Comparison

DR.Osci.HD vs WavesSimulator

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

Head to head
About

DR.Osci.HD

Explore physics concepts with a spring pendulum simulation. Manipulate parameters like damping, spring flexibility, and mass to observe oscillations. Record and export displacement graphs for deeper analysis.

Highlights
  • Spring pendulum simulation
  • Adjustable damping, spring flexibility, and mass
  • Gravity simulation
  • Record displacement over time
  • Export graphs to photo library
Features
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In this simulation of a spring pendulum a mass is attached to two springs. You can touch the mass and move it out of its stable position. Or you can tilt your iOS device and watch gravity work. At all times you can alter the damping (k), the flexibility of the spring (D) and the mass of the steel ball (m). Take some time and play around with these parameters to become an expert in harmonic and not so harmonic oscillations. If you have found an interesting one, tap the graph button to record the displacement over the time. Tap the info button to enable or disable gravity and to export graphs into your photo library. Have fun learning physics! Use the app completely on your own risk and for educational purposes only. The simulation is an approximation. It might be wrong and different from reality.

About

WavesSimulator

Features
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You can conduct experiments related to waves on the app. In addition to the waves not attenuating unlike the real model, it also has useful functions such as slow playback, pause, and rewinding time. Main features - Pulse wave generation - Freehand wave generation - Generation of sine waves - Free end reflection - Fixed end reflection - Change the length of the string - Change playback speed - History display for up to 5 seconds - Glossary - 60 FPS or 120 FPS (ProMotion compatible devices only)

Screenshots

DR.Osci.HD2 screens
WavesSimulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DR.Osci.HD at Free against WavesSimulator's $1.99. DR.Osci.HD also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

DR.Osci.HD is free to download; WavesSimulator costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DR.Osci.HD ships an update every 12 months, WavesSimulator every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
DR.Osci.HD versus WavesSimulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDR.Osci.HDWavesSimulator
PriceFree โ€” better$1.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 8 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel RothTsuyoshi Ohtsuji

In-app purchases

None

DR.Osci.HD

No in-app purchases

None

WavesSimulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DR.Osci.HD free?
DR.Osci.HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WavesSimulator free?
WavesSimulator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DR.Osci.HD or WavesSimulator have ads?
Neither DR.Osci.HD nor WavesSimulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DR.Osci.HD or WavesSimulator?
DR.Osci.HD ships an update every 12 months, and WavesSimulator every 8 months. Most recently, DR.Osci.HD was updated on October 19, 2026 and WavesSimulator on October 19, 2026.

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