Comparison

eqSolver vs Free

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Solves simultaneous linear equations
  • Matrix-style input
  • Decimal and exponential number support
  • Symmetric equation option
  • Tablet and phone compatibility
Features
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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.

About

Free

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This app consists of multiple mini games in which users learn and practice skills critical to the development of Free-Body Diagrams. This is a fundamental skill for engineers, generally learned in an Introduction to Statics or Mechanics course. The app provides users with asynchronous opportunities for training, varied tasks that target specific FBD issues, and several levels of immediate feedback.

Screenshots

eqSolver1 screens
Free4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Free at every 4 days against eqSolver's every 69 months. eqSolver's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eqSolver ships an update every 69 months, Free every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
eqSolver versus Free: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereqSolverFree
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 69 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB602 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurt GramollWorcester Polytechnic Institute

In-app purchases

None

eqSolver

No in-app purchases

None

Free

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eqSolver free?
eqSolver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Free free?
Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eqSolver or Free have ads?
Neither eqSolver nor Free shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eqSolver or Free?
eqSolver ships an update every 69 months, and Free every 4 days. Most recently, eqSolver was updated on October 11, 2026 and Free on October 27, 2026.

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