# Loughborough Wave Lab vs Relativistic

The clearest difference is rating: Relativistic at 5.0 against Loughborough Wave Lab's 4.5. Relativistic also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Loughborough Wave Lab's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Relativistic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loughborough Wave Lab has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loughborough Wave Lab | Relativistic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loughborough-wave-lab/id402424695/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relativistic/id1018548002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Browne](https://appshunter.io/developer/361958317) | [Christopher Leet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018548001) |

## What reviewers say

### Loughborough Wave Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loughborough-wave-lab/id402424695)

This educational app helps students grasp electromagnetic wave concepts through interactive simulations. It features a virtual ripple tank, waveguide simulator, and Young's Double Slit experiment. Educators can create custom simulations for an enhanced learning experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual pond and ripple tank, Sinusoidal pulse generation, Waveguide simulation, Young's Double Slit experiment, Custom simulation mode, Educator-authored simulation uploads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Relativistic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relativistic/id1018548002)

Explore the effects of relativity by adjusting the speed of light and observing real-time changes. Simulate scenarios like time dilation and gravitational blueshift by placing observers and celestial objects on a map. This app offers an intuitive method for understanding Einstein's theory.

**Highlights:** Adjustable speed of light, Real-time relativity effects, Observer placement and time dilation, Black hole simulation, Gravitational blueshift visualization, Intuitive learning tool

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loughborough Wave Lab free?

Loughborough Wave Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Relativistic free?

Relativistic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loughborough Wave Lab or Relativistic?

Relativistic is rated higher. Loughborough Wave Lab averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Relativistic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Loughborough Wave Lab or Relativistic have ads?

Neither Loughborough Wave Lab nor Relativistic shows ads.

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