Comparison

NumTest vs PCT Coach

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

Head to head
About

NumTest

Features
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The primary objective of this application is to provide researchers with a mechanism for testing and comparing the performance of their numerical solvers. This application includes algorithms capable of benchmarking values on a diverse range of scientific numerical problems. It is important to note that the results presented are for comparison purposes only and are not guaranteed to be correct. We will be adding more topics in the future. Please encourage us by sharing this app with your friends and colleagues. Your support is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us at daniel.hadush@gmail.com. Thank you for your interest!

About

PCT Coach

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PCT Coach: Your Guide to the Patent Cooperation Treaty PCT Coach is an app designed to provide inventors and students with the tools and knowledge they need to confidently navigate the PCT process. Part 1: Filing & Formalities Learn the basics of filing an international application under the PCT, including Articles 4–14 and key rules for document requirements (Rule 11), establishing the filing date (Rule 20), and addressing formalities (Rule 26). Part 2: Role of the ISA Discover how International Searching Authorities (ISAs) operate under Articles 15–19. Dive into the search process, requirements for documentation (Rule 35), and handling unity of invention challenges (Rule 40). Part 3: International Publication Understand how applications are published internationally under Articles 20–21. Learn about publication languages, corrections (Rule 91), and managing the contents (Rule 48). Part 4: National Phase Entry Master the transition from the international to the national phase, guided by Articles 22–27 and Rules 49 and 51. Discover how early processing and other procedural requirements are handled. Part 5: International Preliminary Examination Gain insights into the Chapter II process, including patentability criteria (Article 33), demand requirements (Rule 53), and the International Preliminary Report on Patentability (Rule 70). Part 6: Unity of Invention & Fees Learn about unity of invention rules embedded in Articles 15, 17, and 33. Explore the impact of additional fees under Rules 13, 40, and 68 on both the search and examination phases. Part 7: Restoration of Priority Manage priority claims under Articles 8 and 24. Learn remedies for missed deadlines (Rule 82bis) and corrections of priority claims (Rule 26bis). Part 8: Withdrawal & Amendments Find out how to make amendments under Article 19 and withdraw international applications or demands using Rules 46 and 90bis. Part 9: Roles of WIPO, ROs, ISAs, IPEAs, and IB Discover the responsibilities of key players in the PCT system under Articles 16, 31, and 52, including Rules 93 and 94 governing access to files and the International Bureau’s roles. Part 10: Language, Disputes & Transitional Provisions Learn about language requirements, dispute resolution, and transitional provisions under Articles 44–67, with Rule 92bis guiding applicant detail changes. The design and development of this iOS app, including the preparation of the legal questions, were carried out by Barış ATALAY, an EQE tutor and iOS developer (not professionally). Feedback regarding the legal questions or the app's SwiftUI implementation is welcome. You can reach Baris at atalay@stanadvoka.com.

Screenshots

NumTest2 screens
PCT Coach3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCT Coach at none against NumTest's 1. NumTest's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. NumTest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PCT Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
NumTest versus PCT Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumTestPCT Coach
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel HadushBaris Atalay

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NumTest

One-time1
  • buyfile$0.99
None

PCT Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NumTest free?
NumTest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PCT Coach free?
PCT Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NumTest or PCT Coach have ads?
Neither NumTest nor PCT Coach shows ads.

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