WavesSimulator vs Mining Methods
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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)
Mining Methods
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Mining Method Selector is an intuitive iPhone/iPad app designed to help mining engineers, students, and industry professionals identify the most suitable underground mining method for a given deposit. Using key deposit indicators (KDI) and key mining indicators (KMI) from A. Nieto (2010), the app guides users through a step-by-step input process, performs logical decision analysis, and displays the recommended mining method along with illustrative images. Its clean user interface includes a quick-access menu for related reference tables and a compact citation for academic reference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mining Methods at Free against WavesSimulator's $1.99. Mining Methods also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). WavesSimulator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Mining Methods 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, Mining Methods weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WavesSimulator | Mining Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuyoshi Ohtsuji | Tony Nieto |
In-app purchases
WavesSimulator
No in-app purchases
Mining Methods
No in-app purchases
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