Comparison

iPhasematch vs Filter Calculator

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
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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

Filter Calculator

Design various types of electronic filters, including RC, RL, RLC, and passive crossovers, with customizable orders and alignments. Instantly obtain component values and Bode insights for lab, classroom, or audio projects. Ideal for engineers, hobbyists, and students.

Highlights
  • Design RC, RL, and RLC filters (2nd-7th order)
  • Butterworth & Chebyshev alignments
  • Passive crossover calculations
  • Twin-T notch filter design
  • Instant component values
  • Bode insights
  • Offline-friendly dark mode UI
Features
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Design RC, RL, and RLC filters (2nd–7th order) with Butterworth & Chebyshev alignments, passive crossovers, RLC band-pass/reject, and Twin-T notch—enter specs to instantly get component values and quick Bode insights in a clean, offline-friendly, dark-mode UI for lab, classroom, and audio/embedded work. What you can design: -RC & RL filters: low-pass / high-pass, 2nd–7th order -RLC filters: band-pass & band-reject (notch) -Butterworth: maximally flat magnitude -Chebyshev: ripple-tuned sharpness -Twin-T notch: precise mains or tone suppression -Passive crossovers: 2-way/3-way starter calculations Built for engineers, hobbyist and students, it turns specs into trustworthy parts fast—so you can prototype smarter, learn by tweaking, and move from idea to BOM with confidence.

Screenshots

iPhasematch4 screens
Filter Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPhasematch at none against Filter Calculator's 1. iPhasematch also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Filter Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPhasematch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhasematch ships an update every 7 months, Filter Calculator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iPhasematch versus Filter Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhasematchFilter Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYushi KanedaAnas Abubakar

Customer experience

iPhasematch

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

Filter Calculator

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

iPhasematch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Filter Calculator

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$2.99

Questions

Is iPhasematch free?
iPhasematch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Filter Calculator free?
Filter Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPhasematch or Filter Calculator have ads?
Filter Calculator shows ads; iPhasematch does not.
Which is updated more often, iPhasematch or Filter Calculator?
iPhasematch ships an update every 7 months, and Filter Calculator every 5 months. Most recently, iPhasematch was updated on October 23, 2026 and Filter Calculator on October 22, 2026.

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