The Matrix Mentor vs eigenCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Matrix Mentor
Read full descriptionHide full description
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!
eigenCalc
Read full descriptionHide full description
Matrix Calculator that computes eigenvalues and eigenvectors as well as SVD, and that has been tested with 228x228 matrices.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Matrix Mentor at every 4 days against eigenCalc's monthly. eigenCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Matrix Mentor ships an update every 4 days, eigenCalc monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Matrix Mentor | eigenCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Edwin Veger | Luis Acevedo-Arreguin |
In-app purchases
The Matrix Mentor
No in-app purchases
eigenCalc
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Matrix Mentor free?
Is eigenCalc free?
Do The Matrix Mentor or eigenCalc have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Matrix Mentor or eigenCalc?
Other comparisons
