Comparison

Sketchalyze vs Matrix Solver Step by Step

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

Head to head
About

Sketchalyze

This app allows users to sketch and analyze structural systems directly on their iPad. It provides instant visualization of analysis results like deformations and section forces, performing finite element analysis in the background. Users can define cross-sections, apply loads, and visualize results for linear and nonlinear analyses.

Highlights
  • Sketch structural systems
  • Instant analysis results visualization
  • Finite element analysis
  • Tabulated and user-defined cross sections
  • Truss and beam element types
  • Linear and nonlinear analysis
  • Load-deflection curves
Features
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Sketch and analyze structural systems on the iPad. In Sketchalyze, Analysis results such as deformations and section forces are visualized instantly, a finite element analysis is performed in the background whenever needed. Features: - Tabulated and user defined cross sections - Truss and beam element types - Line and point loads on beam elements - Listing of model and result data - Share models via email and Facebook - Linear and geometrical nonlinear (load or displacement controlled) analysis - Load-deflection curves for nonlinear analysis - Visualization of kinematic modes for unsufficiently constrained systems - Background image for creating models of structures from photographs or drawings

About

Matrix Solver Step by Step

This app serves as a visual guide and calculator for linear algebra concepts. It performs various matrix calculations, explains algorithmic steps, and provides interactive geometric references and tutorials. It's designed to be understandable for users with minimal prior knowledge.

Highlights
  • Matrix calculations and decompositions
  • Step-by-step algorithm explanations
  • Interactive geometric references
  • Linear algebra tutorials and proofs
  • Matrix operations (multiplication, inverse, determinant, etc.)
  • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
  • Factorizations (PLU, LD, QR, SVD)
Features
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“Matrix Solver Step by Step” Linear Algebra learning tool and a Matrix Calculator: * Performs most commonly used matrix calculations and decompositions (see list below). * Demonstrates and explains algorithm steps for almost all the functions. * Draws interactive geometric references when appropriate. * Provides tutorials (explanations and proofs) for most Linear Algebra concepts. The tutorial topics have links to all other relevant topics, making them understandable for users with minimal prior knowledge of Linear Algebra. Every effort is being made to ensure user friendly interface and factual accuracy. The app is, so far, free of charge and free of ads. It is being continuously updated with new functions, graphs, and proofs. Suggestions and corrections are welcome! Write to us at graphmath@aol.com. List of functions (matrix size up to 8x8): 1. Solution for linear systems, real and complex. 2. Geometric solutions for 3 equation linear systems. 3. Matrix multiplication. 4. Matrix inverse, real and complex. 5. Determinant (row reduction, recursive and permutations methods). 6. Eigenvectors and eigenvalues, both real and complex. 7. Diagonalization. 8. Rotation-scaling similarity transformation. 9. Block-diagonalization transformation. 10. PLU factorization for square matrices. 11. LD(L transposed) factorization for symmetric matrices. 12. Column-Row factorization. 13. QR factorization by 3 existing methods: Gram-Schmidt, Givens rotations and Householder reflections. 14. Singular Value Decomposition (SVD), including using of SVD for Image compression. 15. Polar factorization. 16. Interactive graphs for transformation by 2x2 and 3x3 matrices, with derivation of specific matrix types, such as rotation or reflection. 17. Raising a Matrix to power n, where n is any integer between -10 and 10. 18. Matrix exponentials, x = exp(A*t) * x0. 19. Markov chain calculator. 20. Calculation of Correlation matrices and Principal Component Analysis (PCA). UI features: Most recent matrix entry for particular operation and size is saved between program runs. Input or output matrices can be saved to clipboard and pasted into other input screens in the app, text files and spreadsheets. Matrix and Linear Equations entries can be saved into table and are available after application is closed and re opened. Matrix entries can be filled with random numbers, different options for range are provided. Solutions as fractions are available for many functions. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors are shown as fractions and radicals for 2x2 matrices. Tutorial items can be saved into "My Tutorial Chapters" list. Comments can be added to most tutorial chapters and saved into "My Comments" list.

Screenshots

Sketchalyze4 screens
Matrix Solver Step by Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Matrix Solver Step by Step at weekly against Sketchalyze's every 13 months. Matrix Solver Step by Step also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 60%) and ratings volume (62 vs 7). Sketchalyze's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sketchalyze holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matrix Solver Step by Step has 62 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Sketchalyze's written reviews are positive against 80% of Matrix Solver Step by Step's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sketchalyze ships an update every 13 months, Matrix Solver Step by Step weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sketchalyze versus Matrix Solver Step by Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketchalyzeMatrix Solver Step by Step
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.8 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings762 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuy TruongYuri Morozov

Customer experience

Sketchalyze

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Matrix Solver Step by Step

All ratings62 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sketchalyze

No in-app purchases

None

Matrix Solver Step by Step

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sketchalyze free?
Sketchalyze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matrix Solver Step by Step free?
Matrix Solver Step by Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sketchalyze or Matrix Solver Step by Step?
Sketchalyze is rated higher. Sketchalyze averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Matrix Solver Step by Step averages 4.8 from 62 ratings.
Do Sketchalyze or Matrix Solver Step by Step have ads?
Neither Sketchalyze nor Matrix Solver Step by Step shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sketchalyze or Matrix Solver Step by Step?
Sketchalyze ships an update every 13 months, and Matrix Solver Step by Step weekly. Most recently, Sketchalyze was updated on September 13, 2026 and Matrix Solver Step by Step on September 9, 2026.

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