Polynomial Solver Step by Step vs Fractal Lens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Fractal Lens
Analyze the fractal dimension of objects by taking or uploading photos. Explore mathematical concepts through intuitive animations and save your discoveries in a personal gallery. All processing and storage are done locally on your device.
- Compute fractal dimension from photos
- Automatic pre-processing and box-counting algorithms
- Intuitive animations and haptics
- Save analyses to a gallery
- Local device processing and storage
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Snap or upload a photo of an object, and Fractal Lens approximates its fractal dimension. Try it on items around the house and outside, like woven fabric, wood, bubbles, plants, rocks, seashells, and clouds. Save your findings in a fractal gallery. FEATURES • Just snap or upload a photo to compute the fractal dimension. The app automatically applies pre-processing and box-counting algorithms. • Satisfying animations and haptics make the mathematics intuitive. • Save your fractal analyses to a gallery where you can sort by dimension. • All computations and storage are local to your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Polynomial Solver Step by Step at every 4 days against Fractal Lens's every 3 weeks. Polynomial Solver Step by Step also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Polynomial Solver Step by Step against 5.0 for Fractal Lens. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
Polynomial Solver Step by Step ships an update every 4 days, Fractal Lens every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polynomial Solver Step by Step | Fractal Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuri Morozov | ANTHONY ZALESKI |
Customer experience
Polynomial Solver Step by Step
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In-app purchases
Polynomial Solver Step by Step
No in-app purchases
Fractal Lens
No in-app purchases
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