# Physics Lab AR vs VEXcode GO

The clearest difference is rating: Physics Lab AR at 4.7 against VEXcode GO's 3.2. Physics Lab AR also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 22) and device support (3 vs 1). VEXcode GO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Physics Lab AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 22, 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 VEXcode GO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | VEXcode GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** | [3.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vexcode-go/id1501754061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 727 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [VEX Robotics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162973741) |

## 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


### VEXcode GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vexcode-go/id1501754061)

This coding environment offers a consistent, intuitive interface for students of all ages to learn programming through robotics. It simplifies robot control and programming with a drag-and-drop block system, making computer science accessible and engaging.

**Highlights:** Consistent interface across devices and levels, Drag-and-drop block coding, Robot control and programming, Built-in video tutorials, Cross-language support for blocks and comments, Educator-written help resources

**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 VEXcode GO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Physics Lab AR or VEXcode GO?

Physics Lab AR is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while VEXcode GO averages 3.2 from 22 ratings.

### Do Physics Lab AR or VEXcode GO have ads?

Neither Physics Lab AR nor VEXcode GO shows ads.

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

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and VEXcode GO every 2 months. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on September 22, 2026 and VEXcode GO on July 5, 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.*