Comparison

BUTURAKU vs Wave Interference Simulator

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

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About

BUTURAKU

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BUTURAKU is a physics simulation app that lets you explore physical phenomena through real-time animations. Understand physics laws intuitively with beautiful visuals. Freely adjust parameters with sliders and observe how physical phenomena change in real time. 12 Simulations: [Translational motion] - Free Fall: Observe the effects of gravity and air resistance. Tap to add balls, swipe to throw them. - Projectile: Adjust launch angle, initial speed, and air resistance to observe parabolic motion. - Inclined Plane: Motion on a surface with friction. Experience sliding conditions by changing angle and friction coefficient. - Brachistochrone: Race three balls down line, arc, and cycloid tracks under gravity. Bernoulli's classic 1696 problem - the cycloid wins. - Energy Conservation: A ball rolls along a roller-coaster track while kinetic and potential energy swap places. Turn on friction to see mechanical energy dissipate into heat. - Collision: 2D collisions based on conservation of momentum and kinetic energy. Momentum vector display available. [Oscillation and periodic motion] - Pendulum: Nonlinear pendulum with high-precision RK4 integration. Drag to set the angle. - Double Pendulum: Coupled pendulums producing chaotic motion. Lagrangian mechanics + RK4. - Coupled Pendulum: Two pendulums joined by a spring exchange energy periodically — the classic beat phenomenon. - Spring: Simple harmonic motion with Hooke's law. Adjust spring constant, damping, and mass. - Circular Motion: Uniform circular motion with centripetal force visualization (F = mω²r). Adjust radius, angular velocity, and mass. [Waves] - Wave: Tap to place wave sources and observe interference patterns. 2D wave equation solved numerically with finite differences. [Features] - Real-time physics simulation - Intuitive touch controls - Freely adjustable parameters via sliders - Physics explanations for each simulation - Dark / Light theme support - Japanese and English language support

About

Wave Interference Simulator

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The perfect app for high school physics education, offering real-time, visual simulations of wave interference and reflection. 【Key Features】 Intuitively control and observe complex phenomena like wave interference (interference fringes, antinodes, nodes) and reflection (fixed and free ends)—concepts that are often hard to grasp through textbooks alone—right on your smartphone or tablet. Spherical & Plane Wave Placement: Freely position up to two wave sources, with fully customizable wavelengths, frequencies, and phase inversions. Reflection Wall Simulation: Place a reflecting wall (fixed or free end) to visualize reflected waves, virtual wave sources, and even what happens behind the wall in real-time. Interference Line Display: Highlight antinodal lines, nodal lines, and moving interference points to logically understand the mechanics behind wave interference. Total Control: Supports fast-forward, rewind, and frame-by-frame playback. Zoom in and out with a simple pinch, and use smooth scrolling to observe every detail. Classroom & Projector Ready: Includes a "Bold Display" mode for clear screen projection, along with slow-motion and frame-by-frame playback features. 【Recommended For】 - Anyone who wants to appreciate the visual beauty of physics phenomena. - High school and college prep students looking for hands-on understanding of wave superposition and interference. - Teachers seeking interactive, visual educational tools for their classrooms.

Screenshots

BUTURAKU4 screens
Wave Interference Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BUTURAKU at weekly against Wave Interference Simulator's every 2 months. BUTURAKU also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BUTURAKU ships an update weekly, Wave Interference Simulator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BUTURAKU versus Wave Interference Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBUTURAKUWave Interference Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuji Bit Inc.Satoshi Yamakawa

In-app purchases

None

BUTURAKU

No in-app purchases

None

Wave Interference Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BUTURAKU free?
BUTURAKU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave Interference Simulator free?
Wave Interference Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BUTURAKU or Wave Interference Simulator have ads?
Both BUTURAKU and Wave Interference Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, BUTURAKU or Wave Interference Simulator?
BUTURAKU ships an update weekly, and Wave Interference Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, BUTURAKU was updated on October 9, 2026 and Wave Interference Simulator on October 4, 2026.

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