Comparison

SimplexLP vs Time Study Engineer

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

Head to head
About

SimplexLP

This app simplifies linear optimization problems with an objective function and constraints. It offers a graphical representation for problems with two variables, making it an ideal learning tool for students and teachers of the Simplex algorithm.

Highlights
  • Solves maximization and minimization problems
  • Handles unlimited variables and constraints
  • Supports ≤, ≥, and = inequalities
  • Provides graphical representation for 2-variable problems
  • Outputs calculations in fractions or decimals
  • Offers accurate calculations with fractions
Features
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SimplexLP solves linear optimization problems, which can be mathematically described with an objective function and a set of constraints. With the new graphical representation (possible with 2 variables only) it is a lot easier to understand the theoretical concept of linear optimization! SimplexLP is the perfect learning companion for teachers (to set up problems) and students (to learn the Simplex algorithm). It is very easy to change coefficients and see how the solution varies. For the calculation the famous Simplex algorithm is used. With SimplexLP you can: – easily set up the objective function and the constraints; – solve maximization and minimization problems; – solve problems with unlimited number of variables and constraints; – solve problems with ≤, ≥ and = (in)equalities; – get all the possible solutions ("edges") to a problem; – get accurate calculations with fractions; – get your output in fractions or decimal values; – set a fixed value in the objective function, e.g. for fixed costs; – set the tab width (via a simple swipe gesture) to format the tableaus; – get a graphical representation of optimization problems with 2 variables. With SimplexLP linear optimization really makes fun!

About

Time Study Engineer

This application assists industrial engineers in production and manufacturing settings with straightforward time study analysis. It allows for the export of collected data via email.

Highlights
  • Time study analysis
  • Production floor assistance
  • Manufacturing environment support
  • Data export via email
  • Simple interface
Features
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Time Study is a practical time study app built for industrial engineers, lean practitioners, and production teams who need accurate cycle-time data on the shop floor. Conduct stopwatch-style time studies with a clean, focused interface designed for real work environments — not spreadsheets on a clipboard. KEY FEATURES • Precision timer — Uses wall-clock timing so your study stays accurate even when the phone is locked or you switch apps • Task-by-task capture — Record each element with start/stop timing as you move through the process • VA / NVA / NNVA classification — Tag every task as Value Added, Non-Value Added, or Necessary Non-Value Added • Multi-operator support — Account for more than one operator on a task • Save & review studies — Keep completed studies on your device and open them anytime • Export reports — Share professional PDF or Excel (CSV) reports via the iOS share sheet — save to Files, open in Excel, or email to your team • Analytics dashboard — See VA/NVA breakdown, cycle time summaries, and study-level insights across saved work • Background study mode — Minimize the app while the timer keeps running; tap the banner to jump back in • Built-in IE glossary — Quick reference for common industrial engineering terms • Designed for engineers — Created by an industrial engineer for factory productivity and time-motion analysis WHO IT'S FOR • Industrial engineers • Lean / Six Sigma practitioners • Production supervisors and team leads • Process improvement specialists • Students learning time study methods Whether you are balancing a line, documenting standard work, or analyzing waste in a process, Time Study helps you capture timing data quickly and turn it into shareable reports. Feedback and support: vijaygurav1@outlook.com

Screenshots

SimplexLP4 screens
Time Study Engineer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Time Study Engineer at Free against SimplexLP's $3.99. Time Study Engineer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). SimplexLP's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Time Study Engineer is free to download; SimplexLP costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SimplexLP against 5.0 for Time Study Engineer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of SimplexLP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Time Study Engineer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplexLP ships an update every 12 months, Time Study Engineer every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SimplexLP versus Time Study Engineer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplexLPTime Study Engineer
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxel BesserVijay Gurav

Customer experience

SimplexLP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Time Study Engineer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SimplexLP

No in-app purchases

None

Time Study Engineer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplexLP free?
SimplexLP costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time Study Engineer free?
Time Study Engineer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SimplexLP or Time Study Engineer?
SimplexLP and Time Study Engineer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do SimplexLP or Time Study Engineer have ads?
Neither SimplexLP nor Time Study Engineer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimplexLP or Time Study Engineer?
SimplexLP ships an update every 12 months, and Time Study Engineer every 17 months. Most recently, SimplexLP was updated on September 28, 2026 and Time Study Engineer on July 6, 2026.

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