Nyquist App vs Smith Chart Touch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Nyquist stability criterion practice
- Determine closed-loop stability
- Frequency response analysis
- Self-contained educational content
- Developed for control engineering course
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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.
Smith Chart Touch
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nyquist App ships an update every 10 months, Smith Chart Touch every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Nyquist App | Smith Chart Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patricia Pauli | Sthefano Schiavon |
In-app purchases
Nyquist App
No in-app purchases
Smith Chart Touch
No in-app purchases
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