Comparison

Sorting Visualizer vs ARURAKU

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

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About

Sorting Visualizer

Features
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An Interactive Journey Through Algorithms Experience the mesmerizing world of sorting algorithms. Watch and listen as colorful bars dance their way to perfect order in this beautifully crafted educational app. The combination of smooth animations and dynamic sound creates an incredibly satisfying sensory experience that makes learning about computer science genuinely enjoyable. Hear the Sorting Turn your device into a soundscape as each comparison produces a unique tone based on the bar heights. The audio feedback creates a symphony of sorting that's not just educational – it's oddly satisfying and almost therapeutic! Visualize 12 Sorting Algorithms • Watch the methodical approach of Bubble Sort. • Experience the divide-and-conquer strategy of Quick Sort. • Marvel at the elegant recursion of Merge Sort. • And many more fascinating algorithms! Full Control at Your Fingertips • Customize your experience with different-sized arrays. • Control the speed from relaxing slow-motion to lightning-fast. • Toggle between uniform and non-uniform data distributions. • Start, stop, and randomize arrays at any time. Learn While Having Fun • Compare different algorithms in real-time. • Understand complex computer science concepts through intuitive visualization. • Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone curious about how computers sort data. • Whether you're a computer science student, a teacher, or just someone who finds satisfaction in watching chaos transform into order, this app offers a unique blend of education and entertainment. The stunning visual feedback combined with responsive audio cues creates an almost meditative experience as you watch each algorithm work its magic. • Optimized for landscape mode, this app delivers a premium experience that makes learning about sorting algorithms an engaging adventure. • Download now and discover why watching (and hearing) sorting algorithms can be so incredibly satisfying. • Requires iOS 17.6 or later

About

ARURAKU

Features
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An educational visualization app that lets you UNDERSTAND algorithms by watching them — not by reading. Three classic areas of computer science come alive with interactive animations: Sorting, Searching, and Recursion. [ Sorting - 6 algorithms ] - Bubble Sort / Selection Sort / Insertion Sort - Merge Sort / Quick Sort / Heap Sort Race Mode runs multiple algorithms side by side on the same array — feel the difference in complexity at a glance. [ Searching - 4 algorithms ] - Breadth-First Search (BFS) / Depth-First Search (DFS) - Dijkstra's Algorithm / A* Search Visualize pathfinding on a grid maze. You can place walls yourself. [ Recursion ] - Tower of Hanoi - Fractals: Koch curve, Sierpinski triangle, recursive tree [ Features ] - Grasp WHAT IS HAPPENING through color and motion - Adjustable speed, step-by-step execution, multiple array presets - Each algorithm includes mechanism, complexity, pros and cons, and real-world usage notes - Ads never interrupt the animation - designed to preserve focus - Universal app for iPhone and iPad - Japanese and English (follows OS language) [ Who is this for ] - Students learning programming for the first time - Anyone preparing for IT exams - Engineers who want to deepen their intuition about algorithms - Curious minds who love watching things move [ Note on pricing ] This app is completely free with no in-app purchases or subscriptions. To support development and maintenance we display Google AdMob banner and interstitial advertising. Ads are never shown while an algorithm animation is playing. The first information-systems title of the Raku Series.

Screenshots

Sorting Visualizer3 screens
ARURAKU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sorting Visualizer at none against ARURAKU's shown. ARURAKU's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Sorting Visualizer versus ARURAKU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSorting VisualizerARURAKU
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander LeeFuji Bit Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Sorting Visualizer

No in-app purchases

None

ARURAKU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sorting Visualizer free?
Sorting Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARURAKU free?
ARURAKU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sorting Visualizer or ARURAKU have ads?
ARURAKU shows ads; Sorting Visualizer does not.

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