Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Physics Toolbox Magnetometer4 screens
Magnet Lab AR1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Physics Toolbox Magnetometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magnet Lab AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Physics Toolbox Magnetometer versus Magnet Lab AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics Toolbox MagnetometerMagnet Lab AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better2.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChrystian VieyraLightUp

Customer experience

Physics Toolbox Magnetometer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Magnet Lab AR

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Physics Toolbox Magnetometer

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99
None

Magnet Lab AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Physics Toolbox Magnetometer free?
Physics Toolbox Magnetometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magnet Lab AR free?
Magnet Lab AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Physics Toolbox Magnetometer or Magnet Lab AR?
Physics Toolbox Magnetometer is rated higher. Physics Toolbox Magnetometer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Magnet Lab AR averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Physics Toolbox Magnetometer or Magnet Lab AR have ads?
Neither Physics Toolbox Magnetometer nor Magnet Lab AR shows ads.

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