Comparison

NagareVisualizer Lite vs RYURAKU

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

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About

NagareVisualizer Lite

Features
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NagareVisualizer for iPad is an introductory application for fluid simulation. You can enjoy fluid(air or liquid) movement in various ways, even though it is difficult to recognize in our daily life. The visualizer helps you to look into fascinating flow(nagare) world.

About

RYURAKU

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RYURAKU is an interactive educational simulation app for experiencing fluid dynamics phenomena firsthand. The 6th installment in the SUUGAKU / BUTURAKU / DENRAKU / HARAKU / NETURAKU series. The theme is "flow." Discover the wonders of fluid physics and the depth of physical laws through 10 hands-on simulations. [10 Simulations] 1. Streamline Visualization Visualize potential flow around a cylindrical obstacle in a uniform stream using particles. Drag the obstacle to move it and observe how the flow field changes in real time. 2. Bernoulli's Principle Visualize flow inside a Venturi tube. Watch how flow speed increases and pressure drops as the pipe narrows, with real-time pressure gauges. Intuitively understand the continuity equation A1v1 = A2v2. 3. Vortex Simulate point vortex creation and mutual induction. Tap to add a counterclockwise vortex, long press for clockwise. Observe complex vortex motion patterns. 4. Reynolds Number Visualize laminar-turbulent transition in pipe flow. Adjust flow speed, viscosity, and pipe diameter to manipulate the Reynolds number and experience the dramatic change at Re β‰ˆ 2300. 5. Lift Force Visualize flow around an airfoil and the mechanisms behind lift and drag generation. Change the angle of attack or camber to see how the lift coefficient varies, with force vectors displayed in real time. 6. KΓ‘rmΓ‘n Vortex Street Visualize alternating vortex shedding behind a cylinder. Strouhal and Reynolds numbers are displayed in real time, helping you understand the relationship between shedding frequency, flow speed, and cylinder diameter. 7. Boundary Layer Visualize boundary layer development over a flat plate. Observe how viscous effects slow the fluid near the wall. Experience the transition from laminar (Blasius solution) to turbulent flow at the critical Reynolds number Re_x β‰ˆ 5Γ—10^5. 8. Magnus Effect Visualize the asymmetric flow and lift force around a spinning cylinder. Understand the physics behind curveballs in baseball, banana kicks in soccer, and slice shots in golf. 9. Darcy's Law [NEW] Visualize slow flow through a porous medium such as sand or rock. Adjust permeability, pressure gradient, and porosity to experience the law q = (k/ΞΌ)Β·βˆ‡P that governs groundwater, oil reservoirs, filters, and soil seepage. 10. Surface Wave [NEW] Visualize free-surface gravity waves. As the depth-to-wavelength ratio changes, particle orbits transition smoothly from circles (deep water) to flattened ellipses (shallow water). Directly observe the Airy dispersion relation Ο‰^2 = gkΒ·tanh(kh). [Features] - Real-time parameter adjustment for all simulations - Live physics formulas and numerical values - Japanese / English support - Dark mode / Light mode - Clean, intuitive UI [Monetization & Ads] - This app is free to download and use - No in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no paid unlocks - A banner ad (Google AdMob) is shown at the bottom of the screen - On iOS, personalized ads are only delivered after the user grants App Tracking Transparency (ATT) permission [Recommended for] - Students studying fluid dynamics in physics class - Anyone who wants to intuitively understand the behavior of flow - Teachers looking for interactive teaching materials - Anyone interested in aeronautical engineering or fluid mechanics

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NagareVisualizer Lite at none against RYURAKU's shown. RYURAKU's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NagareVisualizer Lite ships an update every 9 months, RYURAKU weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
NagareVisualizer Lite versus RYURAKU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNagareVisualizer LiteRYURAKU
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInstitute of Computational Fluid DynamicsFuji Bit Inc.

In-app purchases

None

NagareVisualizer Lite

No in-app purchases

None

RYURAKU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NagareVisualizer Lite free?
NagareVisualizer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RYURAKU free?
RYURAKU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NagareVisualizer Lite or RYURAKU have ads?
RYURAKU shows ads; NagareVisualizer Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, NagareVisualizer Lite or RYURAKU?
NagareVisualizer Lite ships an update every 9 months, and RYURAKU weekly. Most recently, NagareVisualizer Lite was updated on October 5, 2026 and RYURAKU on September 30, 2026.

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