Comparison

Algorithms HQ vs Population Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Algorithms HQ

Learn computer science algorithms through interactive animations. Visualize data manipulation and execution step-by-step with pseudo-code tracking and variable value updates. Quickly reference algorithm characteristics and customize input data for deeper understanding.

Highlights
  • Animated algorithm execution
  • Step-by-step instruction control
  • Pseudo-code and variable tracking
  • Customizable input data
  • Algorithm reference guide
  • Data structure evolution visualization
Features
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A fun and didactic app to learn computer science algorithms! See how algorithms are working by watching an animation of their execution. Understand how data is manipulated as it is animated through an intuitive representation of its contents. Always know which line is executed in the pseudo-code, what are the values of the variables. Need to quickly refresh your memory? Just use the app as a quick reference on the main characteristics of each algorithm! Main features: - Execute a single instruction, or undo the previous one - Run, or rewind the algorithm until you decide to pause the execution - Adjust the speed of the animation - Best and worst case input data for sorting algorithms - Change the input data: size (up to 500), maximum value or data distribution (random, sorted, many duplicates, etc.) - For data structures, choose the next function to execute, or let a scenario choose for you, so you can see how the data structure evolves. - Landscape or portrait orientation This version contains the following algorithms: Linear Data Structures: - Linked Lists, including a view on memory - Queue - Stack Sorting algorithms: - Bubble Sort - Cocktail Sort - Gnome Sort - Insertion Sort - Quick Sort - Selection Sort More algorithms and more features are on the way!

About

Population Simulator

Features
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"Population simulator" is an application to visually see the changes in the population by using "Logistic Map". You can see the change in the population by the Logistic Map by a line graph and colony size. You can observe the variation pattern of population variety by changing slightly the initial value. Logistic Map is not only used in Population Ecology but also considered one of the starting point of Chaos Theory. I developed this app to help people who are studying Population Ecology or Chaos Theory. *Logistic Map may not necessarily apply to changes in population of actual organisms, because Logistic Map is a model of a simple change of the population. ■What is Logistic Map? The Logistic Map is the map that is generated from the Logistic Function that has been devised as a variation model of the population of an organism. It is expressed by the following function. X(n+1) = a・X(n)・(1-X(n)) In the above equation, the meaning of each symbol is as follows. ・n:Generation (n=1,2,3,...) ・X(n):Value obtained by normalizing the Population of Generation n-th(0≦X(n)≦1) ・a:Value obtained by normalizing the Reproductive Rates(0≦a≦4) You can calculate the population of the next generation from a population of a certain generation by using this function. In addition, You can predict the variation of the population over the long term by calculating the population of individuals repeatedly in this function. ■Pattern of Logistic Map Logistic map vary widely depending on the value of "a". ・In case (0≦a≦1) : X(n) converges to 0. ・In case (1<a≦2) : X(n) converges to 1-(1/a). ・In case (2<a≦3) : X(n) converges to 1-(1/a) while oscillating. ・In case (3<a≦3.5699456・・・) : X(n) oscillate between the periodic point individual Power of 2 ・In case (3.5699456・・・<a≦4) : X(n) Change irregularly.(Chaotic region)*It may become periodically by the value of a. Please try to observe the changes of Logistic Map by changing the various initial values​​. ■Main function of App 1. Simulation of changes in colony size 2. Line graph of changes in population 3. Output CSV file(Need to purchase add-on.) 4. Output Graph Image(Need to purchase add-on.)

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Population Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Algorithms HQ at none against Population Simulator's 1. Algorithms HQ also leads on ads (none vs shown). Population Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 16 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Population Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Algorithms HQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Algorithms HQ ships an update every 16 months, Population Simulator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Algorithms HQ versus Population Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlgorithms HQPopulation Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyril CarrezTAIKI HIRATA

In-app purchases

None

Algorithms HQ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Population Simulator

One-time1
  • Add Output Function$0.99

Questions

Is Algorithms HQ free?
Algorithms HQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Population Simulator free?
Population Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Algorithms HQ or Population Simulator have ads?
Population Simulator shows ads; Algorithms HQ does not.
Which is updated more often, Algorithms HQ or Population Simulator?
Algorithms HQ ships an update every 16 months, and Population Simulator every 7 months. Most recently, Algorithms HQ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Population Simulator on October 5, 2026.

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