# Physics Lab AR vs Unreal Chemist

The clearest difference is ads: Physics Lab AR at none against Unreal Chemist's shown. Physics Lab AR also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 67) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Unreal Chemist's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 2 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 Unreal Chemist 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 67, 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 73% of Unreal Chemist'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, Unreal Chemist every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | Unreal Chemist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** | [4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unreal-chemist/id1597689215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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


### Unreal Chemist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unreal-chemist/id1597689215)

Explore a virtual chemistry lab on your phone. Mix chemicals, observe reactions, and conduct over 750 unique simulations with more than 150 available substances. Adjust variables like temperature and concentration to understand chemical principles.

**Highlights:** Mix chemicals for reactions, Burn salts for colorful flames, Heat elements for color emission, Adjust reactant concentration and quantity, Regulate reaction temperature, Control time flow (slow/fast forward), Monitor pH changes with indicators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Very educational for chemistry students
- 👍 Realistic looking and lots to do
- 🌟 Contains a heap of information
- 👍 Ads are occasional and not deterring
- 🚀 Amazing graphics and advanced features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some reactions are inaccurate
- 🐛 Buggy interface and features
- 💸 Many features behind a paywall
- 😩 Ads can be excessive
- 🤔 Free version is uninspiring

**Reported bugs**

- Sulfuric acid not dissolving with salts
- Heating solution during titration
- Watch ad for premium session not working
- Mixing game not always working intuitively
- Buttons on iPhone blocked by camera

**Requested features**

- Add more elements (e.g., Mn, H, O, Cl, F, Pb)
- Add more acids (e.g., Chloroauric acid, Vanadic acid, Perrhenic acid)
- Add more bases and solvents (e.g., styrofoam, polystyrene, ethanol, acetone)
- Add gases (e.g., Chlorine, Fluorine, Hydrogen, Oxygen)
- Option to specify amounts of chemicals to add


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is Unreal Chemist free?

Unreal Chemist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Physics Lab AR or Unreal Chemist?

Physics Lab AR is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Unreal Chemist averages 4.5 from 67 ratings.

### Do Physics Lab AR or Unreal Chemist have ads?

Unreal Chemist shows ads; Physics Lab AR does not.

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

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and Unreal Chemist every 2 weeks. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on October 17, 2026 and Unreal Chemist 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.*