Comparison

Quantum Wave in a Box vs Matrix

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

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About

Quantum Wave in a Box

This app numerically solves the one-dimensional Schrödinger equation for non-relativistic particles in user-defined potential fields. It provides energy levels, wave-functions, and animations of wave-packet evolution. Ideal for physics students and educators to visualize quantum mechanics concepts.

Highlights
  • Schrödinger equation solver (1D)
  • User-defined potential V(x)
  • Hamiltonian matrix diagonalization
  • Wave-packet evolution animation
  • Energy levels and wave-functions visualization
  • RPN expression input for V(x)
Features
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Schrödinger equation solver 1D. User defined potential V(x). Diagonalization of hamiltonian matrix. Animation showing evolution in time of a gaussian wave-packet. In Quantum Mechanics the one-dimensional Schrödinger equation is a fundamental academic though exciting subject of study for both students and teachers of Physics. A solution of this differential equation represents the motion of a non-relativistic particle in a potential energy field V(x). But very few solutions can be derived with a paper and pencil. Have you ever dreamed of an App which would solve this equation (numerically) for each input of V(x) ? Give you readily energy levels and wave-functions and let you see as an animation how evolves in time a gaussian wave-packet in this particular interaction field ? Quantum Wave in a Box does it ! For a large range of values of the quantum system parameters. Actually the originally continuous x-spatial differential problem is discretized over a finite interval (the Box) while time remains a continuous variable. The time-independent Schrödinger equation H ψ(x) = E ψ(x), represented by a set of linear equations, is solved by using quick diagonalization routines. The solution ψ(x,t) of the time-dependent Schrödinger equation is then computed as ψ(x,t) = exp(-iHt) ψ₀(x) where ψ₀(x) is a gaussian wave-packet at initial time t = 0. You enter V(x) as RPN expression, set values of parameters and will get a solution in many cases within seconds ! - Atomic units used throughout (mass of electron = 1) - Quantum system defined by mass, interval [a, b] representing the Box and (real) potential energy V(x). - Spatially continuous problem discretized over [a, b] and time-independent Schrödinger equation represented by a system of N+1 linear equations using a 3, 5 or 7 point stencil; N being the number of x-steps. Maximum value of N depends on device’s RAM: up to 4000 when computing eigenvalues and eigenvectors, up to 8000 when computing eigenvalues only. - Diagonalization of hamiltonian matrix H gives eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. When computing eigenvalues only, lowest energy levels of bound states (if any) with up to 10-digit precision. - Listing of energy levels and visualisation of eigenwave-functions. - Animation shows gaussian wave-packet ψ(x,t) evolving with real-time evaluation of average velocity, kinetic energy and total energy. - Toggle between clockwise and counter-clockwise evolution of ψ(x,t). - Watch Real ψ, Imag ψ or probability density |ψ|². - Change initial gaussian parameters of the wave-packet (position, group velocity, standard deviation), enter any time value, then tap refresh button to observe changes in curves without new diagonalization. This is particularly useful to get a (usually more precise) solution for any time value t when animation is slower in cases of N being large. - Watch both solution ψ(x,t) and free wave-packet curves evolve together in time and separate when entering non-zero potential energy region. - Zoom in and out any part of the curves and watch how ψ(x,t) evolve locally.

About

Matrix

Features
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The MatrixAnalysis is carefully designed to be a simple and elegant app. This app has tools to help you analyze matrices like finding eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, QR, SLU, LU factorization. This app can also be used to do matrix operations like, finding inverse, determinant, dot product, cross product, and much more. You can also do elementwise operations and scalar operations. Want to do fast fourier transform (FFT) or inverse fourier transform (IFFT), this app is capable of IFFT Want to find an pseudo inverse of a non-square matrix, this app has you covered Want to know a rotation matrix for a given angle or rotate a vector by the given angle? This app has you covered. The expressions and the solutions are displayed in beautiful mathematical way. Once the expressions are solved, a beautifully written solutions are created that you can share with other or save it locally. It automatically saves your hard work locally on your device so you can come back and pick up from where you left off as your great effort will not be lost. There is also a Study page to help you with learning some important matrix vector formulas and some useful technique. This is an app for all student groups. From high school to college to university students. Be creative. Enjoy the app!

Screenshots

Quantum Wave in a Box4 screens
Matrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Quantum Wave in a Box at none against Matrix's shown. Quantum Wave in a Box also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Matrix's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 37 months). On price, 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

Quantum Wave in a Box ships an update every 37 months, Matrix every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and December 3, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Quantum Wave in a Box versus Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuantum Wave in a BoxMatrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichel RamillonOm Prakash Chapagain

In-app purchases

None

Quantum Wave in a Box

No in-app purchases

None

Matrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quantum Wave in a Box free?
Quantum Wave in a Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matrix free?
Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quantum Wave in a Box or Matrix have ads?
Matrix shows ads; Quantum Wave in a Box does not.
Which is updated more often, Quantum Wave in a Box or Matrix?
Quantum Wave in a Box ships an update every 37 months, and Matrix every 5 weeks. Most recently, Quantum Wave in a Box was updated on June 1, 2026 and Matrix on December 3, 2025.

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