eqSolver vs PrepFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eqSolver
This app solves simultaneous linear equations quickly and efficiently. It offers a matrix-style input for decimal or exponential numbers, with an option for symmetric equations to simplify input. Ideal for math and engineering students and professionals.
- Solves simultaneous linear equations
- Matrix-style input
- Decimal and exponential number support
- Symmetric equation option
- Tablet and phone compatibility
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The eqSolver app calculates the solution for simultaneous linear equations. In math and engineering, it is common to have 3 to 6 equations with 3 to 6 unknowns that need to be solved quickly. This apps provides simple matrix-style input method using either decimal or exponential form. There is an option for symmetric equations (common in engineering) to reduce the input effort. The app is simple but elegant and can be used on tablets or phones.
PrepFE
Prepare for the FE Mechanical exam with practice problems and flashcards. Learn by doing with expert-curated content, track your progress, and identify areas for improvement. Study conveniently on your mobile device, anytime, anywhere.
- Practice FE exam questions
- Interactive practice exams
- Hundreds of practice questions
- Detailed step-by-step explanations
- Reinforce learning with flashcards
- Breakdown of strengths and weaknesses
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Don't spend time relearning topics from scratch and using poor resources. Jump right into practice problems and learn by doing! Supplement your learning with flash cards to learn the FE Reference Handbook and be familiar with your discipline's concepts. Take your exam practice on the go and learn with our curated content by engineering experts. Study whenever and wherever it’s convenient with PrepFE™. No need to carry around books and study guides. All you need is your phone and determination. Start your Professional Engineer journey and download the PrepFE - Mechanical app. Install the free version today and jump start your studying! We have provided a limited free version of the app that you can try before deciding to upgrade. This version includes a limited set of practice questions, flash cards, and basic progress metrics. *Practice FE exam questions* *Interactive Practice Exams* *Hundreds of Practice Questions* *Detailed & Step-by-Step Explanations* *Reinforce learning with Flash Cards* *Breakdown of strengths and weaknesses* *Updated for 2020* We have up to date content for the new category specifications: • Mathematics • Probability and Statistics • Ethics and Professional Practice • Engineering Economics • Electricity and Magnetism • Statics • Dynamics, Kinematics, and Vibrations • Mechanics of Materials • Material Properties and Processing • Fluid Mechanics • Thermodynamics • Heat Transfer • Measurements, Instrumentation, and Controls • Mechanical Design and Analysis
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: eqSolver at 100% against PrepFE's 17%. eqSolver also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). PrepFE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 69 months) and ratings volume (57 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PrepFE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. eqSolver asks for nothing beyond the download.
eqSolver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrepFE has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of eqSolver's written reviews are positive against 17% of PrepFE's.
eqSolver ships an update every 69 months, PrepFE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eqSolver | PrepFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.0 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 69 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 288 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kurt Gramoll | PrepFE, Inc. |
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In-app purchases
eqSolver
No in-app purchases
PrepFE
- 1 Month Access Renewal$47.99
- 1 Month Access2 variants$59.99
- 3 Months Access Renewal$61.99
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- 3 Months Access2 variants$79.99
- 6 Months Access2 variants$99.99








