Step-by-step help is sold as the Steps subscription
   • −Fewer learning features than Photomath or Symbolab

   SummaryA well-rated, fast math checker with an affordable annual plan. Students who want free steps should try Photomath first.

8. 8

   Symbolab

   A math solver built from more than 500 calculators that gives step-by-step solutions from pre-algebra to calculus.

   8.1overall

   A math solver built from more than 500 calculators that gives step-by-step solutions from pre-algebra to calculus.

   Best forHigh school and college students working through algebra, calculus and other advanced math.

   Adoption data

   300 millionSymbolab says it has more than 300 million users worldwide; its iPhone app shows a smaller 26,000 US App Store ratings, as much of its use is on the web.

   Symbolab, About Symbolab (2026): “Symbolab (Course Hero Symbolab Ltd.) is a global leader in education technology with over 300 million users worldwide.”

   Symbolab is the math solver for students past the basics. Its App Store listing says the problem solver is built from more than five hundred calculators, covering integrals, derivatives, limits, matrices, series, ordinary differential equations and Laplace transforms, and it accepts typed or photographed problems including word problems. Free use returns solutions with basic steps, and a subscription unlocks advanced steps and explanations. Pricing is low: the US App Store lists the Universal subscription from $7.99 a month and $34.99 a year, the cheapest verified plans among the dedicated solvers here. Symbolab says it has more than 300 million users worldwide, but its main iPhone app shows only 26,000 US App Store ratings, which suggests most use is on the web, so we scored adoption below Photomath. Like Photomath and Mathway, it does not help with writing, science or history. Choose it for calculus and college math rather than for elementary homework.

   Strengths

   • +Deep coverage of advanced math topics
   • +Cheapest verified monthly plan among dedicated solvers
   • +Strong web version as well as apps

   Limitations

   • −Math only
   • −Detailed steps need a subscription
   • −Smaller App Store rating base than Photomath or Mathway

   SummaryA cheap, deep math solver for advanced coursework. Younger students and multi-subject homework are better served elsewhere.

9. 9

   Chegg Study

   A college-focused homework service with a library of solved questions, AI solutions and expert answers across 80 subjects.

   7.7overall

   A college-focused homework service with a library of solved questions, AI solutions and expert answers across 80 subjects.

   Best forCollege students in STEM and business courses who want textbook-style solutions and expert Q&A.

   Adoption data

   205K ratingsThe Chegg Study iPhone app shows 205,000 US App Store ratings at 4.7 out of 5. Chegg's filings say lower traffic led to fewer subscribers, so its user base is shrinking.

   Apple App Store (US), Chegg Study on the App Store (2026): “4.7 out of 5 205K Ratings”

   Chegg Study remains the reference library for college homework. Its App Store listing describes over 60 million fully solved homework questions, help in 80 subjects and hundreds of courses, AI solutions backed by experts, flashcards, and a question scanner that sends a problem to Chegg experts with answers in as little as 30 minutes. That depth suits engineering, physics, chemistry and business courses that follow standard textbooks. The service is under pressure. Chegg's 2025 annual report and its 2026 quarterly filings say reduced traffic led to fewer subscribers, and the company now pitches itself toward workplace skills and language learning. The iPhone app still shows 205,000 US App Store ratings. There is no permanent free plan, and we could not confirm a USD price on Chegg's own page from our location, so the price is marked pending. Free AI tools now cover much of what Chegg offers, which is why it ranks near the bottom on value.

   Strengths

   • +Deep solution library for college courses
   • +Expert Q&A when AI is not enough
   • +80 subjects

   Limitations

   • −No permanent free plan
   • −Chegg reports fewer subscribers as traffic has fallen
   • −USD price could not be confirmed on Chegg's own page from our location

   SummaryStill useful for college STEM courses that follow standard textbooks. Most students can now get similar help from free AI tools first.

10. 10

    Question.AI

    An AI chatbot and homework solver for math and other subjects, with translation into more than 140 languages.

    7.7overall

    An AI chatbot and homework solver for math and other subjects, with translation into more than 140 languages.

    Best forStudents who want a low-cost AI answer app and translation help.

    Adoption data

    10 millionQuestion.AI says on its homepage that it is the choice of more than 10 million users; its iPhone app shows 164,000 US App Store ratings.

    Question.AI, Question.AI homepage (2026): “Choice of more than 10 million users.”

    Question.AI is a general AI chatbot packaged as a homework app. The App Store listing positions it as an assistant for definitions, explanations, summaries and writing suggestions, with translation into more than 140 languages, and the homepage adds that it solves many kinds of problems and summarizes texts. Question.AI says it is the choice of more than 10 million users, the smallest figure disclosed in this ranking, and the iPhone app shows 164,000 US App Store ratings. Pricing is low but confusing: the US App Store lists a Pro plan at $8.99 a month, Plus at $11.99 a month and a weekly plan at $6.99, which costs far more over a month than the monthly plans. Compared with Gauth or ChatGPT study mode, it says less about guiding students through steps, so it scores lower on features. It is a reasonable free option for quick answers and translation, but students who want to learn the method have better choices above.

    Strengths

    • +Free to start
    • +Translation into more than 140 languages
    • +Several low monthly price points

    Limitations

    • −Less focus on teaching steps than tutor-style apps
    • −Many overlapping plans, including a weekly plan
    • −Smallest disclosed user base in this ranking

    SummaryA cheap, general AI answer app with strong translation. It ranks last because it does less to teach the steps.

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