# Physics Lab AR vs Circuitry

The clearest difference is rating: Physics Lab AR at 4.7 against Circuitry's 3.9. Physics Lab AR also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 155) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Circuitry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Circuitry asks for nothing beyond the download.

Physics Lab AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 155, 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 51% of Circuitry'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, Circuitry every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | Circuitry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** | [3.9 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuitry-3d-circuit-builder/id1476733898/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **51.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [Raffael Kaehn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234032836) |

## 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


### Circuitry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuitry-3d-circuit-builder/id1476733898)

Build and simulate electronic circuits in an intuitive 3D environment. This app offers lightning-fast analysis and a user-friendly interface, making complex engineering accessible. Circuits are saved as documents for easy sharing and management across devices.

**Highlights:** 3D circuit building, GPU-accelerated analysis, Intuitive 3D interface, Document-based circuit files, Component placement and connection, Resistor, voltage source, light bulb components

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Cool game idea
- 👍 Nice and 3D interface
- 🚀 Easy to use and perfect 3D
- 👍 Fun and simple
- 👍 Beautifully visual and interactive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Missing many components
- 😞 Limited functionality
- 😞 Not useful for professional work
- 😞 Inaccurate electrical simulation
- 😞 App is broken/crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- App doesn't work after download
- Blank white screen on opening
- App won't open, only shows a folder
- Lights won't turn on

**Requested features**

- Add more components (diodes, transistors, capacitors, inductors, speakers, microphones, resistors, switches, LEDs, displays, transformers)
- Add labels/names for components
- Add intensity and voltage for cables
- Add undo/redo buttons
- Add tutorials or guidance videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is Circuitry free?

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

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

Physics Lab AR is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Circuitry averages 3.9 from 155 ratings.

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

Neither Physics Lab AR nor Circuitry shows ads.

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

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and Circuitry every 4 months. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on September 28, 2026 and Circuitry on September 25, 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.*