Comparison

Shor's algorithm vs MARVLS

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

Head to head

Shor's algorithm

demonstrating Shor's algorithm

Visualize Quantum in AR

Free

📚 Education

★ 1.01 ratingsView app →

About

Shor's algorithm

Features

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This app is a demonstration of Shor's algorithm. You can get some help to understand Shor's algorithm.

About

MARVLS

Explore quantum computing concepts through interactive augmented reality models. Requires a Merge Cube to visualize and manipulate topics like superposition and entanglement. Navigate through various educational modules to deepen your understanding.

Highlights

Augmented reality visualization
Interactive quantum concepts
Merge Cube integration
Topics: superposition, entanglement, qubits
Logic gates visualization
Nuclear and electron spin models

Features

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View augmented reality models of quantum computing concepts through your phone. You'll need a Merge Cube (link included to download). Click on different button to navigate to different topics. Tap the camera icon and point your camera towards the Merge Cube to visualize and interact with our MARVLS. Topics include observer dependency, superposition, entanglement, bits, qubits, nuclear and electron spin, logic gates, and trapped ions. Developer support provided by Leo Vanderlofske.

Screenshots

Shor's algorithm2 screens

MARVLS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MARVLS at none against Shor's algorithm's 3. MARVLS also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). Shor's algorithm's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Shor's algorithm sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MARVLS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shor's algorithm ships an update every 6 months, MARVLS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Shor's algorithm versus MARVLS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Shor's algorithm	MARVLS
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 4 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	16.0 — better	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	7 MB	168 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Sungjun Kim	Michele McColgan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shor's algorithm

One-time3

coffee$0.99
latte$4.99
whopper set$9.99

None

MARVLS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shor's algorithm free?

Shor's algorithm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is MARVLS free?

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

Do Shor's algorithm or MARVLS have ads?

Neither Shor's algorithm nor MARVLS shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Shor's algorithm or MARVLS?

Shor's algorithm ships an update every 6 months, and MARVLS every 4 weeks. Most recently, Shor's algorithm was updated on May 19, 2026 and MARVLS on September 9, 2026.