Comparison

SigiCalc vs Wave Simulator Lab by CS

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

Head to head
About

SigiCalc

This app provides a graphical RPN calculator with an undo feature. Users can input mathematical equations and instantly visualize them with a plot. It's designed for simplicity and practicality in mathematical calculations.

Highlights
  • Graphical RPN calculator
  • Equation plotting
  • Undo functionality
  • Simple interface
  • Practical calculations
Features
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SigiCalc is a fast, clean RPN calculator that draws your functions. Enter a calculation the RPN way – numbers first, then the operation – and as soon as your expression contains X, tap Graph to see it plotted. No equals key, no parentheses, no fuss. REAL RPN • Classic stack-based entry with Enter, Undo and All Clear • Keys light up only when the stack has enough values – you can't make an invalid entry • The display shows your result, the whole expression in normal notation and the raw stack LIVE FUNCTION GRAPHS • Use X as a variable and plot the result instantly • Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, tap to zoom in, double-tap to reset • Touch and hold to read the exact x / y value on the curve • Discontinuities like tan(x) or 1/x are drawn correctly – no misleading vertical lines SCIENTIFIC FUNCTIONS sin, cos, tan and their inverses, natural log, square, square root, reciprocal, sign change and π DESIGNED FOR TODAY'S DEVICES • Light and Dark Mode, portrait and landscape • iPad: calculator and live graph side by side • Smooth animations and haptic feedback PRIVATE BY DESIGN SigiCalc works entirely on your device. No account, no network, no ads, no tracking. Example: X ↲ X sin × plots x · sin(x). What changed versus your text and why: - Leads with a benefit, not a category: "draws your functions" is the hook; "simple and practical graphical" told the reader nothing they'd search for. - Explains RPN in one sentence for people who don't know it, since that's the biggest reason someone bounces. - Bulleted feature blocks — App Store descriptions are skimmed, and the capitalised headings scan well in the store's plain-text rendering. - Adds Dark Mode / iPad / privacy, all of which are new in 3.0 and are things reviewers and users look for. - Fixed "polish" → "Polish" and "equation" → "expression" (you plot expressions, not equations).

About

Wave Simulator Lab by CS

Features
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Wave Simulator Lab is a beautifully designed, hands-on physics simulator for students, teachers, and curious learners. Slide the controls and instantly see how frequency, amplitude, and wavelength shape a wave — no math headaches, no equipment, just pure visual understanding. From a single sine wave to interference patterns, standing waves, damped oscillations, and real audible tones — every feature is paired with clear explanations, interactive controls, and ready-to-share visuals. Built for classrooms, study sessions, and after-school curiosity. WHY LEARNERS LOVE IT • See physics, don't just read it — every parameter updates the wave instantly • Friendly UI built for touch, with smooth animations at 60 fps • Clear, jargon-free explanations next to every concept • Quiz pack with answers explained, so mistakes turn into lessons • Designed for iPhone and iPad, light & dark mode supported FREE FEATURES • Real-time animated sine wave • Frequency, amplitude, and wavelength sliders • Automatic wave speed and period calculation • Play / pause / reset controls • Grid and axis toggles • Light, dark, and themed appearances • Basic learning library • Quiz pack with explanations UNLOCK ALL FEATURES (one-time purchase) • Remove all ads forever • All wave types — cosine, square, triangle, sawtooth, pulse, standing, damped • Compare two waves on one graph • Interference & superposition mode • Standing wave & damped wave modes • Sound wave tone generator (hear what you see) • Advanced measurement tools (ω, k, T, v) • Export wave images to share with classmates or teachers • Save unlimited custom presets • Full learn library + full quiz library • Extra themes (Space Wave, Graph Paper, and more) GREAT FOR • High school & university physics students • STEM teachers preparing live classroom demos • Homeschool families exploring science visually • Sound engineers and curious tinkerers • Anyone who wants to finally "get" waves NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. Pay once, keep forever. All your presets and preferences live safely on your device. Made with love for science classrooms and self-learners everywhere.

Screenshots

SigiCalc4 screens
Wave Simulator Lab by CS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SigiCalc at none against Wave Simulator Lab by CS's 1. SigiCalc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price and device support 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. Wave Simulator Lab by CS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SigiCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SigiCalc versus Wave Simulator Lab by CS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSigiCalcWave Simulator Lab by CS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 48 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSiegwareChatStick Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

SigiCalc

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Wave Simulator Lab by CS

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$2.99

Questions

Is SigiCalc free?
SigiCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave Simulator Lab by CS free?
Wave Simulator Lab by CS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SigiCalc or Wave Simulator Lab by CS have ads?
Wave Simulator Lab by CS shows ads; SigiCalc does not.

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