Einstein's Elevator vs The Relativity Tales
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Einstein's Elevator
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Dive into the world of physics with Einstein's Elevator, an engaging educational app designed to make one of Einstein's most famous thought experiments accessible and exciting for high school students. This app combines dynamic graphics, interactive text, and challenging quizzes to explore the profound implications of Einstein's elevator thought experiment and its role in the development of general relativity. Key Features: Interactive Visuals: Explore the concept of gravity and the curvature of space-time through stunning, dynamic graphics. Watch as the elevator accelerates, bends space-time, and demonstrates the equivalence principle, showing how gravity and acceleration are intertwined. Engaging Text: Written at a high school reading level, the app provides clear, concise explanations of complex concepts. Understand how Einstein's thought experiment challenged existing ideas about gravity and led to groundbreaking changes in physics. Quizzes and Challenges: Test your knowledge with multiple-choice and true/false quizzes after each section. Each quiz is designed to reinforce key concepts, helping students to grasp and retain the material. Cross-Platform Availability: Whether you’re on the go with your iPad or enjoying a learning session on your Apple TV, Einstein's Elevator is optimized for both iOS and tvOS. Progress Tracking: Keep track of your learning progress, revisit challenging sections, and aim for a perfect score on every quiz. Learning Outcomes: By using Einstein's Elevator students will: • Understand the significance of Einstein's elevator thought experiment. • Learn how the experiment contributed to the development of the theory of general relativity. • Grasp the concepts of space-time curvature and the equivalence principle. • Strengthen their knowledge through interactive content and quizzes. • Join the journey through space-time concepts and discover how a simple elevator ride changed our understanding of the universe! Why Our App Stands Out: • Interactive Simulations: Einstein's Elevator in action with hands-on simulations that bring this thought experiment to life. Watch how the sensation of gravity and accelleration were discovered to be equivalent. • Engaging Lessons: Our app breaks down complex scientific concepts into easy-to-understand lessons. Learn about gravity, spacetime, blackholes, dark matter and dark energy. The app explains how tought experiments are useful tools for physicists. Einstein's thought experiments had the significance of opening the door to the discovery of general relativity.. • Quizzes and Challenges: Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes and challenges designed to reinforce learning. Earn certificates as you progress through the app. Who Is It For? Our app is perfect for students, educators, and science enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you're a high school student exploring advanced physics, a teacher looking for engaging classroom resources, or simply curious about the wonders of the universe, our app offers a comprehensive and captivating learning experience. Download Now and Start Your Journey! Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of general relativity and physics. Download our app today and embark on a journey through the fascinating world of Einstein's Elevator and beyond. Discover how a simple idea about riding in an elevator lead to big discoveries and helped to unravel the mysteries of the universe with our cutting-edge educational tool!
The Relativity Tales
Explore the principles of special relativity through interactive thought experiments and engaging narratives. This app transforms complex scientific concepts into intuitive experiences, making science accessible and emotionally resonant.
- Interactive thought experiments
- Narrative-driven learning
- Intuitive science exploration
- Exploration of spacetime concepts
- Courtroom thriller scenarios
- Space exploration narratives
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What if you ran close to the speed of light − would time really slow down? The Relativity Tales is an interactive science story that lets you experience Einstein's special relativity with your fingertips, no equations required. Play with the principles yourself, then step into stories where those very principles become the key. ■ Fingertips, not formulas Run the thought experiments Einstein could only perform in his head, right on your screen. Watch time flow differently for someone in motion, lengths shrink, and the very idea of "at the same time" fall apart before your eyes. ■ Stories where science is the plot Every principle you experience becomes the key to a story. · A courtroom thriller where the relativity of simultaneity cracks an impossible alibi · An explorer's dream of reaching the edge of the universe, made possible by length contraction · A moment where time seems to stand still, born from time dilation The moment you understand the science, the story starts to look different. ■ Contents Chapter 1. Lorentz Transformation − The invisible rules of spacetime Chapter 2. Relativity of Simultaneity − When "simultaneous" falls apart Chapter 3. A Story of Simultaneity − A spacetime-trick courtroom thriller Chapter 4. Length Contraction − The secret of shrinking distance Chapter 5. A Story of Length Contraction − An explorer's longing dream Chapter 6. Time Dilation − Does time keep a different beat? Chapter 7. A Story of Time Dilation − The moment time seemed to stop Chapter 8. Lorentz Playground − Lorentz transformation, your way ■ Perfect for - Science lovers who get a headache at the sight of equations - Anyone who watches a sci-fi movie and wants to know the science behind it - Anyone who's ever wondered, "So what IS relativity, anyway?" - Parents who want to share the wonder of science with their kids - Teachers looking for a great tool to show relativity in class ■ Good to know The first 3 chapters are free to play. The remaining chapters can be unlocked with an in-app purchase. School and institution inquiries: phyilm.official@gmail.com Take the equations out of science, add a story, and what remains is wonder. (science − equation + story = wonder) phyilm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Relativity Tales at Free against Einstein's Elevator's $1.99. Einstein's Elevator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
The Relativity Tales is free to download; Einstein's Elevator costs $1.99 up front. The Relativity Tales sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Einstein's Elevator asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Einstein's Elevator | The Relativity Tales |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 624 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ventura Educational Systems | Sang Heon Park |
In-app purchases
Einstein's Elevator
No in-app purchases
The Relativity Tales
- Unlock "The Relativity Tales"$4.99
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