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title: "Maths apps in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare the maths solving and graphing apps New Zealand students use. Share of Search among Desmos, GeoGebra, Wolfram Alpha, Symbolab, Mathway and Photomath, the maths apps Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-maths-apps"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# Maths apps in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare the maths solving and graphing apps New Zealand students use. Share of Search among Desmos, GeoGebra, Wolfram Alpha, Symbolab, Mathway and Photomath, the maths apps Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Maths apps
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 6
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Desmos, 83%

## Which brand is most popular in search among maths apps in New Zealand?

- In August 2026, Desmos was the most searched among maths apps in New Zealand, with an estimated 34.4K branded searches and 83% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- GeoGebra is in 2nd place, 75.6 percentage points behind at 7.4% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Desmos’ estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand increased from 82% to 83%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GeoGebra’s estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand increased from 5% to 7.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Wolfram Alpha’s estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand decreased from 5.9% to 4.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Mathway’s estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Photomath’s estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand decreased from 1.7% to 0.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Desmos’ estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand peaked at 89.1% in February 2026 and was lowest at 71.3% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GeoGebra’s estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand peaked at 8.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 3.5% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Wolfram Alpha’s estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand peaked at 14% in December 2025 and was lowest at 3.5% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Symbolab’s estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand peaked at 4.2% in July 2026 and was lowest at 1.8% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Mathway’s estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand peaked at 2.5% in December 2025 and was lowest at 1% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Photomath’s estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand peaked at 2.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 0.52% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GeoGebra rose from 3rd to 2nd among maths apps in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Wolfram Alpha fell from 2nd to 3rd among maths apps in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Symbolab held steady: its estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Desmos vs GeoGebra: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/desmos-vs-geogebra): 83% against 7.4% Share of Search.
- [Desmos vs Wolfram Alpha: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/desmos-vs-wolfram-alpha): 83% against 4.8% Share of Search.
- [Desmos vs Symbolab: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/desmos-vs-symbolab): 83% against 2.9% Share of Search.
- [GeoGebra vs Wolfram Alpha: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/geogebra-vs-wolfram-alpha): 7.4% against 4.8% Share of Search.
- [GeoGebra vs Symbolab: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/geogebra-vs-symbolab): 7.4% against 2.9% Share of Search.
- [Wolfram Alpha vs Symbolab: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/symbolab-vs-wolfram-alpha): 4.8% against 2.9% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand maths apps in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Desmos gained estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand, from 78.4% to 83%.
- In August 2026, Wolfram Alpha lost estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 4.8%.
- In August 2026, Symbolab lost estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand, from 4.2% to 2.9%.
- In August 2026, Mathway lost estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand, from 2% to 1.3%.
- In August 2026, GeoGebra lost estimated Share of Search among maths apps in New Zealand, from 8% to 7.4%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Photomath in New Zealand fell 56.9% over 11 measured months, from 580 to 250 in August 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Desmos | 83% | 34.4K | +74.1% | Desmos |
| 2 | GeoGebra | 7.4% | 3.1K | +51.5% | GeoGebra |
| 3 | Wolfram Alpha | 4.8% | 2K | +18.3% | Wolfram Alpha |
| 4 | Symbolab | 2.9% | 1.2K | +13.1% | Symbolab |
| 5 | Mathway | 1.3% | 530 | +6.0% | Mathway |
| 6 | Photomath | 0.6% | 250 | +47.1% | Photomath |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Desmos | 27.8K | 82% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Wolfram Alpha | 2K | 5.9% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | GeoGebra | 1.7K | 5% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Symbolab | 1.1K | 3.1% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Mathway | 760 | 2.2% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Photomath | 580 | 1.7% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Desmos | 15.3K | 76.1% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | GeoGebra | 1.7K | 8.3% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Wolfram Alpha | 1.6K | 8.2% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Symbolab | 640 | 3.2% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Photomath | 420 | 2.1% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Mathway | 410 | 2% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Desmos | 4.6K | 71.3% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Wolfram Alpha | 900 | 14% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | GeoGebra | 430 | 6.7% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Symbolab | 230 | 