Comparison

ProbSim vs The Matrix Mentor

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

Head to head
About

ProbSim

Simulate probability experiments with various tools like coins, dice, and spinners. Test your predictions against experimental results and tackle challenging probability problems.

Highlights
  • Probability experiment simulation
  • Coin flipping
  • Dice rolling
  • Spinner manipulation
  • Marble drawing from urns
  • Predictive testing
  • Problem-solving challenges
Features
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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.

About

The Matrix Mentor

Features
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Are matrices getting you down? Don’t worry… 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!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
ProbSim versus The Matrix Mentor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProbSimThe Matrix Mentor
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS8.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BretlEdwin Veger

In-app purchases

None

ProbSim

No in-app purchases

None

The Matrix Mentor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProbSim free?
ProbSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Matrix Mentor free?
The Matrix Mentor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProbSim or The Matrix Mentor have ads?
Neither ProbSim nor The Matrix Mentor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProbSim or The Matrix Mentor?
ProbSim ships an update every 40 months, and The Matrix Mentor every 4 days. Most recently, ProbSim was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Matrix Mentor on October 9, 2026.

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