Photomath generated a bit of controversy when it was released in 2014. Thats because the app will solve any math equation you take a picture of. Not only that, Photomath will show you all the steps it took to reach the solution. But rather than being an app to cheat on exams, it is a wonderful tool for anyone looking to learn how to solve complex equations. Just another example of how smart the iPhone is.

Photomath is just one of our favorite automation apps for iPhone and iPad. We’ve collected all of our favorites here. And if you’d like to see more of our top app selections in different categories, just head on over to our Best Apps Series.

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Here are a couple of our other picks of the best automation apps for iPhone and iPad:

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