Comparison

TCG Map vs Internal Waves

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

Head to head
About

TCG Map

Explore the world through detailed map graphics derived from OpenStreetMap data. This app focuses on visual representation, allowing you to view global cities, coastlines, rivers, and road networks at any scale without typical map functionalities like search or annotation.

Highlights
  • View OSM data at any scale
  • Explore global cities, coastlines, and rivers
  • Graphical map view filters
  • Jump to cities worldwide
  • Save map images
Features
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TCG Map-graphy is the application to enjoy the map graphics. We used the OSM data as the "tool" rather than "graphic content". This App has no useful function of digital map such as the search or annotation, but display all of the data of the OSM in any scale. Please look at the cities around the world in the TCG Map-graphy. The shape of coastline and rivers, the myriad road, cities connected each other. You will find surely the scenery that was not visible in convenient maps. ◯ Center of the Map : You can be confirmed where displayed. ◯ City Index : You can jump to cities around the world from the list. ◯ Map view filter : You can enjoy graphical filters. ◯ View on Standard map : Show Apple's map. ◯ Export Map Image : You can save the displayed image.

About

Internal Waves

Create interactive particle art that responds to touch and music. This mindfulness experience offers a calming way to express yourself with light and motion, perfect for relaxation or creative exploration. Features AR mode for painting in your real-world space.

Highlights
  • Interactive particle art creation
  • Music-reactive visuals
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Multi-touch drawing
  • Customizable particle effects
  • Mindfulness and relaxation focus
Features
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Discover calm, creativity, and connection through interactive particle art. Internal Waves – Particle Flow is a mindfulness experience that lets you draw, play, and express yourself with light and motion. Whether you're relaxing before bed or just need a moment to reset, touch the screen and watch beautiful, fluid particles respond to your fingers — or to your music. Features: Draw with your fingers using flowing, glowing particle trails Visuals that react to music — yours or built-in tracks AR mode (on supported devices) to paint with light in your real-world space Supports up to 10-finger multi-touch drawing Add motion drift, color variation, and more to customize your vibe No goals. No pressure. Just motion, sound, and light — designed to help you breathe, explore, and reset. Great For: Mindfulness and meditation Visual stimulation and relaxation Music lovers and visual artists Late-night winding down Just vibing out when you need a break Tap in and feel the flow. Internal Waves – Particle Flow is more than an app — it's a state of mind. App Store Connect and the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TCG Map4 screens
Internal Waves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TCG Map at none against Internal Waves's 2. TCG Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). Internal Waves's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Internal Waves sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TCG Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCG Map ships an update every 5 months, Internal Waves every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TCG Map versus Internal Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCG MapInternal Waves
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTokyo Cartographic CO.,LTD.Riley McKinnon

Customer experience

TCG Map

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Internal Waves

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TCG Map

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Internal Waves

Subscriptions2
  • Particle Flow Premium–Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Particle Flow Premium – Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is TCG Map free?
TCG Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Internal Waves free?
Internal Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TCG Map or Internal Waves have ads?
Internal Waves shows ads; TCG Map does not.
Which is updated more often, TCG Map or Internal Waves?
TCG Map ships an update every 5 months, and Internal Waves every 10 days. Most recently, TCG Map was updated on June 1, 2026 and Internal Waves on June 11, 2026.

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