WavesSimulator vs LabOptique
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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)
LabOptique
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Examine various aspects of geometric and wave optics: - Geometric optics: thin lenses, the concept of approximate stigmatism, depth of field, vision of the eye (accommodation, etc.). Possibility of combining multiple lenses, an eye... - Wave optics: from the concept of path difference (for senior year students) to the effects of a glass plate, the concept of coherence length..., in various situations: infinitely narrow or wide Youngโs slits or holes, freely movable sources to recreate a Michelson interferometer, a diffraction grating, a Lloyd mirror, using either a monochromatic source or white light.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LabOptique at Free against WavesSimulator's $1.99. LabOptique also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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LabOptique 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, LabOptique every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WavesSimulator | LabOptique |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuyoshi Ohtsuji | Thomas Roy |
In-app purchases
WavesSimulator
No in-app purchases
LabOptique
No in-app purchases
Questions
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