Comparison

Bayesian P vs Indie Scholars

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

Head to head
About

Bayesian P

This app helps interpret p-values from clinical trials by incorporating prior probabilities and Bayesian inference. It provides realistic interpretations of reported p-values, aiding in understanding the likelihood of experimental outcomes.

Highlights
  • Interpret p-values with prior probabilities
  • Bayesian inference for scientific expectations
  • Calculate probability of clinical trial outcomes
  • Realistic interpretation of reported p-values
  • Explanations and examples of Bayesian concepts
Features
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Calculate probability of outcomes of clinical trials, by interpreting reported p-values in the context of scientific expectations, using prior probabilities of outcomes and Bayesian thinking. · p-values are frequently misused and misinterpreted ( see American Statistical Association statement on p-values) · Bayesian inference aids interpretation of p-values with reference to prior knowledge of the probability of the experimental outcome · P-value Interpreter permits realistic interpretation of reported p-values from user entered pre-trial probabilities of clinical trial outcomes and p-values for single and sequential trials · "Learn more" buttons lead to explanations of prior probabilities, p-values and Bayesian probabilities employed in calculating the direct probability of the trial outcomes (e.g. null hypothesis being false), illustrated with examples

About

Indie Scholars

A private community for independent scholars to connect, learn, and collaborate. It offers a focused, distraction-free environment for reading and conversation, away from the noise of the open web. Join for free to find thoughtful correspondents and potential collaborators.

Highlights
  • Private community
  • Members-only access
  • Focused reading and conversation
  • Distraction-free experience
  • Find collaborators
  • Connect with scholars
Features
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Indie Scholars is the private community for independent scholars. This is a members-only app. If you're not yet a member, visit indiescholars.com to join for free. Indie Scholars is for you if: - You're reading, learning, and writing outside of traditional institutions - You're working alone on difficult, long-term creative projects - You want to find thoughtful correspondents, interlocutors, and potential collaborators - You prefer slower and kinder than what you find on social media A clean, focused, native experience for reading and conversation - without the distractions of the open web.

Screenshots

Bayesian P4 screens
Indie Scholars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Indie Scholars at every 10 days against Bayesian P's monthly. Indie Scholars also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). 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 Bayesian P against 5.0 for Indie Scholars. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bayesian P ships an update monthly, Indie Scholars every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bayesian P versus Indie Scholars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBayesian PIndie Scholars
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSamuel KaplanJustin Murphy

Customer experience

Bayesian P

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Indie Scholars

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bayesian P

No in-app purchases

None

Indie Scholars

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bayesian P free?
Bayesian P is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Indie Scholars free?
Indie Scholars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bayesian P or Indie Scholars?
Bayesian P and Indie Scholars are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Bayesian P or Indie Scholars have ads?
Neither Bayesian P nor Indie Scholars shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bayesian P or Indie Scholars?
Bayesian P ships an update monthly, and Indie Scholars every 10 days. Most recently, Bayesian P was updated on November 5, 2026 and Indie Scholars on October 31, 2026.

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