WavesSimulator vs PhysicsGraph
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
WavesSimulator
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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)
PhysicsGraph
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You can feel Synthetic wave! 1,Tap color you want to move! 2,Tap screen and move wave! 3,BlueWave + RedWave = GreenWave
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PhysicsGraph at Free against WavesSimulator's $1.99. PhysicsGraph also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
PhysicsGraph is free to download; WavesSimulator costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WavesSimulator ships an update every 8 months, PhysicsGraph every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WavesSimulator | PhysicsGraph |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuyoshi Ohtsuji | Yaneurabeya |
In-app purchases
WavesSimulator
No in-app purchases
PhysicsGraph
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WavesSimulator free?
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Do WavesSimulator or PhysicsGraph have ads?
Which is updated more often, WavesSimulator or PhysicsGraph?
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