Comparison

Equation vs Polynomial Solver Step by Step

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

Head to head
About

Equation

Features
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The EquationSolver is carefully designed to be a simple and elegant app. Easy to use, easy to understand, simple and effective It solves system of linear equations, simultaneous linear equations (no limit on the number of equations). It also teaches you the steps to solve such systems. To find a solution, it uses Matrix inversion method or LU decomposition method when inverse is not possible or complicated. The equations are beautifully presented in both: 1) Set of individual equations form 2) Matrix-vector product form. You can also share the beautifully written solution It automatically saves your hard work locally on your device so you can come back and pick up from where you left off as your great effort will not be lost. This is a perfect app if you are a student learning to solve these kind of equations. There is also a Study page to help you with learning some important linear algebra formulas. This is an app for all student groups. From high school to college to university students. Be creative. Enjoy the app!

About

Polynomial Solver Step by Step

This app serves as a calculator and educational tool for students learning algebra. It offers step-by-step explanations for polynomial operations, root finding, and advanced iterative solving methods, complemented by interactive graphs.

Highlights
  • Polynomial multiplication and division
  • Rational root finding algorithm
  • Iterative solving methods (Durand-Kerner, Aberth, Newton, etc.)
  • Interactive polynomial and derivative graphs
  • Complex plane visualizations of algorithms
  • Links to online references
Features
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Polynomial Solver Step by Step is a calculator, and, more importantly, a teaching tool. It is designed to help students of both basic and advanced levels. Basic Algebra functions: 1. Polynomial multiplication. 2. Polynomial long division with step by step explanation. 3. Algorithm for finding rational roots consisting of the following: a. Finding all possible rational roots. b. Eliminating the roots outside bounds. c. Performing polynomial long division for each of the roots. d. Adjusting bounds based on long division results if appropriate. Iterative polynomial solving algorithms for advanced-level students: 1. Durand-Kerner method. 2. Aberth method. 3. Newton method with both real and complex starting points. 4. Global (also known as "damped") Newton method with both real and complex starting points. 5. Laguerre method with both real and complex starting points. 6. Bairstow method. 7. Muller method. 8. Eigenvalues of ‘companion matrix’ (demonstration of QR algorithm for eigenvalue calculation is available in our “Matrix Solver Step by Step" app). Interactive graphs are available for: 1. Polynomial functions and their derivatives. 2. Aberth and Durand-Kerner method points on complex plane. 3. Newton, global Newton, Laguerre, and Muller algorithm steps. 4. Newton and global Newton method fractals / convergence images on complex plane 5. Laguerre method convergence images on complex plane 6 Bairstow method convergence images depending on initial approximation values. 7 Muller method convergence images depending on initial approximation values. (Images 4-7 have adjustable settings for area, resolution and shading). Links to online references are included. Please write to us if you like to have new features / chapters added! Developers welcome any feedback, please write to us at graphmath@aol.com.

Screenshots

Equation4 screens
Polynomial Solver Step by Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Polynomial Solver Step by Step at none against Equation's shown. Polynomial Solver Step by Step also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Equation ships an update monthly, Polynomial Solver Step by Step every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Equation versus Polynomial Solver Step by Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEquationPolynomial Solver Step by Step
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOm Prakash ChapagainYuri Morozov

In-app purchases

None

Equation

No in-app purchases

None

Polynomial Solver Step by Step

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Equation free?
Equation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polynomial Solver Step by Step free?
Polynomial Solver Step by Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Equation or Polynomial Solver Step by Step have ads?
Equation shows ads; Polynomial Solver Step by Step does not.
Which is updated more often, Equation or Polynomial Solver Step by Step?
Equation ships an update monthly, and Polynomial Solver Step by Step every 4 days. Most recently, Equation was updated on September 20, 2026 and Polynomial Solver Step by Step on September 14, 2026.

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