Comparison

Equation vs The Smart Way

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

The Smart Way

This app streamlines educational tasks for students and teachers. It facilitates assignment management, collaborative projects, and communication, making learning and teaching more efficient.

Highlights
  • Organized assignment management
  • Collaborative learning tools
  • Progress tracking
  • Effortless assignment creation for teachers
  • Monetize educational services
  • Enhanced student-teacher communication
Features
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Welcome to The Smart Way, the innovative app designed to revolutionize education for both students and teachers. Whether you're tackling assignments, collaborating on projects, or diving into research, The Smart Way streamlines the process, making learning and teaching more efficient and rewarding. For Students: Organized Workflow: Easily create, manage, and submit assignments and projects. Collaborative Learning: Work on research projects with peers and access extensive resources. Stay Informed: Receive reminders for deadlines and track your progress effortlessly. For Teachers: Effortless Assignment Creation: Design and distribute tasks, monitor submissions, and provide feedback seamlessly. Monetize Your Expertise: Earn by offering premium content, tutoring, and additional educational services. Enhanced Communication: Connect directly with students to offer guidance and support anytime. The Smart Way is the ultimate educational companion, designed to enhance productivity and foster a better learning environment. Download now and transform your academic journey!

Screenshots

Equation4 screens
The Smart Way4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Smart Way at Free against Equation's $1.99. The Smart Way also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Smart Way is free to download; Equation costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Equation ships an update monthly, The Smart Way every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Equation versus The Smart Way: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEquationThe Smart Way
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOm Prakash ChapagainVoxtrong Group LLC

In-app purchases

None

Equation

No in-app purchases

None

The Smart Way

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Equation free?
Equation costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Smart Way free?
The Smart Way is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Equation or The Smart Way have ads?
Neither Equation nor The Smart Way shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Equation or The Smart Way?
Equation ships an update monthly, and The Smart Way every 2 months. Most recently, Equation was updated on October 11, 2026 and The Smart Way on October 24, 2026.

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