The Quark Detective vs QM Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Quark Detective
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Physics has a suspect. You’re on the case. Welcome to The Quark Detective, an essential learning tool designed to cover the entire 'IQ5 – Deep inside the Atom' topic from Module 8 of the Year 12 HSC Physics syllabus. Designed by a student for students, this app transforms complex particle physics into a fun, interactive investigation. Stop memorising and start understanding. "The Quark Detective" is a complete educational resource that covers every dot point of the HSC syllabus for the Standard Model—from quarks, leptons, and bosons to the fundamental forces—and then takes you further. Benefits & Key Features: - Complete Syllabus Coverage: Progress through three distinct "Cases" that guide you from foundational evidence (Case 1), through the fundamental forces (Case 2), and into the deep theoretical rules of the quantum world (Case 3). - Go Beyond the Syllabus: Explore advanced topics essential for a top-band Depth Study, including the Higgs field, colour confinement, Dark Matter, and the quest for a Theory of Everything. - Engaging Interactive Games: Reinforce your learning with unique challenges. Build hadrons in "QuarkCraft," act as judge in "Particle on Trial," and guard the laws of physics in "The Quantum Gatekeeper." - In-Depth Learning Dossiers: Master the content with nine detailed modules that break down complex topics like Feynman diagrams and conservation laws into clear, visually supported slides. - Track Your Progress: Stay motivated by tracking your progress through every module and challenge, so you always know what you've completed and what's next. If you are a Year 12 Physics student in NSW looking for the perfect tool for your HSC Depth Study, or simply a curious mind wanting to understand particle physics, your investigation starts here. Download The Quark Detective today!
QM Simulator
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QM Simulator is a hands-on quantum physics atlas: 54 interactive simulation modules spanning the full arc from quantum foundations to quantum information, paired with 47 bilingual articles. Every computation and rendering happens on your device — no network, no sign-up. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Play with parameters: adjust slit spacing, raise a potential barrier, tune cavity coupling — every chart recomputes in real time. • Learn by level: Basics → Advanced (perturbation, degeneracy, radiation) → Topics (Bell inequalities, quantum error correction, Grover's algorithm), from high-school extension to university QM. • Read linked notes: each article is tied to its simulation, with formulas and figures side by side — switch between Chinese and English anytime. • Explore freely: Bloch sphere, hydrogen wavefunctions, blackbody radiation, Compton scattering, Kronig–Penney, BB84 quantum key distribution — from Planck's 1900 hypothesis to today's quantum computing. WHO IT'S FOR • Physics students: turn textbook formulas into images you can see and manipulate. • Educators & researchers: validate intuitions and demonstrate in class. • The curious: no derivation skills needed — dial the parameters and build quantum intuition. HIGHLIGHTS • 54 simulation modules, all driven by real physics computation (not pre-baked animations). • 47 in-depth articles, fully bilingual, with figures and code. • Fully offline: no ads, no purchases, no tracking, no account required. • Chinese & English UI, follows system language. Educational use: QM Simulator works as a lecture-demonstration companion for quantum mechanics courses.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Quark Detective at 15.1 against QM Simulator's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Quark Detective | QM Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Fridman | 际 郭 |
In-app purchases
The Quark Detective
No in-app purchases
QM Simulator
No in-app purchases
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