Comparison

Mathway vs Matrix 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

Mathway

Solve math problems instantly by taking a photo or typing your question. Get step-by-step solutions for algebra, graphing, calculus, and more. Understand complex math concepts with unlimited access to answers.

Highlights
  • Math problem solver
  • Homework scanner
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Algebra solver
  • Graphing calculator
  • Calculus solver
Features
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Mathway is the world’s smartest math calculator for algebra, graphing, calculus and more! Mathway gives you unlimited access to math solutions that can help you understand complex concepts. Simply point your camera and snap a photo or type your math homework question for step-by-step answers. If a premium subscription option is selected: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same monthly or annual rate selected at the beginning of the subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.mathway.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mathway.com/privacy

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.

Screenshots

Mathway4 screens
Matrix Solver Step by Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matrix Solver Step by Step at none against Mathway's 12. Matrix Solver Step by Step also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 51%). Mathway's advantage is ratings volume (425K vs 62) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, rating 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. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Matrix Solver Step by Step asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mathway against 4.8 for Matrix Solver Step by Step. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 80% of Matrix Solver Step by Step's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Matrix Solver Step by Step weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Mathway versus Matrix Solver Step by Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathwayMatrix Solver Step by Step
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (425K ratings) — better4.8 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings425K — better62
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#111 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChegg, Inc.Yuri Morozov

Customer experience

Mathway

All ratings424,600 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative43.9%

Matrix Solver Step by Step

All ratings62 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Mathway

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Camera issues, unable to focus on problems
  • Subscription issues, unable to access paid features

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to copy/paste equations
  • Improved free version with step-by-step solutions

Matrix Solver Step by Step

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Mathway

Subscriptions8
  • Steps (Monthly)3 variants$9.991 Month
  • Steps (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Steps (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Steps (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Steps (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • Steps (Annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Steps (Annual)7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Steps (Annual)$79.991 Year
None

Matrix Solver Step by Step

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mathway free?
Mathway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matrix Solver Step by Step free?
Matrix Solver Step by Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mathway or Matrix Solver Step by Step?
Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Matrix Solver Step by Step averages 4.8 from 62 ratings.
Do Mathway or Matrix Solver Step by Step have ads?
Mathway shows ads; Matrix Solver Step by Step does not.
Which is updated more often, Mathway or Matrix Solver Step by Step?
Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Matrix Solver Step by Step weekly. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 24, 2026 and Matrix Solver Step by Step on September 9, 2026.

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