# MathPapa - Algebra Calculator

> Algebra Calculator & Solver

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1024251561](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1024251561)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1024251561`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MathPapa, Inc.
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (17,159 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-12
- **First published:** 2015-08-31
- **Size:** 5.33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mathpapa-algebra-calculator/id1024251561)
- **Website:** [http://www.mathpapa.com/](http://www.mathpapa.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.mathpapa.com/privacy-app/](http://www.mathpapa.com/privacy-app/)

## Description

MathPapa - Algebra Calculator is a browser extension that helps students learn algebra by solving problems and showing step-by-step solutions. It handles linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, graphs equations, factors quadratic expressions, evaluates expressions, and can solve systems of two equations.

How to use: Type your problem into the extension's text box (for example, `3x+5=17`) and you'll receive a guided, step-by-step explanation. It supports common symbols like +, -, *, /, ^, √, and |x|, making it ideal for homework help and practice. Optional MathPapa Premium offers additional features.

## Rankings

- #12,859 — Overall
- #13 — calculus
- #17 — graph
- #39 — math
- #70 — math problems

## Review summary

Users praise MathPapa for fast answers and clear step-by-step explanations, easy use, and usefulness for homework across many topics. The core value is learning the solving process and checking work. Major drawbacks center on pricing and access to steps: the premium subscription is expensive and step-by-step access is often gated; reliability can falter on harder problems; input is text-only (no photo capture); and some users want decimal outputs. Overall, it's a strong educational tool with notable pricing and feature gaps.

### Pros

- Step-by-step explanations for solving problems.
- Easy to use and beginner-friendly.
- Helps with homework and learning; acts as a lifesaver.
- Useful for verifying answers and checking work.
- Covers a broad range of math topics and functions.

### Cons

- Premium subscription is expensive and often criticized.
- Step-by-step guidance is limited or gated behind paywalls; not always available for all problems.
- Not always reliable for harder problems and some questions may lack steps.
- Input is text-only (no photo capture or handwriting input).
- No option to display results in decimal form.

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