3.6% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Mathway | 160 | 2.5% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Photomath | 120 | 1.9% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Desmos | 6.7K | 76% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Wolfram Alpha | 1K | 11.7% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | GeoGebra | 430 | 4.9% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Symbolab | 300 | 3.4% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Mathway | 190 | 2.1% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Photomath | 170 | 1.9% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Desmos | 39.8K | 89.1% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | GeoGebra | 1.7K | 3.7% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Wolfram Alpha | 1.6K | 3.5% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Symbolab | 790 | 1.8% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Mathway | 510 | 1.1% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Photomath | 360 | 0.81% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Desmos | 61.5K | 88.1% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Wolfram Alpha | 3.1K | 4.5% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | GeoGebra | 2.5K | 3.5% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Symbolab | 1.5K | 2.1% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Mathway | 780 | 1.1% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Photomath | 480 | 0.69% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Desmos | 29.3K | 86% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Wolfram Alpha | 1.8K | 5.3% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | GeoGebra | 1.7K | 4.9% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Symbolab | 670 | 2% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Mathway | 380 | 1.1% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Photomath | 230 | 0.68% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Desmos | 50.3K | 88.4% | 1 |
| May 2026 | GeoGebra | 2.5K | 4.4% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Wolfram Alpha | 2K | 3.6% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Symbolab | 1.1K | 2% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Mathway | 590 | 1% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Photomath | 330 | 0.58% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Desmos | 49.2K | 87.6% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | GeoGebra | 2.5K | 4.4% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Wolfram Alpha | 2.1K | 3.7% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Symbolab | 1.3K | 2.2% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Mathway | 850 | 1.5% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Photomath | 290 | 0.52% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Desmos | 19.8K | 78.4% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | GeoGebra | 2K | 8% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Wolfram Alpha | 1.7K | 6.7% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Symbolab | 1.1K | 4.2% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Mathway | 500 | 2% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Photomath | 170 | 0.67% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Desmos | 34.4K | 83% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | GeoGebra | 3.1K | 7.4% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Wolfram Alpha | 2K | 4.8% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Symbolab | 1.2K | 2.9% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Mathway | 530 | 1.3% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Photomath | 250 | 0.6% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Desmos | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | GeoGebra | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Mathway | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Photomath | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Symbolab | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Wolfram Alpha | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Desmos**: Measured on the search terms “3d desmos”, “desmos”, “desmos 3d”, “desmos 3d graphing”, “desmos calculator”, “desmos calculator online”, “desmos calculator scientific”, “desmos com”, “desmos com calculator”, “desmos for teachers”, “desmos graphing”, “desmos graphing calculator”, “desmos math”, “desmos near me”, “desmos online”, “desmos scientific”, “desmos solver” and “piecewise function desmos”, summed into one figure.
- **GeoGebra**: Measured on the search terms “geogebra”, “geogebra calculator”, “geogebra graph”, “geogebra math”, “geogebra online”, “geogebra org” and “geogebra solver”, summed into one figure.
- **Mathway**: Measured on the search terms “mathway”, “mathway calculator”, “mathway com”, “mathway fraction calculator”, “mathway near me” and “mathway solver”, summed into one figure.
- **Photomath**: Measured on the search terms “photomath”, “photomath calculator”, “photomath com”, “photomath math”, “photomath math solver”, “photomath online” and “photomath solver”, summed into one figure.
- **Symbolab**: Measured on the search terms “symbolab”, “symbolab calculator”, “symbolab com”, “symbolab equation solver”, “symbolab math”, “symbolab math solver” and “symbolab solver”, summed into one figure.
- **Wolfram Alpha**: Measured on the search terms “wolfram alpha”, “wolfram alpha calculator”, “wolfram alpha math”, “wolfram alpha pro”, “wolfram alpha solver”, “wolframalpha”, “wolframalpha calculator”, “wolframalpha com”, “wolframalpha math” and “wolframalpha solver”, summed into one figure.

- [Desmos](/demand/nz/brands/desmos)
- [GeoGebra](/demand/nz/brands/geogebra)
- [Mathway](/demand/nz/brands/mathway)
- [Photomath](/demand/nz/brands/photomath)
- [Symbolab](/demand/nz/brands/symbolab)
- [Wolfram Alpha](/demand/nz/brands/wolfram-alpha)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among maths apps in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Desmos was the most searched among maths apps in New Zealand, with an estimated 34.4K branded searches and 83% estimated Share of Search within this set.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Maths apps in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-maths-apps

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