# Simulator Ice Laser vs Essential Sci

The clearest difference is rating: Essential Sci at 4.5 against Simulator Ice Laser's 2.5. Essential Sci also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 10). Simulator Ice Laser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Essential Sci sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Simulator Ice Laser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Essential Sci holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 33 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simulator Ice Laser | Essential Sci |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulator-ice-laser/id1062767160/reviews) | **[4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essential-sci-fi-channel/id1635437392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mariya Ivanova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030352589) | [MacMillan Interactive Communications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/820481297) |

## What reviewers say

### Simulator Ice Laser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulator-ice-laser/id1062767160)

This entertainment app simulates a laser pointer that can freeze objects and create ice. It's designed for pranks and jokes, offering a fun way to play with friends and family using your device's camera for added realism. The application is safe and intended purely for amusement.

**Highlights:** Laser pointer simulation, Freezing effect, Ice creation effect, Camera realism, Prank and joke functionality, Safe for entertainment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Essential Sci

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essential-sci-fi-channel/id1635437392)

Stream a vast library of science fiction movies and TV shows for free. Subscribe monthly to enjoy an ad-free viewing experience and access premium content.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of hours of sci-fi content, Free streaming, Monthly ad-free subscription, Watch on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Sci-Fi Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Essential Sci-Fi Yearly Sub | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simulator Ice Laser free?

Simulator Ice Laser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Essential Sci free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simulator Ice Laser or Essential Sci?

Essential Sci is rated higher. Simulator Ice Laser averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Essential Sci averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do Simulator Ice Laser or Essential Sci have ads?

Essential Sci shows ads; Simulator Ice Laser does not.

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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.*