PhET Simulations vs GeoGebra Augmented Reality
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhET Simulations
Explore science and math concepts through interactive simulations. This app provides over 75 HTML5 simulations for learning about atoms, energy, multiplication, and more. It's ideal for students, parents, and educators, offering offline access and multiple language support.
- Interactive science and math simulations
- Offline play capability
- Multiple language support
- Customizable favorites collection
- Automatic simulation updates
- Easy simulation sorting
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Engage in learning science and math with the award-winning PhET simulations! Whether understanding atoms, exploring energy, or mastering multiplication, there is a sim for every learner. Perfect for at home, in class, or on the road, this app delivers all PhET HTML5 sims (over 75 sims) in one easy-to-use package. Developed by experts at the University of Colorado Boulder, PhET sims are used by millions of students every year. The PhET iPad app delivers these exclusive features: • Offline play: learn on the bus or at the park without a WiFi connection. • Multiple languages: app translate in many languages (great for bilingual learners). • Favorites: pick your favorite sims and create your own custom collection. • Automatic updates: get the latest HTML5 sims as soon as they are released. • Easy sorting: find the right sims for you. • Fullscreen: maximize your screen real estate for optimal sim exploration. PARENTS: Engage your child in science and math discovery. TEACHERS: Your favorite HTML5 sims at your fingertips, even without internet access. ADMINISTRATORS: Optimized for school use, so your teachers will be seamlessly up to date. STUDENTS: Tell your parents there’s an exciting app for learning science and math. Note: The app does not include PhET’s Java or Flash sims. In addition, although we are currently working on improving the accessibility of our sims, most of the sims included in this app do not include keyboard navigation or screen reader access. As accessible sims become available, they will be updated within the app. Proceeds from the app support the development of more HTML5 sims. On behalf of the PhET team and the students whose lives you have helped improve — Thank you!
GeoGebra Augmented Reality
Explore 3D mathematical concepts in your real-world environment. Place and interact with virtual math objects on any flat surface, then capture unique perspectives through screenshots. Ideal for learning and teaching math with augmented reality.
- Place 3D math objects on any surface
- Walk around and view objects from different angles
- Take screenshots from various perspectives
- Explore guided activities
- Discover math in the real world
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Place math objects on any surface, walk around them, and take screenshots from different angles. Millions of people around the world use GeoGebra to learn mathematics and science. Join us! This app includes several examples of 3D math objects that you can place on your table, floor or any flat surface around you. Guided activities lead you to discover math in the real world by taking screenshots from different perspectives. We created this app to explore the potential of augmented reality for learning and teaching mathematics. This is just the start for GeoGebra AR! We would love to hear your ideas for 3D models you want to see in updates and features for v2! Message us @geogebra or write us at support@geogebra.org. Thanks!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GeoGebra Augmented Reality at Free against PhET Simulations's $0.99. GeoGebra Augmented Reality also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 66%). PhET Simulations's advantage is chart position (#6 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
GeoGebra Augmented Reality is free to download; PhET Simulations costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PhET Simulations against 4.5 for GeoGebra Augmented Reality. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 50 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of PhET Simulations's written reviews are positive against 86% of GeoGebra Augmented Reality's.
PhET Simulations ships an update every 14 months, GeoGebra Augmented Reality every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhET Simulations | GeoGebra Augmented Reality |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (48 ratings) — better | 4.5 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | 86.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 | 50 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #6 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Colorado Boulder | GeoGebra GmbH |
Customer experience
PhET Simulations
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In-app purchases
PhET Simulations
No in-app purchases
GeoGebra Augmented Reality
No in-app purchases
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