Socratic is a free Google app that helps students with homework by answering questions across math, science, literature and history. Take a photo of a question or type it in, and Socratic returns curated explanations, video links and step-by-step breakdowns.
Best for
K-12 students who need quick explanations across multiple subjects for free.
Pros
- Completely free with no subscription at all
- Photo-based question input makes it fast to get help on a specific problem
- Backed by Google, covering multiple subjects beyond just math
Cons
- Less actively developed/updated than some newer AI homework tools
- Explanations are curated/summarized rather than a fully conversational AI tutor
Tags
freehomeworkmathsciencegooglestudentsk-12
Frequently asked questions
Is Socratic still actively maintained by Google?
It remains available and free, though Google has increasingly focused newer AI education efforts on other products — check current app store reviews for the latest state of active development.