# Physics Lab AR vs 中学化学实验室

The clearest difference is ads: Physics Lab AR at none against 中学化学实验室's shown. Physics Lab AR also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 32) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). 中学化学实验室's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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 中学化学实验室 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.9K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Physics Lab AR's written reviews are positive against 67% of 中学化学实验室'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, 中学化学实验室 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | 中学化学实验室 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** | [4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1569197690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 384 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [Shanghai Niwei Digital Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563677609) |

## 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


### 中学化学实验室

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1569197690)

This app provides a virtual chemistry lab experience for middle school students preparing for exams. It simulates essential experimental operations and procedures, allowing users to practice and master them in a safe, digital environment. The app covers a wide range of common chemistry experiments.

**Highlights:** Simulated chemistry experiments, Exam preparation focus, Covers essential lab procedures, Virtual apparatus assembly, Interactive learning modules, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 化学实验室VIP月会员体验 | $1.99 | per month |
| 获取一年化学实验VIP模拟体验 | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is 中学化学实验室 free?

中学化学实验室 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Physics Lab AR or 中学化学实验室?

Physics Lab AR is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while 中学化学实验室 averages 4.4 from 32 ratings.

### Do Physics Lab AR or 中学化学实验室 have ads?

中学化学实验室 shows ads; Physics Lab AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Physics Lab AR or 中学化学实验室?

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and 中学化学实验室 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on October 22, 2026 and 中学化学实验室 on October 16, 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.*