Comparison

Drawing with Math vs The Matrix Mentor

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

Head to head
About

Drawing with Math

This app offers vector and pixel art editors with tools for free drawing, shapes, and function plotting. It allows for linear transformations of images using matrices, eigenvalues, and rotations, alongside pixel image compression.

Highlights
  • Vector and pixel art editors
  • Free drawing and shape tools
  • Function plotting (Cartesian, polar, parametric)
  • Linear image transformations (matrix, rotation)
  • Pixel image compression
  • Editable greeting cards
Features
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Our “Drawing with Math (Vector and Pixel Art)” app combines two main components: * uniquely versatile image editors, * various methods of linear transformations of both user-entered and system images. Image editors are available in vector and pixelated forms. The editors offer such options as: * free drawing, * entry of all standard shapes, * entry of regular Cartesian, polar, or parametric function into image editor. List of several visually appealing functions is provided. The App stores 10 most recent user entries for each type. Vector images can be linearly transformed in a variety of user-defined ways: * 2x2 matrix, * eigenvalues and eigenvectors, * rotation by degree, * reflection across a given vector. Pixelated images can be compressed by segments to user-selected rank. Mathematical context for the above is provided, whenever possible. Explanation of image compression algorithms requires significant understanding of Linear Algebra, and is available in our “Matrix Solver Step by Step” app. Several bonus images with animations and editable greeting cards are also available. Suggestions and any other feedback are welcome! Write to us at graphmath@aol.com.

About

The Matrix Mentor

Features
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Are matrices getting you down? Don’t worry… THE MATRIX MENTOR IS HERE TO HELP The Matrix Mentor provides a visual understanding of linear transformations. Where others may teach you the mathematical rules that can be hard to remember, our playground provides a visual and interactive demonstration of the inner workings. SCARED OF MATRICES? DON'T BE! At its core, The Matrix Mentor is a visual learning tool, designed to bring matrices from an abstract mathematical concept to a concrete application. Whether you think about vectors as 3D points or a RGB color value, the fundamentals hold true. - Experiment with different types of transformations - Discover how matrices interact with a given vector, or a whole grid of points - Develop your intuitive sense for reading matrices and linear transformations Do yourself a favour, and start playing with The Matrix Mentor today!

Screenshots

Drawing with Math4 screens
The Matrix Mentor2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Matrix Mentor at every 4 days against Drawing with Math's fortnightly. Drawing with Math's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drawing with Math ships an update fortnightly, The Matrix Mentor every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Drawing with Math versus The Matrix Mentor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawing with MathThe Matrix Mentor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuri MorozovEdwin Veger

In-app purchases

None

Drawing with Math

No in-app purchases

None

The Matrix Mentor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drawing with Math free?
Drawing with Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Matrix Mentor free?
The Matrix Mentor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drawing with Math or The Matrix Mentor have ads?
Neither Drawing with Math nor The Matrix Mentor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drawing with Math or The Matrix Mentor?
Drawing with Math ships an update fortnightly, and The Matrix Mentor every 4 days. Most recently, Drawing with Math was updated on September 19, 2026 and The Matrix Mentor on September 9, 2026.

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