Wave Interference Simulator vs LabOptique
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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. γKey Featuresγ Intuitively control and observe complex phenomena like wave interference (interference fringes, antinodes, nodes) and reflection (fixed and free ends)βconcepts that are often hard to grasp through textbooks aloneβright 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. γRecommended Forγ - 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.
LabOptique
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Examine various aspects of geometric and wave optics: - Geometric optics: thin lenses, the concept of approximate stigmatism, depth of field, vision of the eye (accommodation, etc.). Possibility of combining multiple lenses, an eye... - Wave optics: from the concept of path difference (for senior year students) to the effects of a glass plate, the concept of coherence length..., in various situations: infinitely narrow or wide Youngβs slits or holes, freely movable sources to recreate a Michelson interferometer, a diffraction grating, a Lloyd mirror, using either a monochromatic source or white light.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LabOptique at none against Wave Interference Simulator's shown. LabOptique also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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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, LabOptique every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wave Interference Simulator | LabOptique |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Satoshi Yamakawa | Thomas Roy |
In-app purchases
Wave Interference Simulator
No in-app purchases
LabOptique
No in-app purchases
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