Wave Interference Simulator vs Filtroscope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Filtroscope
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wave Interference Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Filtroscope daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Wave Interference Simulator | Filtroscope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Satoshi Yamakawa | Thomas Roy |
In-app purchases
Wave Interference Simulator
No in-app purchases
Filtroscope
No in-app purchases
Questions
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