- Before we differentiate, what rule do we use for a polynomial term like x²?
- Power rule?
- Right. So the power rule says the derivative of xn is n xn−1. What does that give you for x²?
- 2xCorrect
- Good. And what's the derivative of the constant 1?
- 0Correct
- So putting it together — the whole derivative is?
- 2xCorrect
- Exactly. 2x. And you got there without me telling you — you just applied the rule. That's the whole point.
LEARNSocratic mode Don't give the answer — guide to it→
An AI tutor that won't just give you the answer.
Most AI homework helpers hand you the answer in two seconds. Learn Mode is the opposite — Scrny hides the answer, asks a guiding question, and walks you through to it. One question at a time. The Show Answer button is always there if you want it.
★ INCLUDED ON EVERY PLAN · 6 SUBJECT VERTICALS · ANY SCREENSHOT
HIDE · GUIDE · CONFIRM
The whole loop, shown as the conversation it is.
This is what Learn Mode looks like in practice — one guiding question at a time, recognising your commitments, never lecturing you with paragraphs. The tutor only confirms the answer once you've reasoned to it yourself.
WHERE IT EARNS ITS KEEP
Six subjects, six tutor openers.
Same Socratic loop, tuned to the subject. These are real opening questions Learn Mode would ask — the tutor's first move when you screenshot a question in each domain.
Math, physics, bio
What rule are we differentiating with here?
Algebra → calculus · physics · bio
AZ-900, AWS, CompTIA
Before you pick — what does “eventual consistency” actually mean for the user?
Build understanding, not just recall
Grammar & vocab
Why this conjugation and not the imperfect — what tense is the sentence in?
CEFR drills · grammar · placement
History, lit, philosophy
Whose perspective is this source written from — and what does it leave out?
History · philosophy · literature
LeetCode, CodeWars
Before we look at the loop — what's the time complexity of a nested scan?
Hints, not solutions
Between human-tutor sessions
Your tutor showed you this last week — what step did you get stuck on?
Reinforce without re-paying for hours
SAME QUESTION · TWO VERY DIFFERENT REPLIES
What the difference actually looks like.
Both tools were screenshotted the same multiple-choice question. One hands the answer over and a wall of reasoning. The other locks the answer and asks what you think first.
Before we differentiate — what rule do we use for a polynomial term like x²?
VS THE FIELD
Four tools. Four philosophies.
The quickest way to see why Learn Mode is different is to hear each tool's pedagogical voice side-by-side.
Hands-over tutor
ChatGPT
“Here's the answer plus the reasoning.”
Best forQuick lookup when you don't need to learn it.
Curriculum-led tutor
Khan Academy
“Watch the lesson, then practise inside our path.”
Best forMastery learning inside their own curriculum.
Crowd-sourced Q&A
Brainly
“Someone has already answered this somewhere.”
Best forIf your exact question was previously posted.
Socratic dialogue
Scrny · Learn
“Tell me what you think first. Then I'll confirm.”
Best forBuilding real understanding, exam prep, anywhere on screen.
OTHER MODES
Not the right tool? Try another mode.
Scrny ships four modes, each tuned for a different shape of question. Use the one that matches what's on your screen.
/ multiple-choiceMultiple Choice→The multiple-choice screenshot solver — screenshot a quiz question → answer + reasoning in 2.4s./ math-solverMath Solver→The math screenshot solver — screenshot any equation → worked steps + verification./ tech-supportTech Support→Screenshot a cryptic error → plain English + first three fixes.
Learn it once. Don't google it next time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Questions, answered.
How is Learn Mode different from ChatGPT? +
ChatGPT defaults to giving you the answer the moment you ask. Learn Mode hides the answer until you've reasoned through it — the tutor asks one guiding question at a time, recognises when you commit to an answer (even hedged like "is it B?"), then confirms or gently corrects you. There's a Show Answer escape hatch any time you want it.
Is it better than Khan Academy's AI tutor? +
Different tool for a different job. Khan Academy's tutor sits inside Khan Academy's own curriculum modules — great when you're working through their material in order. Scrny's Learn Mode works on whatever's on your screen right now, including screenshots from a textbook, a practice exam, or your homework site. We don't replace a curriculum, we help with the question in front of you.
Can I just see the answer if I want it? +
Yes. Every Learn Mode card has a Show Me the Answer button. You can also just type "give me the answer" or "I don't know" and the tutor reveals it with a brief explanation. Learn Mode is a default, not a lock-in.
What if I get the answer wrong? +
First and second wrong attempts get a focused hint and an invitation to try again — without telling you which option is right. After two wrong attempts the tutor offers to reveal the answer rather than letting you loop forever. The whole flow is designed so you can't get stuck.
What subjects does Learn Mode work on? +
Anything Scrny's vision engine can read — algebra through multivariable calculus, physics, biology, chemistry, IT certifications, language grammar, history, philosophy, coding practice problems. The Socratic tutoring layer is subject-agnostic; the underlying knowledge is whatever the model has trained on.
Is Learn Mode an extra cost? +
No. It's a toggle in the Scrny settings, included on every plan: Starter ($1.99/month for 15 answers), Study ($5.99 for 200), Finals ($7.99 for 500). Each guided exchange counts as one credit, the same as a normal answer. Cancel anytime.