Comparison

DIY Matrix Calculator vs The Math Solver App

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

Head to head
About

DIY Matrix Calculator

This educational app allows users to input matrices and perform row reduction themselves, serving as an alternative to automated calculators. It's designed to help students prepare for exams and assignments by reinforcing learning.

Highlights
  • Manual matrix input
  • Row reduction functionality
  • Educational focus
  • Exam preparation tool
  • Assignment assistance
Features
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Input a matrix and row reduce it yourself! This is an educational alternative to the standard matrix calculators, which do all of the work for you and teach you nothing. It is perfect for exam, test, quiz and assignment preparation.

About

The Math Solver App

Solve math problems by taking a photo of the equation. This app uses AI and machine learning to scan and solve complex calculations, convert units, and perform scientific formulas. It supports basic arithmetic to advanced calculus and geometry.

Highlights
  • Photo math problem solver
  • AI and machine learning recognition
  • Unit converter
  • Scientific calculator
  • History and bookmarked problems
Features
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Learn & solve your maths problem with Camera, AI and Machine learning. Scan equations written on a paper or a board and solve it naturally using the smart app. Do complex calculations, convert units, with ease. Need help with your math homework? Having trouble solving a complicated equation or you just want to test how the technology has advanced. Math Answer Scanner does all of that for you & much more. Take a snap of your math problem and leave the rest for the Math Answer Scanner. Calculate scientific formulas, convert distance, area, volume, speed, time units. Or find or split your bill amount between friends, as quickly as you read. Freely solve basic arithmetic to advanced calculus and geometry. You CAN do math! KEY FEATURES - Take photo & solve math problems - History and bookmarked mathematical problems - Unit convertor - length, area, speed, temperature, power, time, volume, data, mileage - Multi-functional scientific calculator The math recognition software has been developed with never before accuracy. Get this math superpower for yourself NOW! Math Answer Scanner comes as a free version with limited options. Subscription Terms: Get Math Answer Scanner Premium – weekly subscription for $4.99 USD. OR monthly subscription (which comes with a 3-day free trial) for $9.99 USD. OR yearly subscription for $49.99 USD • Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. • Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • Privacy Policy: https://mathaiappforphone.wixsite.com/mathai/privacy • Terms: https://mathaiappforphone.wixsite.com/mathai/tos If you have any questions or suggestions, Please contact us at mathaiappforphone@gmail.com.

Screenshots

DIY Matrix Calculator4 screens
The Math Solver App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Math Solver App at 67% against DIY Matrix Calculator's 0%. The Math Solver App also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (371 vs 15). DIY Matrix Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. The Math Solver App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DIY Matrix Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Math Solver App holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Math Solver App has 371 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DIY Matrix Calculator's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Math Solver App's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DIY Matrix Calculator versus The Math Solver App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIY Matrix CalculatorThe Math Solver App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (15 ratings)3.8 (371 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15371 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LombardoGang Ji

Customer experience

DIY Matrix Calculator

All ratings15 ratings
Positive6.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative60.0%

The Math Solver App

All ratings371 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

DIY Matrix Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Math Solver App

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Photo capture functionality not operational
  • Incorrect calculation results (e.g., 85x15=0, 8+8=6)
  • Cannot solve operation formulas
  • Fails on non-simple math problems
  • Free trial popup appears repeatedly and cannot be skipped
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  • App does not fully answer written problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for fractions and complex operations
  • Faster update cycles
  • Improved math problem recognition

In-app purchases

None

DIY Matrix Calculator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Math Solver App

Subscriptions2
  • Math Answer Scanner Plus Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Math Answer Scanner Plus: Year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is DIY Matrix Calculator free?
DIY Matrix Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Math Solver App free?
The Math Solver App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DIY Matrix Calculator or The Math Solver App?
The Math Solver App is rated higher. DIY Matrix Calculator averages 1.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while The Math Solver App averages 3.8 from 371 ratings.
Do DIY Matrix Calculator or The Math Solver App have ads?
The Math Solver App shows ads; DIY Matrix Calculator does not.

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