HKUST Research vs Shor's algorithm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HKUST Research
This app serves as a platform for researchers to find and receive reminders about research-related information. It aims to streamline access to important academic data and updates.
- Research information search
- Research-related reminders
- Platform for researchers
- Access academic data
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HKUST Research provided HKUST researchers a platform to search and get reminder of research-related information.
Shor's algorithm
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This app is a demonstration of Shor's algorithm. You can get some help to understand Shor's algorithm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HKUST Research at none against Shor's algorithm's 3. HKUST Research also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Shor's algorithm sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HKUST Research asks for nothing beyond the download.
HKUST Research ships an update every 2 months, Shor's algorithm every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HKUST Research | Shor's algorithm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Sungjun Kim |
In-app purchases
HKUST Research
No in-app purchases
Shor's algorithm
- coffee$0.99
- latte$4.99
- whopper set$9.99
Questions
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