Computational Complexity vs Data Structure Display
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Computational Complexity
Explore fundamental concepts of computational complexity with interactive graphs and live sorting algorithm demonstrations. Developed by academics, this app offers a fun and educational way to visualize algorithmic growth and efficiency.
- Interactive Big-O function graphs
- Live sorting algorithm demonstrations
- Visualizes algorithmic growth
- Source code available on Github
- Educational tool for computer science
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This app demonstrates the basic principles of computational complexity. The growth of a few typical Big-O functions are illustrated with an interactive graph, and live demonstrations of sorting algorithms can be run using randomly generated data. This app was developed at SUNY Binghamton, by Prof. Patrick H. Madden. Version 1.1 is an expansion on this, with the assistance a few students (primarily Keith Gardner, and undergrad, and Anthony Canino, an MS grad). We're working on the app as a fun project, and as a way to introduce ACM student group members to iOS programming. The source for the app is available on Github; we'll be adding more algorithms and things, and if you're interested in helping out with the development, let us know! https://github.com/keithgardner2/complexity Yay computational complexity! Yay Hartmanis and Stearns!
Data Structure Display
Explore and learn data structures through dynamic debugging and visual observation of changes. This app covers linear structures, trees, graphs, and recursive algorithms like the Tower of Hanoi, offering interactive learning experiences.
- Dynamic data structure debugging
- Visual observation of data structure changes
- Learn linear structures (arrays, lists, queues, stacks)
- Explore tree structures (binary, AVL, red-black, heap)
- Understand graph structures and algorithms
- Debug recursive algorithms like Tower of Hanoi
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A novel data structure learning app, the most significant feature is that you can dynamically debug the data structure in this app, and visually observe the changes in the data structure during the operation. In this app you can learn the following data structures: 1. Linear structures, including arrays, linked lists, queues, stacks. Linear structures are the basis for other advanced data structures, as fine as advanced algorithms. 2. Tree structures, including binary tree, binary search tree, AVL tree, red-black tree, and heap. In this app, you can dynamically debug three traversals of the binary tree (including non-recursive traversal implementations), searching in the tree, balance adjustments in the AVL tree and red-black tree, and heap sorting. Give you the ability of handwritten red-black trees. 3. Graph structure, including the adjacency list storage representation of the graph structure, depth-first search and breadth-first search, finding the Euler path in the graph, topological sorting, maximum connected components, minimum spanning tree problem, and shortest single source Path problem. It also provides dynamic debugging of these classic graph algorithms. 4. The data structure introductory class will talk about the problem of the Tower of Hanoi. The algorithm that solves this problem is often recursive. This app provides dynamic debugging of the Tower of Hanoi problem, so you can no longer be confused about the recursive calls of the Tower of Hanoi.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Computational Complexity at 100% against Data Structure Display's 62%. Computational Complexity also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Data Structure Display's advantage is ratings volume (676 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Data Structure Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Computational Complexity asks for nothing beyond the download.
Computational Complexity holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Structure Display has 676 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Computational Complexity's written reviews are positive against 62% of Data Structure Display's.
Computational Complexity ships an update every 3 months, Data Structure Display every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Computational Complexity | Data Structure Display |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.5 (676 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 61.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 676 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Madden | Jinan Matrix Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Computational Complexity
Data Structure Display
Bugs and requests
Computational Complexity
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Data Structure Display
Reported bugs
2 issues- Aggressive review request frequency
- Inconsistent dark mode functionality between iOS and macOS
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode implementation
- Comprehensive coverage of all data structure variants
- More practical exercises and problems
- Ad-supported free tier instead of paywall
In-app purchases
Computational Complexity
No in-app purchases
Data Structure Display
- Unlock all data structures$2.99
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