Comparison

Matrix Operations vs Thermonator Thermodynamics

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

Head to head
About

Matrix Operations

This app is a comprehensive matrix calculator that solves various matrix operations with detailed, step-by-step solutions. It supports numerous methods for solving linear equations, finding determinants, inverses, ranks, and decompositions. The app also offers custom input and the ability to save and edit solutions.

Highlights
  • Solves systems of linear equations
  • Calculates matrix determinants and inverses
  • Performs QR, LU, and Cholesky decompositions
  • Finds eigenvalues and eigenvectors
  • Step-by-step solution descriptions
  • Custom keyboard for data entry
  • Works offline
Features
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Matrix Operations Calculator solves every operation step by step — and lets you pick the method. From a quick determinant to a full singular value decomposition, you get the complete worked solution, not just the answer. Works fully offline. SYSTEMS OF LINEAR EQUATIONS CALCULATOR * Gaussian elimination * Cramer's rule * Gauss-Jordan * Inverse matrix method * Montante (Bareiss algorithm) DETERMINANT CALCULATOR * Decomposition * Reduction to triangular form * Montante (Bareiss algorithm) * Sarrus' rule (3×3 only) INVERSE MATRIX CALCULATOR * Gaussian elimination * Gauss-Jordan * Algebraic complements * Montante (Bareiss algorithm) RANK OF A MATRIX CALCULATOR * Elementary transformations * Bordering minors QR DECOMPOSITION CALCULATOR * Gram–Schmidt * Householder reflections * Givens rotation MORE OPERATIONS * Polar decomposition calculator * Matrix square root calculator * Singular value decomposition (SVD) calculator * Eigenvalues, eigenvectors & eigendecomposition (diagonalization) calculator * Matrix minor, cofactor & adjoint calculator * LU, Schur & Cholesky decomposition calculator * Solving matrix equations calculator * Raising a matrix to a power calculator * Multiplying a matrix by a number calculator * Transposition, addition, subtraction & multiplication calculator FEATURES * Step-by-step solutions for every operation * Custom keyboard for fast data entry * Save and edit your solutions * Works without an internet connection * Results as ordinary or decimal fractions Web version: https://matrix-operations.com

About

Thermonator Thermodynamics

This app serves as a comprehensive thermodynamic calculator, assisting with problems from engineering textbooks. It quickly computes steam tables for various substances and offers educational aids like step-by-step calculations and concept reminders.

Highlights
  • Thermodynamic calculations
  • Steam table computation
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Interactive graphs
  • Unit conversion
  • Results sharing
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- Thermodynamic calculator to solve problems and exercises from Thermodynamic Engineering books. - Quickly calculates steam tables for water, air, ideal gases, refrigerants and other substances. - Contains help and explanations of the main theoretical concepts, equations, first and second thermodynamic laws, etc. FUNCTIONALITIES No advertising. Interactive graph. Share results. Educational aids - Step-by-step calculations. - Solved exercises. - Quick reminders on thermodynamic concepts and formulas. Settings - Control system: Control mass, Control volume. - Sign convention: ΔU = Q − W, ΔU = Q + W. - Reference state: Normal boiling point, ASHRAE, IIR, Çengel-Boles, Moran-Shapiro, Reynolds, Sonntag-Van Wylen-Borgnakke. - Dead state: EPA, ISO, IUPAC, NIST. - Units: International System of Units, Imperial System of Units, Traditional US units. Calculations - Properties: State, Saturation, Process, Cycle. - Calculation of states, processes, and cycles. - Warnings for sensitive calculations: Critical point, Saturation dome (PT), Liquid (v), Gas (Th). - Processes: Polytropic, Isobar, Isotherm, Isochore, Isenthalpic, Adiabatic. - Substances: Water, Noble gases, Ideal gases, Ideal gases (cp Variable), Custom gas. Calculation wizards - Units converter: Pressure, Temperature, Volume, Mass, Energy, Power. - Interpolation: One dimension, Two dimensions. - Mass: Calculate the properties that depend on the mass. - Saturation: Calculate the states of saturated liquid and saturated vapor. Results reports - Substances: Formula, Molecular mass, Critical point, Normal boiling point, Specific heat. - Summary: Settings, States, Processes, Cycles. - Calculations: Step-by-step calculations. - Balances: Mass balance. PREMIUM Calculations - Processes: Irreversible, Inlet+Exit, Branches, Reheating, Subcooling. - Substances: Real substances (Acetone, Air, Ammonia, Benzene, Butane, Carbon dioxide, Ethane, Ethanol, Ethylene, Heptane, Hexane, Isobutane, Isopentane, Methane, Nitrogen, Octane, Oxygen, Pentane, Propane, Propanol, Propylene, R-11, R-114, R-12, R-123, R-1234yf, R-124, R-13, R-134a, R-14, R-22, R-23, R-32, R-404a, R-407c, R-410a, R-500, R-502, R-507a, R-C318, SES36, Water). Calculation wizards - Energy balance: Solve exercises of Unknown process, Internal friction, Kinetic energy, Potential energy, etc. - Entropy balance: Solve exercises of Internal generated entropy, External generated entropy, Universe entropy increment, Destroyed exergy, etc. - Heat exchangers: Generic, Closed, Open, Mixed. - Cycles: Automatically solve 24 types of cycles. Basic cycles (1 Cycle), Combustion engines (4 Cycles), Gas turbine (5 Cycles), Steam turbine (2 Cycles), Steam turbine with regenerative preheating (4 Cycles), Vapor-compression refrigeration (6 Cycles), Gas refrigeration (2 Cycles). Results reports - Balances: Energy balance, Boundary work, Entropy balance, Internal generated entropy, External generated entropy, Universe entropy increment, Destroyed exergy (Irreversibility). Exercises - Open and save exercises. Terms of use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Matrix Operations4 screens
Thermonator Thermodynamics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Thermonator Thermodynamics at none against Matrix Operations's shown. Thermonator Thermodynamics also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Matrix Operations's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Matrix Operations sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Thermonator Thermodynamics sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thermonator Thermodynamics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matrix Operations has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matrix Operations ships an update every 10 days, Thermonator Thermodynamics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Matrix Operations versus Thermonator Thermodynamics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatrix OperationsThermonator Thermodynamics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii SoloveiTomas Gomez Martin

Customer experience

Matrix Operations

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Thermonator Thermodynamics

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Matrix Operations

One-time1
  • Premium Access$1.99
6 purchases

Thermonator Thermodynamics

Subscriptions6
  • Premium - 1 week$2.997 Days
  • Premium - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Premium - 6 months$4.996 Months
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  • Premium - 1 month$5.991 Month
  • Premium Student - 6 months$8.996 Months
  • Premium Pro - 6 months$9.996 Months

Questions

Is Matrix Operations free?
Matrix Operations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thermonator Thermodynamics free?
Thermonator Thermodynamics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matrix Operations or Thermonator Thermodynamics?
Thermonator Thermodynamics is rated higher. Matrix Operations averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Thermonator Thermodynamics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Matrix Operations or Thermonator Thermodynamics have ads?
Matrix Operations shows ads; Thermonator Thermodynamics does not.
Which is updated more often, Matrix Operations or Thermonator Thermodynamics?
Matrix Operations ships an update every 10 days, and Thermonator Thermodynamics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Matrix Operations was updated on November 3, 2026 and Thermonator Thermodynamics on November 5, 2026.

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