Tools Original APK
Symbolab Original, with Premium features unlocked no ads, no nag screens.

Premium-tier features unlocked across every tool the app exposes. No ads, no nag screens, no subscription. Cloud sync still works where the original supports it.

  • Premium Unlocked
  • Ad-Free
  • No Nag Screens
  • Version

    Latest tested build.

    v12.0.5
  • Download size

    On disk after install.

    14.3 MB
  • Installs

    Play Store installs.

    10M+

Symbolab is a math solver app for Android that works through algebra, calculus, trigonometry, and more, one step at a time. This page covers the latest APK release with screenshots, key features, installation steps, compatibility details, and what to check before installing.

What is Symbolab?

Symbolab is a math problem solver from DevSense. Type an equation or snap a photo of one, and it works through the answer step by step, so you see how the solution comes together instead of just the final number. It covers algebra, calculus, trigonometry, matrices, and graphing. Open it, enter the problem, read the steps.

The free version solves problems and shows basic results. A Premium subscription unlocks the full worked-out steps, no ads, and extra practice tools. Most of the everyday solving works fine without paying, and you only hit the paywall when you want the detailed step-by-step breakdown on every problem.

Cloud sync, your saved problems, and account sign-in all work through your Symbolab account, so your history follows you across devices. The app handles the math; the subscription just decides how much of the worked solution you get to see.

What does Symbolab offer?

Symbolab is built around one job: solving math and showing the work. It handles equations, derivatives, integrals, limits, series, and systems, and it draws graphs for functions you type in. The step-by-step view is the part students lean on most, since it explains the method, not just the answer.

Sign in with a Symbolab account and your solved problems sync across devices, so you can start on your phone and pick up on another. The app also reads math from a photo, so you can point your camera at a textbook problem instead of typing every symbol by hand.

The interface stays focused on the math keyboard and the solution panel, with quick access to your recent problems. You can save problems to come back to, and the calculators are grouped by topic so finding the right one for algebra or calculus takes a couple of taps.

Key features

Symbolab ships the full solver toolkit in one app. Here is what people actually use it for:

  • Step-by-step solver: Works through algebra, calculus, and trig problems and shows every step.
  • Camera input: Snap a photo of a written or printed problem and solve it without typing.
  • Graphing: Plot functions and see how equations behave visually.
  • Saved problems and sync: Keep a history of solved problems that follows your account across devices.
  • Topic-based calculators: Dedicated tools for derivatives, integrals, limits, matrices, and more.
  • Clean math keyboard: A symbol keyboard built for entering equations quickly on a phone.

What's new in the latest version?

The latest build of Symbolab (v12.0.5) focuses on stability, broader Android compatibility, and small fixes to the solver and interface. DevSense updates the app regularly, so newer math topics and bug fixes land on a steady cadence.

  • Improved stability across newer Android versions, including Android 14 and 15
  • Faster solving and a lighter memory footprint on lower-RAM phones
  • Bug fixes for reported camera input, sync, and sign-in issues
  • Updated interface elements and a smoother math keyboard
  • Better support for foldable and tablet screens
  • Refreshed step-by-step explanations for several problem types

Pros and cons

What works
  • All Premium features
  • Ad-free interface
  • No upsell prompts
  • Cloud sync intact
  • Export without watermarks
  • Free to install
What does not
  • Not on Google Play
  • No automatic updates
  • Sideload only
  • Some features may need an account
  • Subscription tier may still appear in UI
  • Permissions require manual review

Good to know before installing

APKs install via sideload, so Android will ask you to allow 'Install unknown apps' for your file manager or browser. This is normal. Only enable it for sources you trust, then turn it back off when you are done.

Check the package name, version, and requested permissions before opening the app. The package should read com.devsense.symbolab. If the permissions do not match what a math app needs, hold off on installing.

App information

At a glance
The Symbolab Original spec sheet
  • App name
    Symbolab Original
  • Package name
    com.devsense.symbolab
  • Version
    12.0.5
  • Updated
    Latest release
  • Android required
    5.0+ (Lollipop)
  • Developer
    Symbolab
  • Category
    Tools
  • File size
    14.3 MB
  • Installs
    10M+
  • License
    Free / Freemium

How to install Symbolab APK on Android

Install in five steps
Getting Symbolab Original on your device
  • 1
    Tap the download button
    The Symbolab Original APK file lands in your Downloads folder.
  • 2
    Allow unknown apps
    Grant the install-unknown-apps permission to your file manager when Android prompts.
  • 3
    Run the installer
    Accept the in-place update if a previous version is on the device.
  • 4
    Launch the app
    Complete first-run setup or sign in to your account.
  • 5
    Review permissions
    Open Settings inside the app and confirm permissions match the app's purpose.

Is Symbolab safe?

Symbolab is safest when downloaded from Google Play or the official DevSense source. APK files from unknown mirrors can be outdated, modified, or unsafe. Before installing, check the package name, version, file size, and requested permissions. If anything looks different from the official listing, do not install the APK.

When you sideload any APK, Google Play Protect may show a warning on install because the file did not come from Google Play. That prompt is expected for sideloaded apps. The real question is what is inside the file, which is why we publish the package name (com.devsense.symbolab), the version number, and the file size up top so you can match them against the official Symbolab listing before you open it.

FAQ

  • Is Symbolab free?
    Yes. The app is free to install and solves most problems without paying. The full step-by-step view and some extras are part of the Premium subscription.
  • Will my problems sync between devices?
    Yes, when you sign in with a Symbolab account. Your saved problems follow you. Check Settings after install.
  • Can I install Symbolab without Google Play?
    Yes. Sideload via your file manager after enabling 'Install unknown apps'.
  • Does Symbolab update automatically?
    Not when sideloaded. Pull a fresh build from this page when a new version drops.
  • Does Symbolab need root?
    No. It installs as a normal user app via sideload.
  • What Android version does it require?
    Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later for the latest builds.

Final verdict

Symbolab is worth installing if you want a math solver that shows its work, not just the answer. It covers algebra through calculus, reads problems from a photo, and graphs functions, and the free tier handles most of what students need day to day. Check compatibility, permissions, and the download source before installing the APK, and update from this page when a new build drops.

For most people the Play Store version is the easiest path because of Google's pre-install scanning and automatic updates. Grab the APK here when you need a specific version or do not have Play access on a device. Either way, sign in with your Symbolab account so your solved problems stay backed up and in sync.