Comparison

Path Finding Visualization vs Shor's algorithm

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

Head to head
About

Path Finding Visualization

Explore and visualize six different pathfinding algorithms in action. Customize your own grids by setting start and end points, and adding obstacles. Gain a deeper understanding of how algorithms like Dijkstra's and A* work.

Highlights
  • Visualize six pathfinding algorithms
  • Select custom start and end points
  • Add walls to create boundaries
  • Dijkstra's algorithm
  • A* algorithm
  • Breadth-First Search
  • Depth-First Search
Features
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Want to see various pathfinding algorithms in action? With Path Finding Visualization, you can visualize, in action, six different algorithms. This app allows you to select your own starting and ending points, select the algorithm you want to use, and add walls in order to create boundaries. This app includes the following algorithms: Dijkstra's - Works by expanding outwards until it reaches the target node. Guaranteed to find the shortest path as long as there are not any negative weights. Bidirectional Dijkstra's - Dijkstra's algorithm from both sides. A* - Like Dijkstra's in that it favors nodes close to the starting point, but also favors nodes close to the ending point (heuristic). It does not guarantee the shortest path. A tie-breaker that prefers straight lines was included in order to prevent multiple nodes from having the same F values. Bidirectional A* - The A* algorithm from both sides. Breadth-First Search - Traverses through a graph one level at a time until it finds the target node. Since there are no weights, this algorithm does guarantee the shortest path. Depth-First Search - Traverses through a graph by going as deep as possible and then backtracking until it finds the target node. It does not guarantee the shortest path. Learning about or want to visualize any of the above algorithms in action? Download Path Finding Visualization today and have a better understanding of how each algorithm works.

About

Shor's algorithm

Features
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This app is a demonstration of Shor's algorithm. You can get some help to understand Shor's algorithm.

Screenshots

Path Finding Visualization4 screens
Shor's algorithm2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Path Finding Visualization at none against Shor's algorithm's 3. Shor's algorithm's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 35 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Shor's algorithm sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Path Finding Visualization asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Path Finding Visualization ships an update every 35 months, Shor's algorithm every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Path Finding Visualization versus Shor's algorithm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPath Finding VisualizationShor's algorithm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh SauderSungjun Kim

In-app purchases

None

Path Finding Visualization

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Shor's algorithm

One-time3
  • coffee$0.99
  • latte$4.99
  • whopper set$9.99

Questions

Is Path Finding Visualization free?
Path Finding Visualization is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shor's algorithm free?
Shor's algorithm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Path Finding Visualization or Shor's algorithm have ads?
Neither Path Finding Visualization nor Shor's algorithm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Path Finding Visualization or Shor's algorithm?
Path Finding Visualization ships an update every 35 months, and Shor's algorithm every 6 months. Most recently, Path Finding Visualization was updated on July 7, 2026 and Shor's algorithm on May 19, 2026.

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