PhET Simulations vs Sublimation
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!
Sublimation
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Understand the unique phase change where a solid turns directly into gas with this interactive learning app by EduTech Era. The Sublimation app explains the entire process using simple language, clean animations, and 3D particle visuals. Students can easily observe how heat affects solid particles and how sublimation differs from melting or evaporation. With zoom, zoom-out, and rotation features, the app lets you explore particle behavior closely. Real-world examples like camphor, dry ice, and naphthalene help connect textbook concepts to daily life. Designed for school students, teachers, and self-learners, the app ensures clear understanding through visual learning. The app works fully offline, making it ideal for classrooms, tuitions, and home study. Perfect for science chapters on states of matter and changing states for Classes 6–8.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PhET Simulations at every 14 months against Sublimation's every 60 months. PhET Simulations also leads on chart position (#42 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Sublimation's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
PhET Simulations costs $0.99 and Sublimation $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PhET Simulations ships an update every 14 months, Sublimation every 60 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and December 12, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | PhET Simulations | Sublimation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (49 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months — better | Every 60 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #42 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 245 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Colorado Boulder | VIRTUAL FILAMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
PhET Simulations
No in-app purchases
Sublimation
No in-app purchases
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