Radioactive Decay Simulator vs Nuclear Wallet Cards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Radioactive Decay Simulator
This educational tool simulates radioactive decay for a group of atoms. Users can choose preset atoms or input custom half-lives to observe decay in real-time graphs. The simulator allows for adjustments in atom count and speed for efficient analysis.
- Emulates radioactive decay
- Select preset or custom atoms
- Adjust atom count
- Real-time decay graphs
- Adjustable simulation speed
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The Radioactive Decay Simulator emulates the radioactive decay of a group of like atoms. Users are able to select from a range of preset atoms, or enter the half-life of a specific atom that they wish to simulate. By adjusting the number of atoms, users are able to determine how even with a large number of atoms, the randomness of radioactive decay can be modeled. Users are able to observe the both number of decayed atoms as well as the number of non-decayed atoms remaining in a real time graph. The simulator can be sped up to allow atoms with a longer half-life to be analyzed quickly.
Nuclear Wallet Cards
Access comprehensive nuclear data for every known nuclide in an interactive format. Explore ground and isomeric state properties with powerful search and filtering tools. This authoritative reference is ideal for researchers, educators, and students.
- Comprehensive nuclide data
- Powerful search and filter
- Interactive periodic table
- Authoritative data source
- User-friendly interface
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Explore nuclear data within Nuclear Wallet Cards, the comprehensive source for ground and isomeric state properties of every known nuclide. Based on the original reference booklet from the National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), the Nuclear Wallet Cards app delivers authoritative nuclear data in an accessible and interactive format. Key Features: • Powerful Search & Filter: Quickly search by nucleus name or filter datasets by stability, atomic number, neutron count, atomic mass, excitation energy, half-life, abundance, mass excess, spin parity, and branching ratios. • Interactive Periodic Table: Navigate a dynamic periodic table with intuitive pan and zoom gestures. Tap any element to instantly view detailed isotopic datasets. • Reliable & Authoritative Data: Access precise nuclear data that supports research, education, and applied nuclear science. Whether you're a researcher, educator, or student, Nuclear Wallet Cards is your essential, user-friendly reference for all your nuclear data needs. Download now and start exploring nuclear data! Produced and maintained by the National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Nuclear Wallet Cards at 5.0 against Radioactive Decay Simulator's 4.0. Nuclear Wallet Cards also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Radioactive Decay Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Nuclear Wallet Cards holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Radioactive Decay Simulator ships an update every 17 months, Nuclear Wallet Cards monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radioactive Decay Simulator | Nuclear Wallet Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alistair Shaw | Brookhaven National Laboratory |
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Radioactive Decay Simulator
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In-app purchases
Radioactive Decay Simulator
No in-app purchases
Nuclear Wallet Cards
No in-app purchases
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