Comparison

LSPIV vs Vector Field

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

Head to head
About

LSPIV

This application enables large-scale particle image velocimetry (LSPIV) using a smartphone. It offers a non-intrusive method for measuring water surface velocity distribution in both field and lab settings. The app provides instant ortho-rectification of captured images without needing ground control points.

Highlights
  • Large-scale particle image velocimetry
  • Water surface velocity measurement
  • Non-intrusive velocimetry
  • Smartphone implementation
  • Instant ortho-rectification
  • No GCPs required
Features
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LSPIV (large-scale particle image velocimetry) is an image-based method for measuring velocity distribution on the water surface. Applications of LSPIV have been increasing for both field and laboratory experiments as unique and powerful tools for non-intrusive velocimetry using conventional imaging devices and specialized image processing software. This app utilizes a smartphone to implement LSPIV. By innovatively combining the sensors embedded in smartphones, the images captured with them can be intrinsically and instantly ortho-rectified without making recourse to GCPs. The app was developed under support by the River Fund in charge of the Foundation of River and Watershed Environment Management (FOREM), Japan; Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B); and the Research Fund of Japan Institute of Country-ology and Engineering.

About

Vector Field

Visualize mathematical vector fields with animated particles in 2D, 3D, or spherical spaces. Input custom equations and adjust simulation parameters in real-time to explore dynamical systems and mathematical patterns interactively.

Highlights
  • 2D, 3D, and spherical vector field visualization
  • Customizable dx, dy, dz equations
  • Adjustable particle speed, density, and colors
  • Time-dependent field animation
  • Interactive 3D view rotation
  • Real-time rendering powered by Metal
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Vector Field lets you create and visualize mathematical vector fields with thousands of animated particles. Enter your own equations, adjust the simulation instantly, and watch how particles move through 2D, 3D, or spherical spaces. Whether you are studying differential equations, experimenting with dynamical systems, teaching vector calculus, or simply exploring mathematical patterns, Vector Field turns equations into interactive motion. Features: • Visualize vector fields in 2D, 3D, and on a sphere • Define custom dx, dy, and dz equations using x, y, z, and time t • Use built-in function presets or save your own • Adjust particle speed, density, lifetime, colors, and ranges • Animate time-dependent fields • Normalize vectors to focus on direction • Rotate 3D views interactively • Powered by Metal for smooth real-time rendering • Create, tweak, and discover vector fields directly from your device.

Screenshots

LSPIV1 screens
Vector Field4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LSPIV at 5.0 against Vector Field's 4.5. LSPIV also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Vector Field's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LSPIV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vector Field has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LSPIV ships an update every 13 months, Vector Field every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LSPIV versus Vector Field: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLSPIVVector Field
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyota TsubakiEliott Morgensztern

Customer experience

LSPIV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Vector Field

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

LSPIV

No in-app purchases

None

Vector Field

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LSPIV free?
LSPIV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vector Field free?
Vector Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LSPIV or Vector Field?
LSPIV is rated higher. LSPIV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Vector Field averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do LSPIV or Vector Field have ads?
Neither LSPIV nor Vector Field shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LSPIV or Vector Field?
LSPIV ships an update every 13 months, and Vector Field every 3 months. Most recently, LSPIV was updated on October 5, 2026 and Vector Field on October 10, 2026.

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