# Physics Lab AR vs Visual Physics

The clearest difference is rating: Physics Lab AR at 4.7 against Visual Physics's 4.3. Physics Lab AR also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 8). Visual Physics's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Visual Physics sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Physics Lab AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 8, 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 71% of Visual Physics'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, Visual Physics every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | Visual Physics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-physics/id1618428816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 81 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) | [NLYTN LEARNING SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618428818) |

## 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


### Visual Physics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-physics/id1618428816)

Master physics with animated videos and interactive problem-solving tools. This app simplifies complex concepts for students preparing for competitive exams or anyone wanting a deeper understanding of physics.

**Highlights:** 2500+ Animated Physics Videos, 4500+ Problems with Solutions, Structured Learning Path, Interactive Problem-Solving, Visual Tricks for Faster Solving, Conceptual Clarifications

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Day Full Course Trial | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months - Super Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month - Super Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months - Super Sale | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year - Mega Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months - Target 2024 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months - Super Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year - Super Saver | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year - Target 2024 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year - English Only | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year - Super Sale | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2 Years - Super Sale | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is Visual Physics free?

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

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

Physics Lab AR is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Visual Physics averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

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

Neither Physics Lab AR nor Visual Physics shows ads.

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

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and Visual Physics every 5 weeks. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on September 24, 2026 and Visual Physics on September 17, 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.*