Comparison

Gravitational Wave Events vs Ninja Learning

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

Head to head
About

Gravitational Wave Events

Stay updated on gravitational wave events with real-time alerts from the LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA Collaboration. Explore event locations on an interactive sky map and access educational resources about gravitational waves and observatories.

Highlights
  • Real-time GCN/LVK alerts
  • Interactive sky map
  • Event database (O1, O2, O3)
  • GCN Circulars
  • Public message board
  • Educational links
Features
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Receive alerts of Gravitational Wave Events from the LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA Collaboration (LVK) on your iPhone. This is an app for both the LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA Community and the general public. It provides low latency alerts using the Open Public Alerts currently being deployed by the Gamma-ray Coordinates Network (GCN) through GCN/LVK Notices (https://emfollow.docs.ligo.org/userguide/). To receive alerts using the app just select the category of alerts you wish to receive - it's that simple! The O4 observing run ended in November 2025. Intermediate Run 1 (IR1) is expected to start in late September, 2026. The app will download all IR1 events and counterparts as they are reported through a GCN Notice in addition to any related GCN Circulars. The app database is pre-populated with selected Notices and Circulars from all previous O1, O2, O3 and O4 events. The app retains Notices for one Mock Event reported through GCN for testing purposes. (For information on LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA Collaboration GCN Notices see: https://gcn.gsfc.nasa.gov/lvc.html .) Includes an interactive sky map showing the location of each event. The app also has a public Message exchange bulletin board and some interesting Links. The Links provide information on Gravitational Waves and the LIGO and Virgo observatories.

About

Ninja Learning

Master math skills through engaging, bite-sized lessons and interactive quizzes. This app transforms learning arithmetic, fractions, algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics into a fun adventure with a ninja theme. It offers clear explanations, real-world examples, and progress tracking to help users build confidence and sharpen their minds.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized math lessons
  • Instant-feedback quizzes
  • Clear explanations
  • Real-world examples
  • Progress tracking
  • Ninja theme
Features
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Designed and developed by Aarav Vashisht. Become a math ninja. Master math, one lesson at a time. Ninja Learning turns math practice into an adventure. With bite-sized lessons, instant-feedback quizzes, and a fun ninja theme, you'll build real math skills — whether you're a student, brushing up on the basics, or sharpening your mind every day. WHAT YOU'LL MASTER • Arithmetic — Build a rock-solid foundation with numbers • Fractions — Divide and conquer with confidence • Algebra — Solve for the unknown like a pro • Geometry — Shape your understanding of space and form • Calculus — Take on advanced techniques step by step • Statistics — Analyze data like a master LEARN THE NINJA WAY • Clear, simple explanations that actually make sense • Real-world examples that connect math to everyday life • Interactive quizzes with instant feedback on every answer • Detailed explanations so you learn from every mistake • Bite-sized lessons designed to fit into any schedule STAY MOTIVATED • Progress through structured learning pathways • Track your mastery as you level up • A clean, distraction-free design that keeps you focused WHY NINJA LEARNING? Most math apps are boring or overwhelming. Ninja Learning breaks every topic into small, focused lessons you can finish in minutes. Each concept is explained in plain language, reinforced with examples, and tested with quizzes — so the math actually sticks. Whether you're prepping for a test, catching up on fundamentals, or pushing into calculus, Ninja Learning makes progress feel rewarding. Start your training today. Your inner math ninja is waiting.

Screenshots

Gravitational Wave Events4 screens
Ninja Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ninja Learning at every 5 days against Gravitational Wave Events's monthly. Ninja Learning also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Gravitational Wave Events's advantage is ratings volume (133 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ninja Learning holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gravitational Wave Events has 133 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gravitational Wave Events ships an update monthly, Ninja Learning every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gravitational Wave Events versus Ninja Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGravitational Wave EventsNinja Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (133 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings133 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB36 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPeter KramerShubh Vashisht

Customer experience

Gravitational Wave Events

All ratings133 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.2%

Ninja Learning

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Gravitational Wave Events

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Crashes on startup (iOS 14.7.1)

Requested features

13 requests
  • Searchable database (e.g., Vera Rubin circulars)
  • More explanation of jargon and graphs
  • Ability to download notification sound
  • Indication of masses of involved objects
  • Playback of real sound and frequency wave
Show 8 more
  • Link to everyday language explanations of events
  • UI/screen scaling/link info tweaks
  • Delete/hide event by swiping
  • Mark different events by colors
  • Personalized filter for specific event types (e.g., BNS only)
  • Add delete function to each event
  • Link user event comments to related events
  • Improved navigation and visual design

Ninja Learning

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gravitational Wave Events

No in-app purchases

None

Ninja Learning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gravitational Wave Events free?
Gravitational Wave Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ninja Learning free?
Ninja Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gravitational Wave Events or Ninja Learning?
Ninja Learning is rated higher. Gravitational Wave Events averages 4.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Ninja Learning averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Gravitational Wave Events or Ninja Learning have ads?
Neither Gravitational Wave Events nor Ninja Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gravitational Wave Events or Ninja Learning?
Gravitational Wave Events ships an update monthly, and Ninja Learning every 5 days. Most recently, Gravitational Wave Events was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ninja Learning on October 22, 2026.

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