Comparison

Matrix Solver Step by Step vs Galton Board App

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

Head to head
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

Galton Board App

Explore probability and mathematical concepts through an interactive simulation. This app uses your device's gyroscope to create a dynamic Galton Board, illustrating binomial and normal distributions. It also offers a stock market simulation to demonstrate market return probabilities.

Highlights
  • Interactive Galton Board simulation
  • Binomial and normal distribution demonstration
  • Stock market data simulation
  • Detailed mathematical concept explanations
  • Pause and slow-motion controls
  • Historical market return bead simulation
Features
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Unlock the power of probabilities and explore the beauty of mathematics in motion with the Galton Board App. This innovative application transforms your mobile device into a dynamic, interactive probability demonstrator that brings centuries-old mathematical concepts to life. The app utilizes your iPhone's and iPad's gyroscope capabilities, creating an immersive experience where the beads appear as if they are rolling around inside your device. The Galton Board was invented by Sir Francis Galton in 1873 to illustrate the binomial distribution. Through our app, we've recreated this educational tool to demonstrate how, with a large number of beads and rows of hexagons, it approximates the normal distribution - a concept known as the Central Limit Theorem. Key Features: • An interactive Galton Board that displays the principles of probabilities and the binomial distribution. • Detailed explanations of related mathematical concepts, including probability theories, independent identically distributed (IID) random variables, regression to the mean, the law of large numbers, the random walk, the Gambler's Fallacy, and more. • A "Stock Market Data" version, simulating the probabilities of a range of historical monthly market returns, and demonstrating their correlation with the binomial distribution. • The 'Historical Monthly Return Beads' featured with the Stock Market Data, where beads fall through the board based on monthly historical returns for a choice of 20 index portfolios. • Pause or slow-motion options to study the bead movement and distribution patterns in detail. The Galton Board App is ideal for statistics, math, and stock market enthusiasts. It is not just an app, it's an immersive, hands-on approach to understanding probabilities, the binomial distribution, and the stock market behavior. Presented by Index Fund Advisors, this app is your go-to educational tool. Download now and embark on a fascinating journey into the world of probabilities and the "law of unreason" as referred to by Sir Francis Galton himself!

Screenshots

Matrix Solver Step by Step4 screens
Galton Board App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matrix Solver Step by Step at none against Galton Board App's 1. Matrix Solver Step by Step also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Galton Board App's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. Galton Board App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Matrix Solver Step by Step asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Galton Board App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 116 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Matrix Solver Step by Step's written reviews are positive against 100% of Galton Board App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matrix Solver Step by Step ships an update weekly, Galton Board App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Matrix Solver Step by Step versus Galton Board App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatrix Solver Step by StepGalton Board App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (62 ratings)5.0 (116 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62116 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuri MorozovIndex Fund Advisors, Inc

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%

Galton Board App

All ratings116 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Matrix Solver Step by Step

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Galton Board App

Requested features

1 request
  • Bring back the physical product (commented by EJ's App, likely not a feature request for the app itself but a general wish)

In-app purchases

None

Matrix Solver Step by Step

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Galton Board App

One-time1
  • Stock Market DataFree

Questions

Is Matrix Solver Step by Step free?
Matrix Solver Step by Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Galton Board App free?
Galton Board App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matrix Solver Step by Step or Galton Board App?
Galton Board App is rated higher. Matrix Solver Step by Step averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Galton Board App averages 5.0 from 116 ratings.
Do Matrix Solver Step by Step or Galton Board App have ads?
Neither Matrix Solver Step by Step nor Galton Board App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matrix Solver Step by Step or Galton Board App?
Matrix Solver Step by Step ships an update weekly, and Galton Board App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Matrix Solver Step by Step was updated on October 11, 2026 and Galton Board App on October 16, 2026.

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