# Lab4U vs Physics Lab AR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Physics Lab AR at 1.8K against Lab4U's 10. Physics Lab AR also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (48% vs 36%). Lab4U's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lab4U sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Physics Lab AR sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Physics Lab AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Lab4U's written reviews are positive against 48% of Physics Lab AR's.

Lab4U ships an update fortnightly, Physics Lab AR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lab4U | Physics Lab AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab4u/id1049405068/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **47.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lab4U Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049405067) | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) |

## What reviewers say

### Lab4U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab4u/id1049405068)

This app transforms your device into a scientific tool for hands-on biology, physics, and chemistry experiments. Explore real-time data using your phone's sensors to learn and teach science in an engaging, inquiry-based manner.

**Highlights:** Real-time sensor experiments, Biology, physics, and chemistry labs, Inquiry-Based Learning methodology, Curriculum-aligned content, Scientific thinking development, Device camera, microphone, and motion sensor integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lab4physics Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lab4U Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lab4Physics Premium | $45.99 | one-time |
| Lab4U Premium | $45.99 | one-time |


### Physics Lab AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261)

Explore physics through interactive virtual experiments and augmented reality. Build and test electrical circuits with over 100 components, visualize electromagnetic fields, and even design your own galaxy. Ideal for students, teachers, and curious minds of all ages.

**Highlights:** Virtual lab with AR mode, Build 3D electric circuits, 100+ circuit components, Precise scientific calculations, Electromagnetic field visualization, Design custom galaxies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Component Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 60 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280  Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 🚀 Awesome app
- 💡 Good app idea
- 👍 Helpful for learning
- 👍 Useful for teachers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unstable app
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🔧 Needs improvements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening experiments or circuits
- Wires don't attach properly
- Objects fall through the table
- Camera position issues
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add more components like transistors and potentiometers
- Improve camera controls and view options
- Implement saving and loading of circuits
- Add more tutorials and explanations
- Support for Vietnamese and other languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lab4U free?

Lab4U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

Physics Lab AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lab4U or Physics Lab AR?

Physics Lab AR is rated higher. Lab4U averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Lab4U or Physics Lab AR have ads?

Neither Lab4U nor Physics Lab AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lab4U or Physics Lab AR?

Lab4U ships an update fortnightly, and Physics Lab AR every 2 months. Most recently, Lab4U was updated on September 23, 2026 and Physics Lab AR on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*