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Stochastic Processes vs Math Says Yes

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

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Stochastic Processes

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The theory of stochastic processes is a method of describing time-dependent physical phenomena, based on probability theory, which allows the calculation of averaged macroscopic properties. The application allows for determining basic characteristics of stochastic processes, such as the mean or covariance function, as well as observing the evolution of the probability distribution. It also enables the stationarity of the studied process to be assessed, and for processes considered stationary, spectral analysis and the determination of correlation time. The application allows for the analysis of data from outside the program and the definition of one's own stochastic processes based on elementary processes. Both processes with a continuous set of values ​​and those assuming only discrete values ​​can be generated within the program. Specifically, when constructing a custom stochastic process, the user has access to basic processes such as the Brownian process, the Poisson process, and the α-stable Lévy process. Based on the stochastic process formula provided by the user, the program will generate a set of its realizations. The resulting set of time series (i.e., trajectories) of the given stochastic process is subjected to the analysis described above. To construct the trajectory, it is necessary to generate random variables derived from the appropriate probability distribution functions. The user can familiarize themselves with the basic types of random variables (i.e., uniform, Gaussian, exponential, Poisson, and α-stable distributions). In addition to numerical calculations, the user can also explore a theoretical introduction, which briefly discusses the basic division of stochastic processes into Markov and non-Markov processes. The theoretical discussion introduces the fundamental equations governing the dynamics of stochastic systems, such as the Fokker-Planck equation and the Langevin equation. The application also includes basic mathematical concepts related to the definitions of stochastic integrals, such as the Lebesgue-Stieltjes integral and the Ito integral. The user can also become familiar with the physical understanding of such Markov processes as the Brownian particle motion, the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process, and the one-step process (represented by the Poisson process). The program also utilizes mathematical analysis tools such as Fourier analysis, both for the probability distribution function (determining the characteristic function) and the covariance function of the stationary process (spectral density). Spectral density allows for the determination of the noise type (white or colored noise).

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Math Says Yes

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Most statistics sound wrong at first. In a room of 23 people, the odds of a shared birthday are already even. On a game show with three doors, switching after the host opens one doubles your chance of winning. A poll of 1,000 strangers can read a whole country. Math Says Yes is a feed of facts like these, each one explained until the surprise turns into something obvious. Open the app and start scrolling. Every fact is short and sourced, built around a single idea from probability or data. Most come with a quick question that catches your gut before it shows the answer, plus a small chart or a slider you can play with to watch the number move. What's inside: - A scrolling feed of counterintuitive statistics, from the birthday paradox to why tiny samples lie - Quick-check questions tuned to the exact intuition people get wrong - A daily challenge of five questions, so you can find out whether you beat your own guessing - Search and topics for digging into probability, sampling, averages, or plain randomness - Saved facts and a "learned" marker to track what has actually stuck - A glossary that explains the jargon in one paragraph instead of one textbook It costs nothing to read and needs no signup to start. Sign in only if you want to sync saved facts and progress across devices or build a streak. Made for the people who liked statistics in theory but never quite trusted it, and for anyone who enjoys being pleasantly wrong about numbers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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The clearest difference is device support: Math Says Yes at 2 against Stochastic Processes's —. Stochastic Processes's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Stochastic Processes versus Math Says Yes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStochastic ProcessesMath Says Yes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlona KosinskaToba UG (Haftungsbeschränkt)

In-app purchases

None

Stochastic Processes

No in-app purchases

None

Math Says Yes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stochastic Processes free?
Stochastic Processes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Says Yes free?
Math Says Yes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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