AI Homework Helper - Apex Vision AI vs Mathful

Apex Vision AI is a browser and mobile study companion built for students who want step-by-step help on coursework without leaving their LMS. It runs as a Chrome extension and iOS app, plugging into Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Top Hat, and other web-based quiz platforms so you can ask questions from the page you are already on.

The platform covers homework, essays, and exam prep across math, science, English, history, and 100+ subjects. You can type a question, upload a photo or PDF, or trigger help from a toolbar, side panel, pop-up, or on-screen buttons embedded in your course page. Answers come with explanations so you can follow the reasoning, not just copy a result.

Beyond single-question help, Apex Vision AI bundles flashcard generation, study guides, practice exams, a math solver, and an essay helper. A free tier gives you daily requests without a credit card, and paid plans add higher monthly limits, faster responses, and stronger accuracy on harder STEM problems.

Mathful is a math AI solver and calculator built for students who need step-by-step answers, not just a final number. You can type a problem, upload a photo, or use the built-in calculator, and Mathful walks you through each step so you can follow the logic behind the solution.

The platform covers algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, word problems, and more. Photomath and MathGPT are two dedicated surfaces for image-based solving and conversational problem solving, both backed by the same core engine.

It targets students from elementary school through university who need homework help outside of tutoring hours, plus educators who want to show worked solutions in class.