Matrix Operations vs Thermonator Thermodynamics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Matrix Operations | Thermonator Thermodynamics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vitalii Solovei | Tomas Gomez Martin |
Customer experience
Matrix Operations
Thermonator Thermodynamics
In-app purchases
Matrix Operations
- Premium Access$1.99
Thermonator Thermodynamics
- 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
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