Comparison

Console for MATLAB programming vs Least Squares Curve Fit

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

Head to head
About

Console for MATLAB programming

This app provides a MATLAB interpreter for iOS devices, allowing users to run code and create interactive plots entirely on-device. It's ideal for students and learners who need a functional MATLAB environment without cloud reliance.

Highlights
  • On-device MATLAB computation
  • Interactive 2D/3D plots
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Offline document access
  • MATLAB function support
  • Plot configuration without coding
Features
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Console allows you to run MATLAB code on iOS devices. It comes with a MATLAB interpreter that supports functions frequently used by college students or learners. Individuals who do not need specialised functions should find this app a valuable tool. Console is powered by the same MATLAB interpreter of our flagship app, SIMO. Before purchasing SIMO, you should download Console to see if this interpreter is adequate for your work. We continue to expand its capability by supporting more functions and language syntax in future updates. While other similar apps perform computation on the cloud, Console executes MATLAB code using the on-board silicon. Internet connection is not required — even the documents are offline accessible within the app. Being able to use the app without internet connectivity is a great benefit for users with non-cellular iPads. Another great benefit is that plots are interactive and responsive since they are rendered in real-time by the on-board GPU. Console has 4 key components: 1. Console Input, where you input MATLAB statements. It supports - Line numbering - Syntax highlighting for MATLAB keywords and built-in functions. - Auto-indent. 2. Console Output, where the results are displayed. It supports - Full-text search - Variable view height to fit the contents. 3. Figure, where 2D or 3D plots are displayed. It supports - Multi-touch gestures for zoom, pan, and rotate (3D plots). - Attributes (such as axis labels, ticks, limits, line colour) can be configured using the built-in tool. No coding is required. - Sharing plots as images with third party apps. - Saving plots. 4. Documents, which contains the full set of SIMO documents accessible offline. - MATLAB functions. - Tutorials on MATLAB language basics. - Searchable by document title and contents.

About

Least Squares Curve Fit

This app helps users find the best-fit curves for their data points using the Least Squares method. It supports various 2D and 3D function types, reports equations, and draws graphs. Data can be saved for later use.

Highlights
  • Least Squares Linear Regression Method
  • Multiple 2D and 3D function types
  • Equation reporting
  • Graph visualization
  • Data point storage
  • Best fit analysis
  • SVD calculation option
Features
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“Least Squares Curve Fit” is a user friendly, free of charge and free of ads app. User inputs point sets and chooses function types. Utilizing the Least Squares Linear Regression Method, the app calculates best fit curves, reports equations and draws graphs. Point sets can be stored in a table and are available after app is closed. Currently available function types are: 2D: 1. Line. 2. Parabola. 3. Polynomial up to 8th degree. 4. Circle. 5. Conic section (Ellipse or Hyperbola). 6. Trigonometric function as C + A1*cos(ω*x) + B1*sin(ω*x) + … + An*cos(n*ω*x) + Bn*sin(n*ω*x), where user can select n between 1 and 8 and enter any ω. 7. Exponential Function. 8. Bell Curve. 3D: 1. Plane. 2. Sphere. Also, there is an option to choose the Best Fit: the app goes through all the possible shapes and lists them in order from best to worst fit based on residuals. In some cases, when the standard Least Squares method with orthogonal projection does not work, best fit for Line, Parabola, Polynomial and Trigonometric functions can be calculated with SVD. Links to four other free apps by same developers are included in the app: 1. “Matrix Solver Step by Step” Linear Algebra Visual Guide. 2. “Polynomials and Linear Systems” Equation Solver. 3. “GraphMath” Graphing Calculator. 4. “Vectors and Planes” (and Spheres and Ellipsoids) 3D Geometry Guide. Developers hope to get feedback from users at graphmath@aol.com.

Screenshots

Console for MATLAB programming4 screens
Least Squares Curve Fit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Least Squares Curve Fit at 5.0 against Console for MATLAB programming's 4.7. Console for MATLAB programming's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Least Squares Curve Fit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Console for MATLAB programming has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Console for MATLAB programming ships an update fortnightly, Least Squares Curve Fit every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Console for MATLAB programming versus Least Squares Curve Fit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConsole for MATLAB programmingLeast Squares Curve Fit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (17 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNumerical Co.Yuri Morozov

Customer experience

Console for MATLAB programming

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Least Squares Curve Fit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Console for MATLAB programming

No in-app purchases

None

Least Squares Curve Fit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Console for MATLAB programming free?
Console for MATLAB programming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Least Squares Curve Fit free?
Least Squares Curve Fit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Console for MATLAB programming or Least Squares Curve Fit?
Least Squares Curve Fit is rated higher. Console for MATLAB programming averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Least Squares Curve Fit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Console for MATLAB programming or Least Squares Curve Fit have ads?
Neither Console for MATLAB programming nor Least Squares Curve Fit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Console for MATLAB programming or Least Squares Curve Fit?
Console for MATLAB programming ships an update fortnightly, and Least Squares Curve Fit every 8 days. Most recently, Console for MATLAB programming was updated on October 24, 2026 and Least Squares Curve Fit on October 9, 2026.

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