Linear Algebra vs Ascent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Ascent
This app turns learning Algebra 1 into a game, simulating a climb up Mount Everest. It breaks down the full curriculum into manageable skill-building steps with hints and progress tracking. The app works offline and prioritizes user privacy.
- Adaptive learning path
- Step-by-step equation rewriting
- Hint system for stuck users
- Offline functionality
- Progress tracking and certificates
- Multiple climber profiles
- Finger-drawn graph input
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Ascent is the whole of Algebra 1, played as one long climb up Everest. Twelve legs, one skill at a time, from signed numbers at the trailhead to radicals on summit day. HOW IT CLIMBS An adaptive guide keeps you on exactly one new skill at a time, mixed with review of the ground you already hold. Equations rewrite themselves step by step as you choose the moves. When you are stuck, the radio gives hints that teach the next step, never just the answer. Every correct answer banks real altitude on the mountain. THE ROUTE Foundations. The language of algebra. Linear equations. Inequalities. Functions. Linear functions and data. Systems of equations. Exponents and growth. Polynomials. Factoring. Quadratic equations. Radicals and Summit Day. Twelve units, the full course. ON THE MOUNTAIN - Draw graphs with your finger and get graded on the line you drew - The Weather Window: five problems a day, the same five for everyone at your point on the route - Route Tests for every camp, plus the final over the whole route - Expedition patches, streaks, and a summit certificate with your name on it - Multiple climbers on one device, each with their own mountain - Works offline, in a tent or on a bus FREE, AND PAID HONESTLY Legs 1 to 3 are free forever: all of linear equations, every feature, no time limit. One purchase opens legs 4 through 12 for good. No subscription. No ads. Family Sharing included, and the free route stays free. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No tracking. No data collected. Progress lives on your device. FOR Students taking Algebra 1, students getting ahead over a summer, students taking it again, and grown-ups who want the mountain back under their feet. The route is drawn. Start climbing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Linear Algebra at 18.6 against Ascent's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Linear Algebra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ascent sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Linear Algebra ships an update every 2 days, Ascent every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linear Algebra | Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohammed Yussif | Jaco-Stefan Olwagen |
In-app purchases
Linear Algebra
- MatrixViz Pro Lifetime$44.99
Ascent
- Full Expedition$7.99








