Comparison

SPARKvue 4 vs Gurú Pucp

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

Head to head
About

SPARKvue 4

Collect, visualize, and analyze real-time sensor data for STEM education. Wirelessly connect sensors, capture images for analysis, and build custom displays. Share live data and create electronic lab journals for collaborative learning.

Highlights
  • Live sensor data collection
  • Wireless Bluetooth sensor connection
  • Multiple data display options
  • Built-in statistical analysis tools
  • Interactive lab activities
  • Electronic student lab journals
  • Live data sharing
Features
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SPARKvue is a popular data collection, visualization and analysis application for STEM learning. SPARKvue enables wireless data collection and live data sharing with anyone in the world to unleash the learning experience. Capture data from the world around you: ● Graph live sensor data from the world around you in real time—pH, temperature, force, carbon dioxide and much more! ● Connect PASCO’s new wireless Bluetooth Smart sensors directly to your iPad or iPhone—just turn on the sensor and connect right in the app. Nothing could be easier! ● Connect any of 80+ PASCO sensors via our Bluetooth interfaces ● Capture images with the integrated cameras and use SPARKvue’s image analysis capabilities ● Collect and display live data using the onboard accelerometer and sound sensors Key features: ● Measure and display sensor data in real time ● Display data in a graph, bar graph, analog meter, digits or table ● Build custom displays--mix display types, images, videos, text and assessments (Build feature not available on iPhones due to screen size) ● Analyze data with built-in statistical tools (min, max, mean, standard deviation, count and area) ● Select from 8 different curve fits including linear and quadratic ● Pinch and zoom manipulation of graphs ● Capture and annotate images ● Add videos, photos and GIFs ● Includes 14 preloaded SPARKlab interactive lab activities, plus over 80 more available free online ● Create and export electronic student lab journals ● Integrated with cloud-based file sharing services such as Dropbox and more ● Add assessments including multiple choice, drop down lists, and free text response (not available on iPhones) ● Live data sharing and session sharing across devices--with each student capturing the shared data on their own device for further analysis. Share with the class or even across geographies-in real time. Designed for science learning: ● Convenient annotation, snapshot and electronic journaling are among the features supporting peer dialogue, classroom presentations, and assessment. ● With SPARKlab interactive lab activities, teachers can blend instructional content, live data collection & analysis, reflection prompts and more, all completely within the SPARKvue environment. Use PASCO free SPARKlabs or build your own! Common user experience across platforms: SPARKvue is a member of PASCO’s SPARKscience family, providing the same user experience across all technology environments: ● tablets ● phones ● computers ● interactive whiteboards No matter what the mix of technology is in the classroom or the school, teachers and students all share the same user experience--placing the learning experience in the forefront and simplifying classroom management. Where do I get sensors? PASCO offers over 80 sensors to measure almost anything in the world around you in life, earth and physical sciences plus out in the field exploring the environment. See our newest wireless sensors to measure Temperature, pH, Pressure and Force/Acceleration—all with no need for an expensive interface or wires. Just turn them on and collect data! For purchasing information, see http://pasco.com/sparkvue Languages: SPARKvue supports 28 languages. See http://pasco.com/sparkvue for details. Support: SPARKvue has an integrated help system, just a touch away with the help icon. Further assistance with SPARKvue or any PASCO product is available free from PASCO Teacher Support. About PASCO Scientific: PASCO Scientific brings a rich history of innovation and support for science education, with over 50 years of service to educators around the world.

About

Gurú Pucp

Features
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Gurú PUCP es una aplicación móvil que ha sido pensada para facilitar el intercambio de preguntas y respuestas entre los estudiantes, egresados, docentes y el personal administrativo de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Con Gurú PUCP podrás: - Realizar una pregunta sobre alguna duda que tengas. - Responder preguntas. - Comentar las respuestas de otros usuarios. - Elegir la mejor respuesta a tu pregunta. - Acumular puntos con cada interacción que realices: preguntar, responder, que tu respuesta sea elegida como la mejor, votos positivos en tu pregunta y/o respuesta, etc. - Ganar medallas e ir subiendo de nivel de acuerdo a la cantidad de puntos que tengas. - Editar tu foto. - Ver los perfiles de otros usuarios así como sus medallas. - Loguearte utilizando tu DNI.

Screenshots

SPARKvue 44 screens
Gurú Pucp4 screens

Verdict

The call

SPARKvue 4 and Gurú Pucp are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

SPARKvue 4 ships an update every 2 months, Gurú Pucp every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SPARKvue 4 versus Gurú Pucp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPARKvue 4Gurú Pucp
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (638 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings638 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPASCO scientificPUCP

Bugs and requests

SPARKvue 4

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Caused spontaneous combustion
  • Erased all my data
  • Triggered a nuclear meltdown
  • Turned my dog into a salad bowl
  • Gave me a permanent wedgie

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add free Fortnite V-Bucks
  • Integrate with Tinder
  • Allow users to summon demons
  • Provide a self-destruct button
  • Add support for teleportation

Gurú Pucp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SPARKvue 4

No in-app purchases

None

Gurú Pucp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPARKvue 4 free?
SPARKvue 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gurú Pucp free?
Gurú Pucp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPARKvue 4 or Gurú Pucp have ads?
Neither SPARKvue 4 nor Gurú Pucp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPARKvue 4 or Gurú Pucp?
SPARKvue 4 ships an update every 2 months, and Gurú Pucp every 3 months. Most recently, SPARKvue 4 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Gurú Pucp on October 9, 2026.

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