Comparison

Nyquist App vs Smith Chart Touch

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

Head to head
About

Nyquist App

Practice the Nyquist stability criterion to determine closed-loop stability from open-loop frequency response. Developed for an introductory control engineering course, this app offers self-contained content for anyone interested in the topic.

Highlights
  • Nyquist stability criterion practice
  • Determine closed-loop stability
  • Frequency response analysis
  • Self-contained educational content
  • Developed for control engineering course
Features
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In this app, you can practice the Nyquist stability criterion. With the Nyquist stability criterion, you can determine the stability of the closed loop based on the frequency response of the open loop, without explicitly calculating the poles of the closed loop. This app was developed at the Institute for Systems Theory and Automatic Control of the University of Stuttgart and accompanies the course "Einführung in die Regelungstechnik" at the University of Stuttgart. Nevertheless, the content and tasks are self-contained, and we encourage all interested in this topic to play with the app and practice the Nyquist stability criterion.

About

Smith Chart Touch

Features
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Smith Chart Touch is the essential Smith chart tool for RF and microwave engineers, students, and hobbyists. Design and analyze impedance matching networks interactively — directly on your device. Build your circuit by adding components one by one and watch the matching path update on the Smith chart in real time. Tap any component to edit its value, drag on the chart to tune it visually, or type exact numbers — the chart and inputs stay in sync at all times. Circuit Components: Series resistor, inductor, and capacitor Parallel resistor, inductor, and capacitor Transmission line (length in wavelengths) Open and short stub (parallel) Smith Chart Modes: Impedance (Z) chart Admittance (Y) chart Immittance (ZY) combined chart Key Features: Fully interactive: drag on the chart or type values — both update each other instantly Multiple projects with custom names and colors per circuit path Example circuits included to get started quickly Clean, dark UI optimized for readability Who is it for? Smith Chart Touch is built for electrical engineers working with RF circuits, antenna design, amplifier matching, and transmission line theory. It is also a great learning companion for students studying microwave engineering.

Screenshots

Nyquist App4 screens
Smith Chart Touch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smith Chart Touch at every 3 months against Nyquist App's every 10 months. Nyquist App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nyquist App ships an update every 10 months, Smith Chart Touch every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Nyquist App versus Smith Chart Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNyquist AppSmith Chart Touch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatricia PauliSthefano Schiavon

In-app purchases

None

Nyquist App

No in-app purchases

None

Smith Chart Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nyquist App free?
Nyquist App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smith Chart Touch free?
Smith Chart Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nyquist App or Smith Chart Touch have ads?
Neither Nyquist App nor Smith Chart Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nyquist App or Smith Chart Touch?
Nyquist App ships an update every 10 months, and Smith Chart Touch every 3 months. Most recently, Nyquist App was updated on October 2, 2026 and Smith Chart Touch on October 2, 2026.

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