# Physics Lab AR vs Physics Master

The clearest difference is rating: Physics Lab AR at 4.7 against Physics Master's 2.0. Physics Lab AR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Physics Master sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Physics Lab AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Physics Lab AR's written reviews are positive against 50% of Physics Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, Physics Master every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | Physics Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-master/id1457499638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [Optimization Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082932084) |

## 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


### Physics Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-master/id1457499638)

This app aids high school and undergraduate students in learning physics. It offers key concepts, formulas, practice questions with solutions, tutorial videos, and simulations to enhance understanding and problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Key physics concepts and formulas, Practice and challenge question solutions, Tutorial videos, Quiz questions with feedback, Physical process simulations, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Level Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Level Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Level Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Super Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 Reward Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 + Bonus 10 Reward Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 + Bonus 20 Reward Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 + Bonus 30 Reward Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 + Bonus 40 Reward Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 + Bonus 50 Reward Points | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 + Bonus 100 Reward Points | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is Physics Master free?

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

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

Physics Lab AR is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Physics Master averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Physics Master shows ads; Physics Lab AR does not.

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

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and Physics Master every 6 weeks. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on September 22, 2026 and Physics Master on June 1, 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.*