Comparison

Mathio vs Linear Algebra

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

Head to head
About

Mathio

Features
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Math, made simple. Practice that remembers your mistakes. Mathio is a calm, focused math trainer for school, homework, exam prep, university refreshers, and self-study. Short lessons, a spaced-repetition review queue, a mistake book, and a formula reference work together in one clean learning flow. WHO MATHIO IS FOR • Students who want structured practice for homework, quizzes, and finals • Learners preparing for exams who prefer short, mixed sessions to random worksheets • Parents looking for a clear math app without ads or leaderboards • Self-learners rebuilding fundamentals in algebra, calculus, statistics, finance, or discrete math • Anyone who learns better with a few focused minutes every day than with one stressful cram session ▸ EASY START A short onboarding with a quick level check. After that, the Continue card always suggests your next lesson. ▸ DAILY GOAL + STREAKS Set a daily goal and build a streak. Streak freezes cover the days you miss. ▸ SPACED REPETITION Questions come back in your Review queue after 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, and 1 month. ▸ MISTAKE BOOK Every missed question is saved and returns in a focused drill until you answer it correctly on two separate days. ▸ HINTS + STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTIONS Stuck? Open a hint. Wrong answer? You see the full worked solution right in the exercise. ▸ MATH KEYPAD Enter answers on a keypad made for math: numbers, fractions, powers, roots, and π. Extra keys like a comma or comparison signs appear when a question needs them. ▸ EXAM SPRINT (PREMIUM) 10 mixed questions from your review queue, your weak spots, and your next lesson. Great for quick exam prep. ▸ FORMULAS + SEARCH Bookmark formulas as you learn them, and search across topics, lessons, and formulas. ▸ STATS Follow your progress with statistics and an activity calendar. ▸ DAILY REMINDER An optional reminder that skips the days you've already practiced. ▸ SIRI + SHORTCUTS Say "Practice math with Mathio" to jump straight into practice. ▸ BUILT FOR EVERYONE Dark mode, VoiceOver, larger text sizes, iPhone and iPad. Available in 25 languages. ▸ PRIVACY-CONSCIOUS Learning progress stays on your device. No ads, no leaderboards. Mathio does not sell personal data. RevenueCat is used only to validate subscriptions. TOPICS Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Financial Math, and Discrete Math. 63 lessons and 315 questions (multiple choice, true/false, and typed answers) cover fractions, percentages, negative numbers, linear equations, the quadratic formula, logarithms, limits, derivatives, the chain rule, integrals, the Pythagorean theorem, the unit circle, the laws of sines and cosines, probability, regression, vectors, matrices, compound interest, budgeting, loans, taxes and discounts, logic, sets, truth tables, modular arithmetic, graphs, and more. FREE AND PREMIUM Free: the first lesson of every topic, plus review, daily goal, and streak. Premium unlocks all lessons, guided learning paths, Exam Sprint, and the full mistake drill. Plans: • Annual — 7-day free trial for new subscribers, Family Sharing • Monthly • Weekly — 3-day free trial for new subscribers A free trial can be used once per Apple ID. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by country. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID settings. Privacy: https://meloxkgz-ship-it.github.io/mathio/privacy Terms: https://meloxkgz-ship-it.github.io/mathio/terms From fractions to derivatives. Two minutes a day is enough.

About

Linear Algebra

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MatrixViz makes linear algebra and computer graphics understandable by turning the maths into interactive visuals. Built for complete beginners, MatrixViz lets you drag vectors, reshape matrices, move cameras, adjust projections, and immediately see what each formula does. Every learning module connects a plain-language idea to a guided experiment, a live visual, the underlying equation, and a symbol-by-symbol explanation. LEARN LINEAR ALGEBRA VISUALLY • Explore vectors in 2D and 3D • Turn matrix columns into draggable handles • See rotation, scale, shear, reflection, and composition happen live • Understand determinants, inverse matrices, span, basis, and independence • Discover eigenvectors by finding the directions a transformation cannot turn UNDERSTAND COMPUTER GRAPHICS • Follow coordinates from object space to the screen • Inspect model, view, and projection matrices • Compare perspective and orthographic projection • Learn cameras, frustums, lighting, normals, depth, blending, winding, and culling • Experiment with Metal shader patterns using beginner-friendly visual controls LEARN BY DOING • Guided lessons paired with the real interactive modules • Always-visible formulas and plain-language symbol keys • Sliders and direct manipulation instead of code-first controls • Saved sandbox presets for returning to experiments • Adaptive layouts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro • Light and dark appearance options MATRIXVIZ PRO Optional MatrixViz Pro unlocks iCloud lesson-progress sync, educator presentation mode, and 1080p matrix-animation export across supported Apple platforms. MatrixViz Pro Monthly and MatrixViz Pro Yearly are auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in Apple Account Settings. MatrixViz Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Prices vary by storefront. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pWwcNOmDiuzImLw2JztnpJbhKFnS7unBt5iFSJZcz2w/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: codedspartant@gmail.com

Screenshots

Mathio4 screens
Linear Algebra4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mathio and Linear Algebra are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Mathio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days and Linear Algebra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathio ships an update every 3 days, Linear Algebra every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mathio versus Linear Algebra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathioLinear Algebra
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippos KagkiouzlsMohammed Yussif

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mathio

Subscriptions3
  • Mathio Premium3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Mathio Premium$44.991 Year
  • Mathio Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Linear Algebra

One-time1
  • MatrixViz Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Mathio free?
Mathio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linear Algebra free?
Linear Algebra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mathio or Linear Algebra have ads?
Neither Mathio nor Linear Algebra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathio or Linear Algebra?
Mathio ships an update every 3 days, and Linear Algebra every 2 days. Most recently, Mathio was updated on October 6, 2026 and Linear Algebra on October 9, 2026.

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