Comparison

Matrix Solver Step by Step vs Calculus

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

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About

Matrix Solver Step by Step

This app serves as a visual guide and calculator for linear algebra concepts. It performs various matrix calculations, explains algorithmic steps, and provides interactive geometric references and tutorials. It's designed to be understandable for users with minimal prior knowledge.

Highlights
  • Matrix calculations and decompositions
  • Step-by-step algorithm explanations
  • Interactive geometric references
  • Linear algebra tutorials and proofs
  • Matrix operations (multiplication, inverse, determinant, etc.)
  • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
  • Factorizations (PLU, LD, QR, SVD)
Features
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“Matrix Solver Step by Step” Linear Algebra learning tool and a Matrix Calculator: * Performs most commonly used matrix calculations and decompositions (see list below). * Demonstrates and explains algorithm steps for almost all the functions. * Draws interactive geometric references when appropriate. * Provides tutorials (explanations and proofs) for most Linear Algebra concepts. The tutorial topics have links to all other relevant topics, making them understandable for users with minimal prior knowledge of Linear Algebra. Every effort is being made to ensure user friendly interface and factual accuracy. The app is, so far, free of charge and free of ads. It is being continuously updated with new functions, graphs, and proofs. Suggestions and corrections are welcome! Write to us at graphmath@aol.com. List of functions (matrix size up to 8x8): 1. Solution for linear systems, real and complex. 2. Geometric solutions for 3 equation linear systems. 3. Matrix multiplication. 4. Matrix inverse, real and complex. 5. Determinant (row reduction, recursive and permutations methods). 6. Eigenvectors and eigenvalues, both real and complex. 7. Diagonalization. 8. Rotation-scaling similarity transformation. 9. Block-diagonalization transformation. 10. PLU factorization for square matrices. 11. LD(L transposed) factorization for symmetric matrices. 12. Column-Row factorization. 13. QR factorization by 3 existing methods: Gram-Schmidt, Givens rotations and Householder reflections. 14. Singular Value Decomposition (SVD), including using of SVD for Image compression. 15. Polar factorization. 16. Interactive graphs for transformation by 2x2 and 3x3 matrices, with derivation of specific matrix types, such as rotation or reflection. 17. Raising a Matrix to power n, where n is any integer between -10 and 10. 18. Matrix exponentials, x = exp(A*t) * x0. 19. Markov chain calculator. 20. Calculation of Correlation matrices and Principal Component Analysis (PCA). UI features: Most recent matrix entry for particular operation and size is saved between program runs. Input or output matrices can be saved to clipboard and pasted into other input screens in the app, text files and spreadsheets. Matrix and Linear Equations entries can be saved into table and are available after application is closed and re opened. Matrix entries can be filled with random numbers, different options for range are provided. Solutions as fractions are available for many functions. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors are shown as fractions and radicals for 2x2 matrices. Tutorial items can be saved into "My Tutorial Chapters" list. Comments can be added to most tutorial chapters and saved into "My Comments" list.

About

Calculus

Learn calculus comprehensively through 10 chapters and reinforce your understanding with an interactive quiz game. This app caters to both beginners and advanced learners, offering hints and challenging problems. Enjoy a clear, adaptable interface with font size adjustments and light/dark mode support.

Highlights
  • 10-chapter calculus curriculum
  • Interactive calculus quiz game
  • Beginner to advanced learning paths
  • Adjustable font size
  • Light and dark mode support
  • Covers differentiation, integration, and differential equations
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Study Calculus from A to Z in 10 chapters, all in one app! Then play the in-app Calculus Quiz game to perfect your skills. One Level builds the necessary knowledge for the next Level as you advance. - Suitable for BEGINNERS: Teach yourself Calculus from Zero to the level of a Pro using the HINTS provided. - Adequate for the PROs: Revise and consolidate your Calculus knowledge while facing off with real Pure Math challenges. - Enjoy crisp clear Math text that adjusts its Font size and adapts to both Light and Dark Mode. Featured topics: - Differentiation 1: Curve gradient, Tangents and Normals, Velocity and Acceleration - Differentiation 2: Maxima and Minima, Curve sketching, Second derivative, Small changes - Integration: Reverse differentiation, Area under a curve, Definite integrals, Solids of Revolution, Centres of gravity - Further differentiation: Chain rule, Products and Quotients, Implicit functions, Parameters, Second derivatives - Trigonometry: Radian measure, Trigonometry derivatives, Inverse trigonometry, General solutions - Further Integration 1: Function and derivative, Change of variable, Parameters, Inverse trigonometry - Exponential and Log functions: The exponential function, Deriving y = e^x, The natural logarithm, Logarithmic differentiation - Partial fractions: Linear factors, Quadratic factors, Repeated roots, Improper fractions - Further Integration 2: Integration by parts, Taking dv/dx as 1, Variable t = tan(x/2), Splitting the numerator - Differential equations: Separating variables, Integrating factor, Homogenous equations, Differential problems

Screenshots

Matrix Solver Step by Step4 screens
Calculus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Matrix Solver Step by Step at 83% against Calculus's 33%. Matrix Solver Step by Step also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, ads, 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. Calculus sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Matrix Solver Step by Step asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Matrix Solver Step by Step holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matrix Solver Step by Step has 62 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Matrix Solver Step by Step's written reviews are positive against 33% of Calculus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matrix Solver Step by Step ships an update weekly, Calculus every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Matrix Solver Step by Step versus Calculus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatrix Solver Step by StepCalculus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (62 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings62 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuri MorozovRichard Ssenyonjo

Customer experience

Matrix Solver Step by Step

All ratings62 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Calculus

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Matrix Solver Step by Step

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Calculus

One-time13
  • Get 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • Get 5,000 Coins$1.99
  • Get 10,000 Coins$2.99
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  • Unlock Calculus 1$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 2$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 3$2.99
  • Unlock Chapter 5$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 8$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 9$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 4$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 6$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 7$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 10$2.99

Questions

Is Matrix Solver Step by Step free?
Matrix Solver Step by Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calculus free?
Calculus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matrix Solver Step by Step or Calculus?
Matrix Solver Step by Step is rated higher. Matrix Solver Step by Step averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Calculus averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Matrix Solver Step by Step or Calculus have ads?
Neither Matrix Solver Step by Step nor Calculus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matrix Solver Step by Step or Calculus?
Matrix Solver Step by Step ships an update weekly, and Calculus every 16 months. Most recently, Matrix Solver Step by Step was updated on October 11, 2026 and Calculus on September 27, 2026.

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