DifferentiationCalculator vs Matrix Solver Step by Step
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DifferentiationCalculator
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This app calculates the analytic formula of the first derivative of a given function. Derivative represents a rate of change of a function with respect to an independent variable. This app enables to differentiate a function that depends on more than one independent variable (called here a multi-parametric case) by considering these variables separatelly. To do so, one must declare a name of independent variable with respect to which a given function is differentiated. During differentiation, the rest of variables is kept constant. The derivative found on the basis of the obtained analytical formula can be compared with the derivative found numerically. The obtained results can then be depicted in plots. In order to plot a multi-parametric case, all remaining independent variables must be set by the user. To make this app more didactic, it is possible to track and practise intermediate stages of searching for the analytic derivative. All these steps can be performed by the user himself. In this way, the final formula of the derivative sought will become more understandable.
Matrix Solver Step by Step
This app serves as a visual guide and calculator for linear algebra concepts. It performs various matrix calculations, explains algorithmic steps, and provides interactive geometric references and tutorials. It's designed to be understandable for users with minimal prior knowledge.
- Matrix calculations and decompositions
- Step-by-step algorithm explanations
- Interactive geometric references
- Linear algebra tutorials and proofs
- Matrix operations (multiplication, inverse, determinant, etc.)
- Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
- Factorizations (PLU, LD, QR, SVD)
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“Matrix Solver Step by Step” Linear Algebra learning tool and a Matrix Calculator: * Performs most commonly used matrix calculations and decompositions (see list below). * Demonstrates and explains algorithm steps for almost all the functions. * Draws interactive geometric references when appropriate. * Provides tutorials (explanations and proofs) for most Linear Algebra concepts. The tutorial topics have links to all other relevant topics, making them understandable for users with minimal prior knowledge of Linear Algebra. Every effort is being made to ensure user friendly interface and factual accuracy. The app is, so far, free of charge and free of ads. It is being continuously updated with new functions, graphs, and proofs. Suggestions and corrections are welcome! Write to us at graphmath@aol.com. List of functions (matrix size up to 8x8): 1. Solution for linear systems, real and complex. 2. Geometric solutions for 3 equation linear systems. 3. Matrix multiplication. 4. Matrix inverse, real and complex. 5. Determinant (row reduction, recursive and permutations methods). 6. Eigenvectors and eigenvalues, both real and complex. 7. Diagonalization. 8. Rotation-scaling similarity transformation. 9. Block-diagonalization transformation. 10. PLU factorization for square matrices. 11. LD(L transposed) factorization for symmetric matrices. 12. Column-Row factorization. 13. QR factorization by 3 existing methods: Gram-Schmidt, Givens rotations and Householder reflections. 14. Singular Value Decomposition (SVD), including using of SVD for Image compression. 15. Polar factorization. 16. Interactive graphs for transformation by 2x2 and 3x3 matrices, with derivation of specific matrix types, such as rotation or reflection. 17. Raising a Matrix to power n, where n is any integer between -10 and 10. 18. Matrix exponentials, x = exp(A*t) * x0. 19. Markov chain calculator. 20. Calculation of Correlation matrices and Principal Component Analysis (PCA). UI features: Most recent matrix entry for particular operation and size is saved between program runs. Input or output matrices can be saved to clipboard and pasted into other input screens in the app, text files and spreadsheets. Matrix and Linear Equations entries can be saved into table and are available after application is closed and re opened. Matrix entries can be filled with random numbers, different options for range are provided. Solutions as fractions are available for many functions. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors are shown as fractions and radicals for 2x2 matrices. Tutorial items can be saved into "My Tutorial Chapters" list. Comments can be added to most tutorial chapters and saved into "My Comments" list.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Matrix Solver Step by Step at weekly against DifferentiationCalculator's every 4 months. DifferentiationCalculator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DifferentiationCalculator ships an update every 4 months, Matrix Solver Step by Step weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DifferentiationCalculator | Matrix Solver Step by Step |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (62 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 62 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ilona Kosinska | Yuri Morozov |
In-app purchases
DifferentiationCalculator
No in-app purchases
Matrix Solver Step by Step
No in-app purchases
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