Comparison

AlgoFun vs Algo Viewer

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

Head to head
About

AlgoFun

Features
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An app to help you learn a few popular computer science algorithms in a simple way.

About

Algo Viewer

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AlgoViewer helps you understand algorithms the way they were meant to be understood — by watching them work, step by step. Whether you're a CS student studying for exams, a developer preparing for technical interviews, or just someone curious about how sorting, searching, and graph traversal actually work, this app breaks it down visually so it clicks. WHAT'S INSIDE 40 algorithms and data structures across 6 categories: • Search — Linear, Binary, Interpolation, Jump, Exponential • Sorting — Bubble, Selection, Insertion, Merge, Quick, Heap, Shell, Counting, Radix • Linear Data Structures — Stack, Queue, Deque, Linked List, Doubly Linked List, Circular Linked List • Non-Linear Data Structures — Binary Tree, Binary Search Tree, AVL Tree, Heap, Hash Table • Graphs — BFS, DFS, Dijkstra, Prim, Kruskal, Bellman-Ford, Floyd-Warshall • Math — Factorial, Fibonacci, GCD, LCM, Sieve of Eratosthenes, Prime Factorization, Fast Exponentiation, Catalan Numbers • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: a new Algorithm of the Day every day, plus your streak and progress. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick an algorithm 2. Enter your own data or use random values 3. Tap play and watch each step unfold with color-coded animations 4. Read the explanation to understand the "why" behind each step 5. Check out the code — every algorithm includes examples in Swift, Python, and Java BUILT FOR LEARNING • Step-by-step animations you can pause, step through, and speed up • Detailed explanations with complexity analysis and real-world use cases • Code examples in 3 languages with copy support • Time complexity charts so you can see how algorithms scale • Quizzes for every algorithm to test what you learned • Your progress, achievements, and favorites sync with iCloud • Light and dark mode • Available in English and Spanish FREE TO START, ONE-TIME UNLOCK 17 algorithms are free, forever. Unlock all 40 with a single one-time purchase: no subscriptions and no ads. Built with care by a developer who believes the best way to learn an algorithm is to see it in action.

Screenshots

AlgoFun2 screens
Algo Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlgoFun at none against Algo Viewer's 1. AlgoFun also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Algo Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AlgoFun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
AlgoFun versus Algo Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlgoFunAlgo Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperArun MahasenanAbraham Abreu

In-app purchases

None

AlgoFun

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Algo Viewer

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$0.99

Questions

Is AlgoFun free?
AlgoFun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Algo Viewer free?
Algo Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AlgoFun or Algo Viewer have ads?
Neither AlgoFun nor Algo Viewer shows ads.

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