Comparison

Modular Arithmetic vs MSK Hero

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

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About

Modular Arithmetic

Perform calculations with remainders using a chosen modulus. Supports large numbers, fast modular division and exponentiation, and displays a full calculation transcript. Ideal for understanding modular arithmetic's applications in math and computer science.

Highlights
  • Fixed modulus selection
  • Arbitrarily large numbers
  • Fast modular division and exponentiation
  • Full calculation transcript
  • Order of operations convention
  • External keyboard and Siri Shortcuts support
Features
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A calculator for arithmetic modulo N. It lets you choose a fixed modulus, and then make lots of calculations without having to press a "mod" button again and again. It also: - follows the order convention; - supports arbitrarily large numbers; - performs fast modular division and exponentiation; - can show a full transcript of your calculation. Modular arithmetic is a "calculus of remainders". It features throughout mathematics and computer science, and has applications from cryptography to barcodes to music. The basic idea is that you choose a modulus N, and then reduce every number to one of the integers 0,1,2,...,N−1 according to what remainder it leaves when dividing by N. For example, using a modulus of 17: 40 ≡ 6 (since 40 ÷ 17 leaves a remainder of 6); 17 ≡ 0 (since 17 ÷ 17 leaves no remainder at all). Arithmetic follows these same rules. Still using a modulus of 17: 15 + 7 ≡ 5 (since 22 ≡ 5); 3 × 9 ≡ 10 (since 27 ≡ 10); 5 ^ 3 ≡ 6 (since 125 ≡ 6). Subtraction and division behave in a way that complements addition and multiplication: −1 ≡ 16 (since 16 + 1 = 17 ≡ 0); 1/2 ≡ 9 (since 9 × 2 = 18 ≡ 1); 4 - 7 ≡ 14 (since 14 + 7 = 21 ≡ 4); 7 ÷ 3 = 8 (since 8 × 3 = 24 ≡ 7). There are no negative numbers or fractions: like −1 and 7 ÷ 3 in the examples above, these are also reduced to one of 0,1,...,N−1. As usual, you cannot divide by zero. You also cannot divide if the right hand side has any common factors with the modulus. If we change our modulus to 10, then the following operations all generate errors: 3 ÷ 20 (since 20 ≡ 0); 7 ÷ 8 (since 8 and 10 have a common factor of 2). Integers can be arbitrarily large. For instance, if we set our modulus to 2305843009213693951 (a Mersenne prime), then: 5 ^ 2305843009213693950 ≡ 1 (by Fermat's little theorem). The code is written carefully, and is backed up by a thorough suite of 186 automated tests. This app supports external keyboards, Siri Shortcuts, and (on iPad) Slide Over, Split View, and multiple windows.

About

MSK Hero

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Train your diagnostic eye and test your musculoskeletal knowledge under pressure. MSK Hero is the ultimate rapid-fire case review app designed specifically for medical professionals who want to sharpen their MRI reading skills. Can you spot the pathology before the clock runs out? HOW IT WORKS Review real-world MSK MRI images in under 30 seconds. Make a split-second clinical decision: Normal or Abnormal? Earn points for accuracy, build your daily streak, and prove your diagnostic edge. CLIMB THE GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS Compete against peers from around the world. Filter the rankings by your specific professional cohort. Compare your scores against Medical Students, Radiology Residents, MSK Fellows, or Attending Surgeons to see where you stand. PEER-REVIEWED MEDICAL ATLAS Don't just guess—learn. After every case, access our comprehensive, fully verified MSK Atlas. Review ground-truth findings, study the pathology, and apply that knowledge to your next rapid-fire session. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Rapid 30-second MSK MRI case reviews • Instant feedback: Normal vs. Abnormal • Global and cohort-specific competitive leaderboards • A searchable, peer-reviewed imaging Atlas • Track your accuracy, streaks, and overall ranking WHO IS THIS FOR? MSK Hero is built for Radiology Residents, Orthopedic Surgery Fellows, Attending Physicians, Medical Students, and any healthcare professional looking to train their eye in a fast, engaging, and highly effective way. Download MSK Hero today and climb to the top of the global medical leaderboard!

Screenshots

Modular Arithmetic4 screens
MSK Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MSK Hero at Free against Modular Arithmetic's $1.99. Modular Arithmetic's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MSK Hero is free to download; Modular Arithmetic costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Modular Arithmetic versus MSK Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModular ArithmeticMSK Hero
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBenjamin BurtonVitalink Media FZ-LLC

In-app purchases

None

Modular Arithmetic

No in-app purchases

None

MSK Hero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Modular Arithmetic free?
Modular Arithmetic costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSK Hero free?
MSK Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Modular Arithmetic or MSK Hero have ads?
Neither Modular Arithmetic nor MSK Hero shows ads.

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