ProbSim vs The Matrix Mentor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ProbSim
Simulate probability experiments with various tools like coins, dice, and spinners. Test your predictions against experimental results and tackle challenging probability problems.
- Probability experiment simulation
- Coin flipping
- Dice rolling
- Spinner manipulation
- Marble drawing from urns
- Predictive testing
- Problem-solving challenges
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ProbSim is a probability experiment simulator. You can tag fish, flip coins, roll dice, spin spinners, and draw marbles from urns. Predict the probability of a certain outcome, and see whether or not your prediction is supported by the experimental results. ProbSim also challenges you to solve some tricky and easily misunderstood probability problems involving birthdays, game shows, envelopes, coins, hats, urns, and apparent paradoxes.
The Matrix Mentor
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Are matrices getting you down? Donβt worryβ¦ 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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Matrix Mentor at every 4 days against ProbSim's every 40 months. ProbSim's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ProbSim ships an update every 40 months, The Matrix Mentor every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProbSim | The Matrix Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Bretl | Edwin Veger |
In-app purchases
ProbSim
No in-app purchases
The Matrix Mentor
No in-app purchases
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