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Microsoft Math Solver Is Discontinued — Free Alternative (2026)

Looking for Microsoft Math Solver? The app was retired in July 2025. This page explains what happened and gives you a free alternative: solve problems from a photo or by typing and see every step, right in your browser.

What happened to Microsoft Math Solver?

Microsoft Math Solver was a free app that scanned printed or handwritten problems and solved them step by step. On June 6, 2025 Microsoft announced it would be retired on July 7, and it was then removed from the app stores (the built-in Edge entry had already been removed in late 2023).

If you still have it installed, it most likely no longer works: the servers behind the photo, solving, and practice features were shut down.

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The free alternative: same features, AI solving free

mathsolver.help gives you the core experience you were used to: photo recognition, photo and file upload, handwriting, or simply typing the equation — you get the solution with step-by-step explanations. It is free, works in any browser, no app to download, no sign-in, no paywall.

The quickest way to start is the solver at : photograph, scan, or upload your worksheet, handwrite the formula, or describe the problem in plain words, and the solver works through it with you. For common problem types you can also use one of the dedicated calculators linked below — each one shows the full worked solution instantly.

Feature comparison

FeatureMicrosoft Math Solver (retired)mathsolver.help
StatusApp retired July 2025, removed from app storesActive and updated (web-based)
Photo & handwritten problemsCamera scan for printed and handwritten mathPhoto recognition plus photo and file upload, handwriting, and typing
Step-by-step solutionsFree in the appFree — steps are never behind a paywall
Multiple solution methodsShows alternative methods per problemAsk AI to show another method — same problem, different approach
Graphing calculatorInteractive graphs, scan-and-plot X-Y tablesFree interactive graphing tool at /graphing
Practice & worksheetsWorksheets, quizzes, and video tutorialsDaily practice problems plus 80+ lesson pages with worked examples
Topic coverageArithmetic to calculusArithmetic to calculus — 80+ dedicated calculators and lessons
PlatformWindows/Android/iOS app (now unavailable)Any browser, desktop and mobile, nothing to install
Account requiredRequires a Microsoft accountNo sign-in needed to solve and see steps

How to switch in 3 steps

Moving over takes under a minute:

  1. Open the solver — the homepage shows the solver box, on desktop and mobile browsers.
  2. Enter your problem — snap a photo, upload a photo or a file, handwrite it, or type the equation (like 2x + 5 = 17 or x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0).
  3. Read the steps — the solver explains where each line comes from, just like Math Solver's step-by-step view did.

Prefer a form-style calculator? Pick one from the related links below — every one shows the full worked solution, not just the answer.

Frequently asked questions

1

Is Microsoft Math Solver discontinued?

Yes. Microsoft announced on June 6, 2025 that Math Solver would be retired on July 7, 2025, and the app was removed from app stores. Some functionality lives on inside Edge and Copilot, but the standalone app itself is gone.

2

What is the best free Microsoft Math Solver alternative?

mathsolver.help is a free web-based alternative: solve by photo, photo or file upload, handwriting, or typing, with step-by-step explanations for every problem — no app download, no account, no paywall.

3

Why did the Microsoft Math Solver app stop working?

The service behind the app was shut down when Microsoft retired Math Solver in July 2025. Photo scanning, solving, and practice features all relied on Microsoft's servers, which stopped responding when the service closed.

4

Does mathsolver.help show steps for free?

Yes. Every problem's full step-by-step explanation is free, along with dedicated calculators for equations, systems, calculus, and statistics — all usable in the browser.

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