Comparison

PhysicsGraph vs Wave Interference Simulator

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

Head to head
About

PhysicsGraph

Features
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You can feel Synthetic wave! 1,Tap color you want to move! 2,Tap screen and move wave! 3,BlueWave + RedWave = GreenWave

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Wave Interference Simulator

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The perfect app for high school physics education, offering real-time, visual simulations of wave interference and reflection. 【Key Features】 Intuitively control and observe complex phenomena like wave interference (interference fringes, antinodes, nodes) and reflection (fixed and free ends)—concepts that are often hard to grasp through textbooks alone—right on your smartphone or tablet. Spherical & Plane Wave Placement: Freely position up to two wave sources, with fully customizable wavelengths, frequencies, and phase inversions. Reflection Wall Simulation: Place a reflecting wall (fixed or free end) to visualize reflected waves, virtual wave sources, and even what happens behind the wall in real-time. Interference Line Display: Highlight antinodal lines, nodal lines, and moving interference points to logically understand the mechanics behind wave interference. Total Control: Supports fast-forward, rewind, and frame-by-frame playback. Zoom in and out with a simple pinch, and use smooth scrolling to observe every detail. Classroom & Projector Ready: Includes a "Bold Display" mode for clear screen projection, along with slow-motion and frame-by-frame playback features. 【Recommended For】 - Anyone who wants to appreciate the visual beauty of physics phenomena. - High school and college prep students looking for hands-on understanding of wave superposition and interference. - Teachers seeking interactive, visual educational tools for their classrooms.

Screenshots

PhysicsGraph2 screens
Wave Interference Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PhysicsGraph at none against Wave Interference Simulator's shown. PhysicsGraph also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhysicsGraph ships an update every 5 days, Wave Interference Simulator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PhysicsGraph versus Wave Interference Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysicsGraphWave Interference Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaneurabeyaSatoshi Yamakawa

In-app purchases

None

PhysicsGraph

No in-app purchases

None

Wave Interference Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhysicsGraph free?
PhysicsGraph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave Interference Simulator free?
Wave Interference Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhysicsGraph or Wave Interference Simulator have ads?
Wave Interference Simulator shows ads; PhysicsGraph does not.
Which is updated more often, PhysicsGraph or Wave Interference Simulator?
PhysicsGraph ships an update every 5 days, and Wave Interference Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, PhysicsGraph was updated on November 11, 2026 and Wave Interference Simulator on November 5, 2026.

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