TNK Scope vs WaveMachine at Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TNK Scope
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TNK Scope app allows user to control TNK Scope device: - Display 2-ch oscilloscope traces - Measurement mode for trace time and voltage - Multimeter mode to show voltages and resistance - Trend-line measurement mode of voltages - Signal generator (Sine, Square, Triangle, DC)
WaveMachine at Home
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This app is a waveform simulation tool that allows you to intuitively control and observe physical phenomena such as wave propagation, reflection, and superposition (interference) right on your smartphone. You can experience the wave behaviors found in physics textbooks by actually moving them with your own fingertips. γKey Featuresγ - Intuitive Wave Generation Simply swipe up and down on the edge of the screen to create pulse waves of any shape and size. - Versatile Boundary Conditions You can set the left and right ends to "Fixed End" (wave reflects inverted), "Free End" (wave reflects upright), or "No Reflection" (wave is absorbed). - Visualization of Incident, Reflected, and Superposed Waves The app color-codes the traveling "Incident Wave," the bouncing "Reflected Wave," and the combined "Superposed Wave." You can see at a glance the exact moment waves interfere to become larger (constructive) or smaller (destructive). - Time Machine Function (Seek Bar & Frame-by-Frame) Pause the wave motion and use the seek bar to freely travel back to past waveforms. Frame-by-frame advance and rewind buttons let you carefully observe and analyze the crucial moments when waves overlap. - Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) Mode Automatically generate beautiful sine waves with a single button. Ideal for observing continuous waves traveling at a constant period or standing waves created by reflection. - Free Customization Adjust the simulation speed, change the colors of each wave, and use the snapshot feature (which leaves a faint trace of the waveform in the background). γRecommended Forγ - Students studying wave mechanics who want to visually understand wave reflection and interference. - Educators who want to clearly explain wave motion in their classes. - Anyone who wants to relax by watching soothing, undulating waves.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TNK Scope at none against WaveMachine at Home's shown. TNK Scope also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | TNK Scope | WaveMachine at Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TNK LAB CO., LTD. | Satoshi Yamakawa |
In-app purchases
TNK Scope
No in-app purchases
WaveMachine at Home
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is WaveMachine at Home free?
Do TNK Scope or WaveMachine at Home have ads?
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