Comparison

The Study Wave vs Algogo

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

Head to head
About

The Study Wave

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Get Personalized Learning Outcomes for everyone. An in-depth performance analysis, where you can know your strong and weak points, your all India rank, your state rank etc. You will also get a virtual tutor who is completely dedicated to bringing out the best in you. It will prioritize your concepts, chapters, topics, and questions through machine learning. Get this innovative learning experience only on The Study Wave Test Series!!

About

Algogo

Prepare for technical interviews with bite-sized lessons on algorithms, system design, and various development specializations. Utilize flashcards, visualizations, and quizzes to master concepts and track your progress effectively.

Highlights
  • Pattern-based learning
  • Bite-sized flashcards
  • Interactive visualizations
  • Quizzes for assessment
  • Progress tracking
  • Covers algorithms, system design, and development topics
Features
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Master coding interviews with pattern-based learning. Algogo breaks down complex algorithms, system design, and platform-specific topics into bite-sized flashcards, visualizations, and quizzes. Whether you're prepping for your first tech interview or brushing up before your next one, we've got you covered. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Algorithms & Data Structures • Sliding Window, Two Pointers, Fast & Slow Pointers • Merge Intervals, Cyclic Sort, Binary Search variations • Tree BFS/DFS, Graph algorithms, Dynamic Programming • Top K Elements, K-way Merge, Backtracking System Design • Scalability, Load Balancing, Caching strategies • Database design, CAP theorem, Microservices • Real-world architecture patterns iOS Development • Swift fundamentals, UIKit, SwiftUI • Concurrency, Architecture patterns, Core Data Android Development • Kotlin essentials, Jetpack Compose • Coroutines & Flow, Architecture & DI Web Development • JavaScript, React, State Management • Performance optimization, Security best practices Backend Development • REST APIs, Database design, Authentication • Microservices, DevOps fundamentals WHY ALGOGO? → Learn patterns, not just problems. Understanding the underlying pattern helps you solve any variation. → Flashcard-style learning. Quick sessions that fit into your commute or coffee break. → Interactive visualizations. See how algorithms and architectures work step-by-step. → Quizzes to test yourself. Reinforce what you've learned with interactive assessments. → Track your progress. See which topics you've mastered and where you need more practice. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Study Wave4 screens
Algogo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Study Wave and Algogo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. The Study Wave sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Algogo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Study Wave versus Algogo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Study WaveAlgogo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnline LearningRaidea

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Study Wave

One-time10
  • Package - AM$29.99
  • Package - AR$29.99
  • Package - AQ$29.99
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  • Package - AS$29.99
  • Package - BD$39.99
  • Package - AX$39.99
  • Package - BB$39.99
  • Package - BE$44.99
  • Package - BF$49.99
  • Package - BG$49.99
2 purchases

Algogo

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Algogo Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is The Study Wave free?
The Study Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Algogo free?
Algogo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Study Wave or Algogo have ads?
Neither The Study Wave nor Algogo shows ads.

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