Algorithms (VPP compatible) vs Path Finding Visualization
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Algorithms (VPP compatible)
Explore and learn about a wide range of algorithms through clear explanations and animations. Deepen your understanding with interactive simulations and discover concepts in sorting, searching, data structures, and security. This version is optimized for educational institutions.
- Animated algorithm explanations
- Interactive simulation mode
- Covers sorting, searching, and graph algorithms
- Includes data structures and security concepts
- Multi-language support
- iPad compatible
Read full descriptionHide full description
[ NOTE ] This version is intended for educational institutions and companies looking to purchase "Algorithms: Explained&Animated" using Volume Purchase Program (VPP). If you are new to "Algorithms: Explained&Animated", please search App Store for the free-to-download, original version. ==== Summary ==== Enjoy watching, trying, and learning with this guide to algorithms. The wide-ranging field of algorithms is explained clearly and concisely with animations. Deepen your understanding by exploring concepts in "Sim Mode". Also includes algorithms closer to home involving encryption and security. Come on, let's take a journey into the world of algorithms! ==== Categories and Included Topics ==== [ Sort ] Bubble Sort, Selection Sort, Insertion Sort, Heap Sort, Merge Sort, Quicksort [ Clustering ] k-means Algorithm [ List Search ] Linear Search, Binary Search [ Graph Search ] Breadth-First Search, Depth-First Search, Bellman-Ford, Dijkstra's Algorithm, A* algorithm [ Math ] Euclidian Algorithm, Primality Test [ Data Compression ] Run-Length Encoding, Huffman Coding [ Security ] Hash Functions, Shared-Key Cryptosystem, Public-Key Cryptosystem, Hybrid Cryptosystem, Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange, Message Authentication Codes, Digital Signatures, Digital Certificates [ Data Structures ] Lists, Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Hash Tables, Heaps, Binary Search Trees [ The Web ] PageRank [ Recursion ] Tower of Hanoi ==== On iPad ==== This app is also compatible for use on iPad, where it can be used in both horizontal and vertical orientations. ==== Supported languages ==== - English - Español (Spanish) - Português (Portuguese) - 中文 (简体字) (Chinese (Simplified)) - Русский (Russian) - 日本語 (Japanese) - 한국어 (Korean) The display language can be changed on the settings menu.
Path Finding Visualization
Explore and visualize six different pathfinding algorithms in action. Customize your own grids by setting start and end points, and adding obstacles. Gain a deeper understanding of how algorithms like Dijkstra's and A* work.
- Visualize six pathfinding algorithms
- Select custom start and end points
- Add walls to create boundaries
- Dijkstra's algorithm
- A* algorithm
- Breadth-First Search
- Depth-First Search
Read full descriptionHide full description
Want to see various pathfinding algorithms in action? With Path Finding Visualization, you can visualize, in action, six different algorithms. This app allows you to select your own starting and ending points, select the algorithm you want to use, and add walls in order to create boundaries. This app includes the following algorithms: Dijkstra's - Works by expanding outwards until it reaches the target node. Guaranteed to find the shortest path as long as there are not any negative weights. Bidirectional Dijkstra's - Dijkstra's algorithm from both sides. A* - Like Dijkstra's in that it favors nodes close to the starting point, but also favors nodes close to the ending point (heuristic). It does not guarantee the shortest path. A tie-breaker that prefers straight lines was included in order to prevent multiple nodes from having the same F values. Bidirectional A* - The A* algorithm from both sides. Breadth-First Search - Traverses through a graph one level at a time until it finds the target node. Since there are no weights, this algorithm does guarantee the shortest path. Depth-First Search - Traverses through a graph by going as deep as possible and then backtracking until it finds the target node. It does not guarantee the shortest path. Learning about or want to visualize any of the above algorithms in action? Download Path Finding Visualization today and have a better understanding of how each algorithm works.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Path Finding Visualization at Free against Algorithms (VPP compatible)'s $2.99. Algorithms (VPP compatible)'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 months vs every 35 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Path Finding Visualization is free to download; Algorithms (VPP compatible) costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Algorithms (VPP compatible) against 5.0 for Path Finding Visualization. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Algorithms (VPP compatible) ships an update every 10 months, Path Finding Visualization every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Algorithms (VPP compatible) | Path Finding Visualization |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moriteru Ishida | Josh Sauder |
Customer experience
Algorithms (VPP compatible)
Path Finding Visualization
In-app purchases
Algorithms (VPP compatible)
No in-app purchases
Path Finding Visualization
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Algorithms (VPP compatible) free?
Is Path Finding Visualization free?
Which has better reviews, Algorithms (VPP compatible) or Path Finding Visualization?
Do Algorithms (VPP compatible) or Path Finding Visualization have ads?
Which is updated more often, Algorithms (VPP compatible) or Path Finding Visualization?
Other comparisons















