The PocketLab vs Earth's Core
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The PocketLab
This app connects to a physical sensor to bring science learning to life. It allows students, educators, and makers to explore STEM concepts through hands-on lessons and data analysis. Visualize and record measurements, create graphs, and integrate data with other software for a comprehensive science experience.
- Connects to PocketLab sensors
- Streams real-time measurement data
- Data recording and analysis
- Graph creation
- Data integration with other software
- STEM curriculum and lessons
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The PocketLab app brings together science curriculum, hands-on lessons, and data sensors for science learning. We built PocketLab for the curious explorers, educators, students, and makers to bring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to life like never before. PocketLab sensors connect with a single button to your iPhone or iPad and instantly stream measurement data that you can see and record. PocketLab sensors are designed for investigating physics, biology, chemistry, Earth science, environmental science, and engineering. Using the PocketLab app, you can easily analyze your data, create graphs, and integrate your data with other software. PocketLab has the same features as lab equipment that costs thousands of dollars but is low cost and intuitive to use. NOTE: The PocketLab app is designed to pair with a PocketLab sensor. Order your sensor at thepocketlab.com.
Earth's Core
Explore the internal structure of our planet with a detailed view of Earth's layers. Discover the composition, temperature, and depth of each section, from the crust to the core. This educational tool provides a fascinating look beneath your feet.
- Visualize Earth's internal structure
- Explore planet layers
- Discover layer temperatures
- Learn layer depths
- Detailed look inside the planet
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The Earth's Core App lets you see our planet’s internal structure. Just point your mobile to the center of the Earth and experience a deep look inside our planet. Right beneath your feet, thousands of kilometers deep, lies a giant ball of molten Iron as hot as the surface of the sun! Explore the Layers of the Earth and their names, discover the temperature and depth of each layer. Feedback and ideas: please send to support@cosmic-watch.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Earth's Core at 4.3 against The PocketLab's 2.9. Earth's Core also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). The PocketLab's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 70 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 4). 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.
Earth's Core holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of The PocketLab's written reviews are positive against 100% of Earth's Core's.
The PocketLab ships an update every 3 months, Earth's Core every 70 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | The PocketLab | Earth's Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (15 ratings) | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 70 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Myriad Sensors | Celestial Dynamics AG |
Customer experience
The PocketLab
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In-app purchases
The PocketLab
No in-app purchases
Earth's Core
No in-app purchases
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