Physics Toolbox Magnetometer vs Magnet Lab AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Physics Toolbox Magnetometer
This app transforms your iPhone into a precise scientific instrument for measuring, visualizing, and recording magnetic fields. Explore magnetic field vectors, magnitudes, and compass headings with real-time charts and digital readouts. Ideal for educational experiments, lab work, or curious exploration.
- Real-time magnetic field vector and magnitude display
- Chart, digital, and compass viewing modes
- Data recording and CSV export
- Adjustable sample rate (1-100 Hz)
- Signal filters for noise reduction
- Detection of permanent and electromagnetic fields
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Measure, visualize, and record magnetic fields with precision — right from your iPhone. Physics Toolbox Magnetometer displays the magnetic field vector in x, y, and z dimensions along with total magnitude in microteslas (µT) or gauss, giving you the data you need for serious lab work or casual exploration. Three ways to view your data: - Chart — real-time graph with toggleable axes, adjustable line width, and fullscreen mode - Digital — large numeric readout for quick at-a-glance measurements - Compass — live heading with True North and Magnetic North display Built for the lab and the field: - Record and export data as CSV for analysis in other software - Adjustable sample rate from 1 to 100 Hz - Signal filters to reduce noise - Detects permanent magnets, electromagnetic fields, and background geomagnetic field Classroom-ready experiments: The magnetometer is well-suited for determining the inverse-square law for a point-source magnet, measuring the magnetic field produced by a solenoid, or capturing the periodic field variations of audio speakers and magnetic plate stirrers. Whether you are a physics student, teacher, engineer, or curious mind, Physics Toolbox Magnetometer turns your device into a capable scientific instrument.
Magnet Lab AR
Explore forces, fields, and magnetism through interactive simulations and real-world experiments. This educational tool makes learning about electromagnetism engaging for students.
- Real-world experiments
- Simulation power
- Explore forces
- Explore fields
- Learn magnetism
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Combine the fun of real-world experiments with the power of simulation to let students explore and learn in an engaging new way! Magnet Lab AR introduces students to forces, fields and magnetism.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Physics Toolbox Magnetometer at 80% against Magnet Lab AR's 0%. Physics Toolbox Magnetometer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2). Magnet Lab AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Physics Toolbox Magnetometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magnet Lab AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Physics Toolbox Magnetometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Physics Toolbox Magnetometer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magnet Lab AR's.
| Parameter | Physics Toolbox Magnetometer | Magnet Lab AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 2.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chrystian Vieyra | LightUp |
Customer experience
Physics Toolbox Magnetometer
Magnet Lab AR
In-app purchases
Physics Toolbox Magnetometer
- Pro Upgrade$2.99
Magnet Lab AR
No in-app purchases
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