# Physics Lab AR vs Pocket_Lab

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket_Lab at none against Physics Lab AR's 7. Pocket_Lab also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Physics Lab AR's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Physics Lab AR sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Pocket_Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket_Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | Pocket_Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lab/id1434261630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [Happy Cyclops, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481730627) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pocket_Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lab/id1434261630)

Learn essential laboratory techniques through engaging videos, articles, and retrieval practice quizzes. This app focuses on practical lab interaction and technical performance, going beyond basic protocols to ensure high-quality results. It covers a range of topics from basic equipment to advanced procedures.

**Highlights:** Instructional videos, Informative articles, Retrieval practice quizzes, Lab equipment guides, Lab maintenance tutorials, Solutions preparation, Microscopy techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is Pocket_Lab free?

Pocket_Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Pocket_Lab is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Pocket_Lab averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Physics Lab AR nor Pocket_Lab shows ads.

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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.*