Best VR Science Lab alternatives: apps like VR Science Lab

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

9 free apps

Updated October 2026

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Whether you want more options like VR Science Lab or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to VR Science Lab

#1

MEL VR Science Simulations by MEL Science Limited

Editor's Choice

3.8(90 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Explore chemistry and physics through immersive virtual reality simulations and interactive labs. This app transforms learning complex scientific concepts into an engaging and entertaining experience, perfect for students and educators.

#2

MEL STEM: Science for Kids by MEL Science Limited

Science games and AR STEM

Strong Contender

4.8😐(449 ratings)

Free

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Explore fundamental scientific concepts like light, sound, and electricity through interactive games and AR experiences. This app offers visual explanations and virtual experiments for young learners, guided by engaging characters.

What We Love

👍 Great subscription box for families
💡 Interactive and engaging app
👍 Kits and apps are fun
👍 Cool science experiments
👍 Good conversation starters

Room to Improve

🐛 App crashes frequently
🐛 AR/3D modes are black and unusable
🐛 Instruction book missing
🐛 Card scanning not working
🐛 App not working at all

#3

Science Kids Experiments in AR by 3C Learning Pty. Ltd.

Fun Educational Learning App

Worth Considering

4.4(18 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Explore the invisible world of science with interactive augmented reality experiments. Designed for ages 8+, this app turns your device into a virtual lab, covering chemistry, physics, biology, and more. Learn through engaging AR experiences guided by expert teachers and a friendly koala character.

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SciQuiz: Science Quiz

SciQuiz: Science Quiz

SciQuiz: Science Quiz

STEM Trivia & Brain Game

Engage with over 45,000 science quizzes covering biology, chemistry, geography, and physics. Explore scientific concepts through interactive 3D models and discover the world of science with curated news summaries.

Extensive quiz library (45,000+)Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics topicsInteractive 3D molecule models

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Visceral Science

Visceral Science

Visceral Science

App for Visceral Science

Explore the life cycle of stars and master scientific concepts through an immersive augmented and virtual reality experience. Navigate the cosmos, including planets, galaxies, and black holes, to understand our origins.

Immersive star life cycle explorationAugmented and virtual reality integrationCosmic navigation (planets, galaxies, black holes)

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Explore the ocean with VR

Immerse yourself in virtual reality marine biology expeditions. Students act as scientists, exploring diverse ocean ecosystems, collecting data, and documenting their findings in a digital journal to understand environmental impacts.

Virtual reality ocean explorationScientific inquiry and data collectionDigital science journal

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Solar System Scope VR

Solar System Scope VR

Solar System Scope VR

by INOVE, s.r.o.

Explore breathtaking destinations within our solar system in virtual reality. Experience the sensation of walking on the Moon or Mars, visit the ISS, and view the night sky from your exact location. Works with or without VR glasses.

Virtual solar system explorationVisit Moon and Mars landing sitesExplore the International Space Station (ISS)

free with in-app purchases

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OLogy: Science for Kids

OLogy: Science for Kids

OLogy: Science for Kids

Teacher-trusted games & more

Explore science through engaging games, videos, and articles developed by museum educators and scientists. Discover topics from paleontology to astronomy with interactive activities.

Interactive science gamesEducational videosInformative articles

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DIY Sun Science

DIY Sun Science

DIY Sun Science

by The Lawrence Hall of Science

Explore the Sun through hands-on activities and real-time data. This app offers 15 engaging experiments, live solar images from NASA, and educational videos to foster understanding of solar science for families and educators.

15 hands-on solar activitiesStep-by-step instructionsLive Sun images from NASA SDO

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