Comparison

iPhasematch vs Quantum Wave in a Box

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

Head to head
About

iPhasematch

Calculate nonlinear optical effects like second-harmonic generation and spontaneous parametric down-conversion. This app provides phasematching orientations, nonlinear coefficients, and tolerance values for various crystals based on Sellmeier equations.

Highlights
  • Phasematching condition calculation
  • Sellmeier equation integration
  • Effective nonlinear optical coefficients
  • Walk-off and angular tolerance
  • Temperature tolerance
  • Supported crystal list
Features
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iPhasematch allows you to calculate the phasematching condition of nonlinear wavelength conversion such as SHG or SFM based on published Sellmeier equiations. Downconversion (OPO) can be figured out by the reverse of SFM. It is a subset of the 'Qmix' function of a famous Windows software SNLO by Dr. Arlee Smith. This App does some of what SNLO does on your iOS device. It takes the crystal, two input wavelengths, and temperature and gives the phasematching orientations, effective nonlinear optical coefficients, walk-off angles, angular tolerance and temperature tolerance. In case of SHG, it also gives spectral tolerance. In biaxial crystals, it gives only the phasematching orientations in the principal planes, i.e., either theta=90 deg. or phi=0 or 90deg. Currently supported crystals: BBO, BiBO, CBO, CLBO, LB4, LBO, KBBF, KDP, KD*P, KN, KTP, Mg:LN, Mg:sLN, RBBF, RTP, YAB. NOTE: dn/dT data for LB4 was picked up from discrete data points in the reference and linearly extrapolated. Interface should be intuitive, giving phasematching with a tap of "PM" button,refractive index with "index" button and group index with "Gp.Idx" button, for the given condition (crystal, wavelengths, and temperature). DISCLAIMER: I cannot be held responsible for the result of the calculation it gives. I make every effort to make it accurate, and bug-free, but there could be errors in code. Please just use this on your own discretion.

About

Quantum Wave in a Box

This app numerically solves the one-dimensional Schrödinger equation for non-relativistic particles in user-defined potential fields. It provides energy levels, wave-functions, and animations of wave-packet evolution. Ideal for physics students and educators to visualize quantum mechanics concepts.

Highlights
  • Schrödinger equation solver (1D)
  • User-defined potential V(x)
  • Hamiltonian matrix diagonalization
  • Wave-packet evolution animation
  • Energy levels and wave-functions visualization
  • RPN expression input for V(x)
Features
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Schrödinger equation solver 1D. User defined potential V(x). Diagonalization of hamiltonian matrix. Animation showing evolution in time of a gaussian wave-packet. In Quantum Mechanics the one-dimensional Schrödinger equation is a fundamental academic though exciting subject of study for both students and teachers of Physics. A solution of this differential equation represents the motion of a non-relativistic particle in a potential energy field V(x). But very few solutions can be derived with a paper and pencil. Have you ever dreamed of an App which would solve this equation (numerically) for each input of V(x) ? Give you readily energy levels and wave-functions and let you see as an animation how evolves in time a gaussian wave-packet in this particular interaction field ? Quantum Wave in a Box does it ! For a large range of values of the quantum system parameters. Actually the originally continuous x-spatial differential problem is discretized over a finite interval (the Box) while time remains a continuous variable. The time-independent Schrödinger equation H ψ(x) = E ψ(x), represented by a set of linear equations, is solved by using quick diagonalization routines. The solution ψ(x,t) of the time-dependent Schrödinger equation is then computed as ψ(x,t) = exp(-iHt) ψ₀(x) where ψ₀(x) is a gaussian wave-packet at initial time t = 0. You enter V(x) as RPN expression, set values of parameters and will get a solution in many cases within seconds ! - Atomic units used throughout (mass of electron = 1) - Quantum system defined by mass, interval [a, b] representing the Box and (real) potential energy V(x). - Spatially continuous problem discretized over [a, b] and time-independent Schrödinger equation represented by a system of N+1 linear equations using a 3, 5 or 7 point stencil; N being the number of x-steps. Maximum value of N depends on device’s RAM: up to 4000 when computing eigenvalues and eigenvectors, up to 8000 when computing eigenvalues only. - Diagonalization of hamiltonian matrix H gives eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. When computing eigenvalues only, lowest energy levels of bound states (if any) with up to 10-digit precision. - Listing of energy levels and visualisation of eigenwave-functions. - Animation shows gaussian wave-packet ψ(x,t) evolving with real-time evaluation of average velocity, kinetic energy and total energy. - Toggle between clockwise and counter-clockwise evolution of ψ(x,t). - Watch Real ψ, Imag ψ or probability density |ψ|². - Change initial gaussian parameters of the wave-packet (position, group velocity, standard deviation), enter any time value, then tap refresh button to observe changes in curves without new diagonalization. This is particularly useful to get a (usually more precise) solution for any time value t when animation is slower in cases of N being large. - Watch both solution ψ(x,t) and free wave-packet curves evolve together in time and separate when entering non-zero potential energy region. - Zoom in and out any part of the curves and watch how ψ(x,t) evolve locally.

Screenshots

iPhasematch4 screens
Quantum Wave in a Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPhasematch at 5.0 against Quantum Wave in a Box's 3.3. iPhasematch also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 37 months). Quantum Wave in a Box's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

iPhasematch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhasematch ships an update every 7 months, Quantum Wave in a Box every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iPhasematch versus Quantum Wave in a Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhasematchQuantum Wave in a Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYushi KanedaMichel Ramillon

Customer experience

iPhasematch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quantum Wave in a Box

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

iPhasematch

No in-app purchases

None

Quantum Wave in a Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPhasematch free?
iPhasematch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quantum Wave in a Box free?
Quantum Wave in a Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPhasematch or Quantum Wave in a Box?
iPhasematch is rated higher. iPhasematch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Quantum Wave in a Box averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do iPhasematch or Quantum Wave in a Box have ads?
Neither iPhasematch nor Quantum Wave in a Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPhasematch or Quantum Wave in a Box?
iPhasematch ships an update every 7 months, and Quantum Wave in a Box every 37 months. Most recently, iPhasematch was updated on June 5, 2026 and Quantum Wave in a Box on June 1, 2026.

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