Comparison

Roughness vs Noesis

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

Head to head
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Roughness

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When it comes to the surface of workpieces, a large number of surface parameters are required in design and manufacture. Before installation or delivery, the workpieces are also verified in quality management. The roughness app from ZEISS provides information on the most common surface parameters with related formulas and graphs.

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Noesis

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Welcome to Noesis—the ultimate library of curated masterclasses designed specifically for curious, mature minds.Whether you want to understand the hidden machinery of wealth, deconstruct artificial intelligence, or explore the profound mysteries of quantum mechanics, Noesis transforms complex subjects into beautiful, bite-sized visual lessons. Dive into a world of deep knowledge made simple, and level up your skills with expert-designed courses. EXPLORE EVERYTHING From fundamentals to advanced problem-solving, our curriculum covers a wide range of real-world topics: Math & Logic: Build powerful thinking and rational problem-solving skills. Science & Physics: Explore profound ideas without limits. Finance & Wealth: From personal finance to global markets, make smarter decisions and grow your future. Technology & AI: Shape the future by mastering the technologies that power our world. Sociology: Understand culture, human behavior, and the connections that shape society. BITE-SIZED VISUAL LEARNING Say goodbye to boring textbooks. Experience knowledge through beautifully designed, interactive cards that make deep understanding and real progress possible in just minutes a day. SHARPEN YOUR MIND WITH PUZZLES Challenge your mind with scientific paradoxes, physics riddles, and logic puzzles. Our exciting puzzle challenges make learning addictive while boosting your problem-solving reflexes. BUILD YOUR BRAIN Train daily, track your progress, earn XP, and unlock achievements. Challenge yourself consistently and become a true Scholar of the universe. Ready to explore profound ideas? Download Noesis and start your journey today. Privacy Policy: https://shektech.in/noesis/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Roughness4 screens
Noesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roughness at none against Noesis's 2. Noesis's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 14 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Noesis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Roughness asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roughness ships an update every 14 months, Noesis every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Roughness versus Noesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoughnessNoesis
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB111 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCarl Zeiss AGAbhishek Chauhan

In-app purchases

None

Roughness

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Noesis

Subscriptions2
  • Noesis Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Noesis Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Roughness free?
Roughness is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noesis free?
Noesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Roughness or Noesis have ads?
Neither Roughness nor Noesis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roughness or Noesis?
Roughness ships an update every 14 months, and Noesis every 10 days. Most recently, Roughness was updated on October 14, 2026 and Noesis on October 7, 2026.

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