Comparison

Stochastic Signal Processing vs Polynomial Solver Step by Step

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

Head to head
About

Stochastic Signal Processing

Explore the processing of random signals like speech, music, and climate data. This interactive textbook offers dynamic information, films, animations, and 59 real-time laboratory experiments using your device's camera and microphone. It's designed for those with prior signal processing and probability theory knowledge.

Highlights
  • Interactive textbook format
  • Dynamic information display
  • Films and animations
  • 59 laboratory experiments
  • Real-time signal processing
  • Homework problems
Features
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Speech, music, seismic vibrations, oil prices, and climate measurements are all examples of stochastic (random) signals. In this textbook—intended for individuals with prior training in introductory signal processing and introductory probability theory—we develop techniques to process such signals to extract useful information. We present case studies ranging from music to photographic images to oil prices to climate data to the motion of individual biomolecules. This textbook, as an interactive textbook ("iBook"), makes use of your device's ability to display dynamic information through films and animations and to hear the results of the techniques applied to music. At the end of every chapter there are homework problems ranging from easy to "olympic". We make use of your device's interactive capabilities to offer 59 laboratory experiments in signal processing. The experiments use the camera, the microphone, the speakers, and the graphical user interface. These experiments are not simulations; they are examples of real digital processing of signals in your device. In this time of at-home and online learning, this is the way to learn signal processing through study and experimentation.

About

Polynomial Solver Step by Step

This app serves as a calculator and educational tool for students learning algebra. It offers step-by-step explanations for polynomial operations, root finding, and advanced iterative solving methods, complemented by interactive graphs.

Highlights
  • Polynomial multiplication and division
  • Rational root finding algorithm
  • Iterative solving methods (Durand-Kerner, Aberth, Newton, etc.)
  • Interactive polynomial and derivative graphs
  • Complex plane visualizations of algorithms
  • Links to online references
Features
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Polynomial Solver Step by Step is a calculator, and, more importantly, a teaching tool. It is designed to help students of both basic and advanced levels. Basic Algebra functions: 1. Polynomial multiplication. 2. Polynomial long division with step by step explanation. 3. Algorithm for finding rational roots consisting of the following: a. Finding all possible rational roots. b. Eliminating the roots outside bounds. c. Performing polynomial long division for each of the roots. d. Adjusting bounds based on long division results if appropriate. Iterative polynomial solving algorithms for advanced-level students: 1. Durand-Kerner method. 2. Aberth method. 3. Newton method with both real and complex starting points. 4. Global (also known as "damped") Newton method with both real and complex starting points. 5. Laguerre method with both real and complex starting points. 6. Bairstow method. 7. Muller method. 8. Eigenvalues of ‘companion matrix’ (demonstration of QR algorithm for eigenvalue calculation is available in our “Matrix Solver Step by Step" app). Interactive graphs are available for: 1. Polynomial functions and their derivatives. 2. Aberth and Durand-Kerner method points on complex plane. 3. Newton, global Newton, Laguerre, and Muller algorithm steps. 4. Newton and global Newton method fractals / convergence images on complex plane 5. Laguerre method convergence images on complex plane 6 Bairstow method convergence images depending on initial approximation values. 7 Muller method convergence images depending on initial approximation values. (Images 4-7 have adjustable settings for area, resolution and shading). Links to online references are included. Please write to us if you like to have new features / chapters added! Developers welcome any feedback, please write to us at graphmath@aol.com.

Screenshots

Stochastic Signal Processing4 screens
Polynomial Solver Step by Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Polynomial Solver Step by Step at every 4 days against Stochastic Signal Processing's every 5 weeks. Polynomial Solver Step by Step also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Stochastic Signal Processing's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polynomial Solver Step by Step holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stochastic Signal Processing has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stochastic Signal Processing ships an update every 5 weeks, Polynomial Solver Step by Step every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stochastic Signal Processing versus Polynomial Solver Step by Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStochastic Signal ProcessingPolynomial Solver Step by Step
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan YoungYuri Morozov

Customer experience

Stochastic Signal Processing

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Polynomial Solver Step by Step

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stochastic Signal Processing

No in-app purchases

None

Polynomial Solver Step by Step

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stochastic Signal Processing free?
Stochastic Signal Processing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polynomial Solver Step by Step free?
Polynomial Solver Step by Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stochastic Signal Processing or Polynomial Solver Step by Step?
Polynomial Solver Step by Step is rated higher. Stochastic Signal Processing averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Polynomial Solver Step by Step averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stochastic Signal Processing or Polynomial Solver Step by Step have ads?
Neither Stochastic Signal Processing nor Polynomial Solver Step by Step shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stochastic Signal Processing or Polynomial Solver Step by Step?
Stochastic Signal Processing ships an update every 5 weeks, and Polynomial Solver Step by Step every 4 days. Most recently, Stochastic Signal Processing was updated on September 25, 2026 and Polynomial Solver Step by Step on October 2, 2026.

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