Comparison

iPhasematch vs Least Squares Curve Fit

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

Head to head
About

iPhasematch

Calculate nonlinear optical effects like second-harmonic generation and spontaneous parametric down-conversion. This app provides phasematching orientations, nonlinear coefficients, and tolerance values for various crystals based on Sellmeier equations.

Highlights
  • Phasematching condition calculation
  • Sellmeier equation integration
  • Effective nonlinear optical coefficients
  • Walk-off and angular tolerance
  • Temperature tolerance
  • Supported crystal list
Features
Read full description

iPhasematch allows you to calculate the phasematching condition of nonlinear wavelength conversion such as SHG or SFM based on published Sellmeier equiations. Downconversion (OPO) can be figured out by the reverse of SFM. It is a subset of the 'Qmix' function of a famous Windows software SNLO by Dr. Arlee Smith. This App does some of what SNLO does on your iOS device. It takes the crystal, two input wavelengths, and temperature and gives the phasematching orientations, effective nonlinear optical coefficients, walk-off angles, angular tolerance and temperature tolerance. In case of SHG, it also gives spectral tolerance. In biaxial crystals, it gives only the phasematching orientations in the principal planes, i.e., either theta=90 deg. or phi=0 or 90deg. Currently supported crystals: BBO, BiBO, CBO, CLBO, LB4, LBO, KBBF, KDP, KD*P, KN, KTP, Mg:LN, Mg:sLN, RBBF, RTP, YAB. NOTE: dn/dT data for LB4 was picked up from discrete data points in the reference and linearly extrapolated. Interface should be intuitive, giving phasematching with a tap of "PM" button,refractive index with "index" button and group index with "Gp.Idx" button, for the given condition (crystal, wavelengths, and temperature). DISCLAIMER: I cannot be held responsible for the result of the calculation it gives. I make every effort to make it accurate, and bug-free, but there could be errors in code. Please just use this on your own discretion.

About

Least Squares Curve Fit

This app helps users find the best-fit curves for their data points using the Least Squares method. It supports various 2D and 3D function types, reports equations, and draws graphs. Data can be saved for later use.

Highlights
  • Least Squares Linear Regression Method
  • Multiple 2D and 3D function types
  • Equation reporting
  • Graph visualization
  • Data point storage
  • Best fit analysis
  • SVD calculation option
Features
Read full description

“Least Squares Curve Fit” is a user friendly, free of charge and free of ads app. User inputs point sets and chooses function types. Utilizing the Least Squares Linear Regression Method, the app calculates best fit curves, reports equations and draws graphs. Point sets can be stored in a table and are available after app is closed. Currently available function types are: 2D: 1. Line. 2. Parabola. 3. Polynomial up to 8th degree. 4. Circle. 5. Conic section (Ellipse or Hyperbola). 6. Trigonometric function as C + A1*cos(ω*x) + B1*sin(ω*x) + … + An*cos(n*ω*x) + Bn*sin(n*ω*x), where user can select n between 1 and 8 and enter any ω. 7. Exponential Function. 8. Bell Curve. 3D: 1. Plane. 2. Sphere. Also, there is an option to choose the Best Fit: the app goes through all the possible shapes and lists them in order from best to worst fit based on residuals. In some cases, when the standard Least Squares method with orthogonal projection does not work, best fit for Line, Parabola, Polynomial and Trigonometric functions can be calculated with SVD. Links to four other free apps by same developers are included in the app: 1. “Matrix Solver Step by Step” Linear Algebra Visual Guide. 2. “Polynomials and Linear Systems” Equation Solver. 3. “GraphMath” Graphing Calculator. 4. “Vectors and Planes” (and Spheres and Ellipsoids) 3D Geometry Guide. Developers hope to get feedback from users at graphmath@aol.com.

Screenshots

iPhasematch4 screens
Least Squares Curve Fit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Least Squares Curve Fit at every 8 days against iPhasematch's every 7 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iPhasematch against 5.0 for Least Squares Curve Fit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhasematch ships an update every 7 months, Least Squares Curve Fit every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
iPhasematch versus Least Squares Curve Fit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhasematchLeast Squares Curve Fit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYushi KanedaYuri Morozov

Customer experience

iPhasematch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Least Squares Curve Fit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iPhasematch

No in-app purchases

None

Least Squares Curve Fit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPhasematch free?
iPhasematch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Least Squares Curve Fit free?
Least Squares Curve Fit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPhasematch or Least Squares Curve Fit?
iPhasematch and Least Squares Curve Fit are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do iPhasematch or Least Squares Curve Fit have ads?
Neither iPhasematch nor Least Squares Curve Fit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPhasematch or Least Squares Curve Fit?
iPhasematch ships an update every 7 months, and Least Squares Curve Fit every 8 days. Most recently, iPhasematch was updated on November 1, 2026 and Least Squares Curve Fit on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons