Comparison

WavesSimulator vs Projectile Lab by ChatStick

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

Head to head
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)

About

Projectile Lab by ChatStick

Features
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Projectile Lab is an interactive physics learning app that helps students understand projectile motion by doing, not memorizing. Build intuition with a real-time simulator, then deepen understanding with formula breakdowns, graph analysis, guided practice, and challenge levels. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Run live projectile simulations with adjustable angle, velocity, and launch height - Explore gravity environments including Earth and Moon (plus more with Premium) - View trajectory stats instantly: max height, range, flight time, and speed components - Learn the math with step-by-step formula sections and substituted values - Analyze motion with time-based graphs (height, distance, velocity, speed) - Practice with curated physics questions across multiple difficulty levels - Play challenge missions: hit targets, clear obstacles, land in zones, and maximize range - Save experiments to revisit and compare your best runs - Track progress through stars, streaks, and achievements DESIGNED FOR LEARNING Projectile Lab is built for students, self-learners, and educators who want a clean, focused environment for understanding motion. The app combines visual intuition and equation-level reasoning in one workflow. PREMIUM (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) - Removes ads - Unlocks all challenge content - Unlocks unlimited saved experiments - Unlocks all environments and advanced controls - Unlocks graph insights and full practice access No subscription required.

Screenshots

WavesSimulator3 screens
Projectile Lab by ChatStick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Projectile Lab by ChatStick at Free against WavesSimulator's $1.99. WavesSimulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Projectile Lab by ChatStick is free to download; WavesSimulator costs $1.99 up front. Projectile Lab by ChatStick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WavesSimulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
WavesSimulator versus Projectile Lab by ChatStick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavesSimulatorProjectile Lab by ChatStick
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size95 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsuyoshi OhtsujiChatStick Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

WavesSimulator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Projectile Lab by ChatStick

One-time1
  • Projectile Lab Premium$2.99

Questions

Is WavesSimulator free?
WavesSimulator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Projectile Lab by ChatStick free?
Projectile Lab by ChatStick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WavesSimulator or Projectile Lab by ChatStick have ads?
Projectile Lab by ChatStick shows ads; WavesSimulator does not.

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