# Physics Lab AR vs Enigma Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Physics Lab AR at 48% against Enigma Simulator's 0%. Physics Lab AR also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Enigma Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Physics Lab AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Physics Lab AR's written reviews are positive against 0% of Enigma Simulator's.

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, Enigma Simulator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | Enigma Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enigma-simulator/id1436509818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **47.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [涛 殷](https://appshunter.io/developer/478791127) |

## 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


### Enigma Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enigma-simulator/id1436509818)

This app simulates the Enigma cipher machine, a historical device used for encryption and decryption. It demonstrates how the machine's rotors, plugboard, and indicator lights work to create complex ciphers, making frequency analysis ineffective.

**Highlights:** Enigma machine simulation, Rotor and plugboard mechanics, Indicator light display, Demonstrates complex substitution, Educational cryptography tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RMB18-Ad Free | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is Enigma Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Physics Lab AR or Enigma Simulator?

Physics Lab AR is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Enigma Simulator averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Physics Lab AR or Enigma Simulator have ads?

Enigma Simulator shows ads; Physics Lab AR does not.

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

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and Enigma Simulator every 6 months. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on October 14, 2026 and Enigma Simulator on October 6, 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.*