What is it
Socratic Owl is an AI-powered homework helper app that transforms learning challenges into clear solutions instantly, automatically analyzing questions across math, science, literature, and history while providing step-by-step explanations and educational resources. It’s designed for high school and college students who need to quickly understand complex concepts by simply taking a photo, typing, or speaking their questions into the app.
Built with
OpenAI, LangSmith, Microsoft Azure, React Native
Used by
More than 12.000 students every month on Android and iOS.
Advantages
01
Smart Recognition
Instantly solve homework problems by taking a photo or typing your question with AI-powered visual recognition that reads and analyzes complex math and science problems in seconds.
02
Step-by-Step Learning
Get detailed, broken-down explanations for every solution, helping you understand the process rather than just providing answers, perfect for homework and exam preparation.
03
Multi-Subject Suppor
Socratic covers all core academic subjects from math and science to literature and history, providing comprehensive learning assistance for high school and college students across any discipline.
04
Reliability
Powered by sophisticated language models with advanced prompting techniques and precise formula parsing capabilities, ensuring accurate solutions and reliable explanations across complex mathematical equations and scientific concepts.
Technical Features

Data Storage and Management:
- Azure Blob Storage: Stores educational content, user data, and other relevant resources.
Computer Vision and OCR:
- Advanced OCR Services: Specialized mathematical formula recognition and handwriting detection to accurately parse complex equations, diagrams, and scientific notation from photos.
Language Model Integration:
- Azure OpenAI Service: Fine-tuned language models optimized for step-by-step mathematical and scientific explanations, with specialized prompting for educational clarity and accuracy.
Application Framework:
- Cross-Platform Development: React Native iOS/Android apps with camera integration, real-time image processing, and offline caching for seamless user experience across devices.
Mathematical Processing:
- Formula Parsing Engine: Advanced symbolic math processing capabilities to interpret, solve, and explain complex mathematical expressions with proper notation rendering and LaTeX support.