Comparison

Wave Interference Simulator vs Filtroscope

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

Head to head
About

Wave Interference Simulator

Features
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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.

About

Filtroscope

Features
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Filtroscope permet de tracer des circuits de filtres électroniques et d'en obtenir automatiquement : • la fonction de transfert (expression littérale), • le diagramme de Bode (gain et phase), • la réponse en amplitude, • une visualisation à l'oscilloscope des signaux d'entrée et de sortie. Idéal pour les étudiants en CPGE et en Licence, et pour les enseignants de physique. 100 % hors-ligne, sans publicité, sans collecte de données : tous les calculs s'effectuent sur votre appareil.

Screenshots

Wave Interference Simulator4 screens
Filtroscope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Filtroscope at none against Wave Interference Simulator's shown. Filtroscope also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Wave Interference Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Filtroscope daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Wave Interference Simulator versus Filtroscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWave Interference SimulatorFiltroscope
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoshi YamakawaThomas Roy

In-app purchases

None

Wave Interference Simulator

No in-app purchases

None

Filtroscope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wave Interference Simulator free?
Wave Interference Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Filtroscope free?
Filtroscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wave Interference Simulator or Filtroscope have ads?
Wave Interference Simulator shows ads; Filtroscope does not.
Which is updated more often, Wave Interference Simulator or Filtroscope?
Wave Interference Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Filtroscope daily. Most recently, Wave Interference Simulator was updated on October 25, 2026 and Filtroscope on October 25, 2026.

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