Comparison

Population Simulator vs Calcu

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

Head to head
About

Population Simulator

Features
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"Population simulator" is an application to visually see the changes in the population by using "Logistic Map". You can see the change in the population by the Logistic Map by a line graph and colony size. You can observe the variation pattern of population variety by changing slightly the initial value. Logistic Map is not only used in Population Ecology but also considered one of the starting point of Chaos Theory. I developed this app to help people who are studying Population Ecology or Chaos Theory. *Logistic Map may not necessarily apply to changes in population of actual organisms, because Logistic Map is a model of a simple change of the population. ■What is Logistic Map? The Logistic Map is the map that is generated from the Logistic Function that has been devised as a variation model of the population of an organism. It is expressed by the following function. X(n+1) = a・X(n)・(1-X(n)) In the above equation, the meaning of each symbol is as follows. ・n:Generation (n=1,2,3,...) ・X(n):Value obtained by normalizing the Population of Generation n-th(0≦X(n)≦1) ・a:Value obtained by normalizing the Reproductive Rates(0≦a≦4) You can calculate the population of the next generation from a population of a certain generation by using this function. In addition, You can predict the variation of the population over the long term by calculating the population of individuals repeatedly in this function. ■Pattern of Logistic Map Logistic map vary widely depending on the value of "a". ・In case (0≦a≦1) : X(n) converges to 0. ・In case (1<a≦2) : X(n) converges to 1-(1/a). ・In case (2<a≦3) : X(n) converges to 1-(1/a) while oscillating. ・In case (3<a≦3.5699456・・・) : X(n) oscillate between the periodic point individual Power of 2 ・In case (3.5699456・・・<a≦4) : X(n) Change irregularly.(Chaotic region)*It may become periodically by the value of a. Please try to observe the changes of Logistic Map by changing the various initial values​​. ■Main function of App 1. Simulation of changes in colony size 2. Line graph of changes in population 3. Output CSV file(Need to purchase add-on.) 4. Output Graph Image(Need to purchase add-on.)

About

Calcu

This app provides advanced logarithmic calculations and explanations, covering equation solving, Taylor series, digit-by-digit computation, and integral definitions. It also simplifies expressions, solves complex logarithmic equations, and includes a virtual slide rule.

Highlights
  • Solves logarithmic equations for y, x, and a
  • Explains Taylor series for log_e(x)
  • Illustrates digit-by-digit log_10(x) computation
  • Explains log_e definition via integrals
  • Simplifies logarithmic expressions
  • Calculates and graphs complex logarithms
  • Includes virtual slide rule
Features
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Calcu-Logarithm performs calculations and helps user understand logarithms on advanced level: 1. Solves equation "y = log_a(x)” for “y”, “x”, and “a”, with relevant graphs. 2. Explains and illustrates how to compute log_e (x) from Taylor series. 3. Explains and illustrates how to compute log_10 (x) digit by digit (based on M.Goldberg algorithm). 4. Explains and provides proof of log_e definition as the integral of x inverse. 5. Simplifies logarithmic expressions and solves logarithmic equations with polynomials of up to 20th degree. 6. Includes virtual slide rule for multiplication and division. 7. Calculates, explains, and graphs logarithms of complex numbers. Developers welcome any feedback, please write to us at graphmath@aol.com. Please check out our other Math apps.

Screenshots

Population Simulator4 screens
Calcu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calcu at none against Population Simulator's 1. Calcu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Population Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calcu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Population Simulator ships an update every 7 months, Calcu every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Population Simulator versus Calcu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopulation SimulatorCalcu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAIKI HIRATAYuri Morozov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Population Simulator

One-time1
  • Add Output Function$0.99
None

Calcu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Population Simulator free?
Population Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calcu free?
Calcu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Population Simulator or Calcu have ads?
Population Simulator shows ads; Calcu does not.
Which is updated more often, Population Simulator or Calcu?
Population Simulator ships an update every 7 months, and Calcu every 3 days. Most recently, Population Simulator was updated on October 5, 2026 and Calcu on October 2, 2026.

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