Comparison

Mechanical Pendulums vs Pendulum Lab

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

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About

Mechanical Pendulums

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In mechanics, in the area of dynamical system, a N-tuple pendulum is a set of N simple pendulums attached to each other. These N-tuple pendulums are physical systems that exibits rich dynamical behavior. For certain energies, are the motion of these mechanical pendulums often chaotic. You can influence the motion of the pendulums by holding your device in different positions. The equations of motions of these pendulums has been derived using the Sophia mechanical package. The different set of differential equations are solved using the 4:th order Runge-Kutta method for the time stepping. Within this application you can switch between these mechanical pendulums: - Double - Triple - Quadruple - Quintuple - Sextuple - Octuple - Symmtric Double - Simple 3-Dimensional The visualization of the pendulums can be viewed in either a Quartz view or in an OpenGL view.

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Pendulum Lab

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PendulumLab: Interactive Pendulum Physics Simulator Dive into the fascinating world of pendulum physics with PendulumLab! Whether you're a student, educator, or science enthusiast, this app brings the beauty and complexity of pendulum motion right to your fingertips. Key Features: Explore single, double, and triple pendulum systems Interact with real-time, visually stunning simulations Adjust parameters like length, angle, and gravity to see instant effects Visualize pendulum trajectories with customizable trails Toggle trajectory visibility for each pendulum bob Clear trajectories with a single tap for new experiments Perfect for: Students learning about harmonic motion and chaos theory Teachers demonstrating complex physics concepts Science enthusiasts curious about pendulum behavior Anyone fascinated by the interplay of physics and visual art Why PendulumLab? Intuitive controls make learning physics fun and accessible High-quality graphics provide a clear view of pendulum dynamics Real-time parameter adjustments allow for instant experimentation Trajectory visualization helps understand the complexity of multi-pendulum systems Unlock the secrets of pendulum motion, from simple harmonic oscillations to chaotic behavior. PendulumLab turns your device into a powerful physics laboratory, letting you explore, learn, and marvel at the wonders of motion. Download PendulumLab now and start your journey into the mesmerizing world of pendulum physics!

Screenshots

Mechanical Pendulums4 screens
Pendulum Lab3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mechanical Pendulums at Free against Pendulum Lab's $0.99. Mechanical Pendulums also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Pendulum Lab's advantage is device support. On iOS requirement 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

Mechanical Pendulums is free to download; Pendulum Lab costs $0.99 up front. Pendulum Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mechanical Pendulums asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Mechanical Pendulums versus Pendulum Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMechanical PendulumsPendulum Lab
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 weeks
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size0 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTorbjorn Sjogrenhyeonsu jeong

In-app purchases

None

Mechanical Pendulums

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pendulum Lab

One-time1
  • Triple Pendulum Unlock$0.99

Questions

Is Mechanical Pendulums free?
Mechanical Pendulums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pendulum Lab free?
Pendulum Lab costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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