Comparison

Population Simulator vs Stochastic Signal Processing

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

Head to head
About

Population Simulator

Features
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"Population simulator" is an application to visually see the changes in the population by using "Logistic Map". You can see the change in the population by the Logistic Map by a line graph and colony size. You can observe the variation pattern of population variety by changing slightly the initial value. Logistic Map is not only used in Population Ecology but also considered one of the starting point of Chaos Theory. I developed this app to help people who are studying Population Ecology or Chaos Theory. *Logistic Map may not necessarily apply to changes in population of actual organisms, because Logistic Map is a model of a simple change of the population. ■What is Logistic Map? The Logistic Map is the map that is generated from the Logistic Function that has been devised as a variation model of the population of an organism. It is expressed by the following function. X(n+1) = a・X(n)・(1-X(n)) In the above equation, the meaning of each symbol is as follows. ・n:Generation (n=1,2,3,...) ・X(n):Value obtained by normalizing the Population of Generation n-th(0≦X(n)≦1) ・a:Value obtained by normalizing the Reproductive Rates(0≦a≦4) You can calculate the population of the next generation from a population of a certain generation by using this function. In addition, You can predict the variation of the population over the long term by calculating the population of individuals repeatedly in this function. ■Pattern of Logistic Map Logistic map vary widely depending on the value of "a". ・In case (0≦a≦1) : X(n) converges to 0. ・In case (1<a≦2) : X(n) converges to 1-(1/a). ・In case (2<a≦3) : X(n) converges to 1-(1/a) while oscillating. ・In case (3<a≦3.5699456・・・) : X(n) oscillate between the periodic point individual Power of 2 ・In case (3.5699456・・・<a≦4) : X(n) Change irregularly.(Chaotic region)*It may become periodically by the value of a. Please try to observe the changes of Logistic Map by changing the various initial values​​. ■Main function of App 1. Simulation of changes in colony size 2. Line graph of changes in population 3. Output CSV file(Need to purchase add-on.) 4. Output Graph Image(Need to purchase add-on.)

About

Stochastic Signal Processing

Explore the processing of random signals like speech, music, and climate data. This interactive textbook offers dynamic information, films, animations, and 59 real-time laboratory experiments using your device's camera and microphone. It's designed for those with prior signal processing and probability theory knowledge.

Highlights
  • Interactive textbook format
  • Dynamic information display
  • Films and animations
  • 59 laboratory experiments
  • Real-time signal processing
  • Homework problems
Features
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Speech, music, seismic vibrations, oil prices, and climate measurements are all examples of stochastic (random) signals. In this textbook—intended for individuals with prior training in introductory signal processing and introductory probability theory—we develop techniques to process such signals to extract useful information. We present case studies ranging from music to photographic images to oil prices to climate data to the motion of individual biomolecules. This textbook, as an interactive textbook ("iBook"), makes use of your device's ability to display dynamic information through films and animations and to hear the results of the techniques applied to music. At the end of every chapter there are homework problems ranging from easy to "olympic". We make use of your device's interactive capabilities to offer 59 laboratory experiments in signal processing. The experiments use the camera, the microphone, the speakers, and the graphical user interface. These experiments are not simulations; they are examples of real digital processing of signals in your device. In this time of at-home and online learning, this is the way to learn signal processing through study and experimentation.

Screenshots

Population Simulator4 screens
Stochastic Signal Processing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stochastic Signal Processing at none against Population Simulator's 1. Stochastic Signal Processing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, 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. Population Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stochastic Signal Processing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Population Simulator ships an update every 7 months, Stochastic Signal Processing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Population Simulator versus Stochastic Signal Processing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopulation SimulatorStochastic Signal Processing
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAIKI HIRATAIan Young

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Population Simulator

One-time1
  • Add Output Function$0.99
None

Stochastic Signal Processing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Population Simulator free?
Population Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stochastic Signal Processing free?
Stochastic Signal Processing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Population Simulator or Stochastic Signal Processing have ads?
Population Simulator shows ads; Stochastic Signal Processing does not.
Which is updated more often, Population Simulator or Stochastic Signal Processing?
Population Simulator ships an update every 7 months, and Stochastic Signal Processing every 5 weeks. Most recently, Population Simulator was updated on October 5, 2026 and Stochastic Signal Processing on September 25, 2026.

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