Comparison

Computational Complexity vs Data Structure Display

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive Big-O function graphs
  • Live sorting algorithm demonstrations
  • Visualizes algorithmic growth
  • Source code available on Github
  • Educational tool for computer science
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Computational Complexity4 screens
Data Structure Display4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Data Structure Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Computational Complexity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Computational Complexity versus Data Structure Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComputational ComplexityData Structure Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (676 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4676 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick MaddenJinan Matrix Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Computational Complexity

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Data Structure Display

All ratings676 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative35.7%

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

None

Computational Complexity

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Data Structure Display

One-time1
  • Unlock all data structures$2.99

Questions

Is Computational Complexity free?
Computational Complexity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Data Structure Display free?
Data Structure Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Computational Complexity or Data Structure Display?
Computational Complexity is rated higher. Computational Complexity averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Data Structure Display averages 4.5 from 676 ratings.
Do Computational Complexity or Data Structure Display have ads?
Neither Computational Complexity nor Data Structure Display shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Computational Complexity or Data Structure Display?
Computational Complexity ships an update every 3 months, and Data Structure Display every 5 months. Most recently, Computational Complexity was updated on June 5, 2026 and Data Structure Display on September 24, 2026.

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