# Physics Lab AR vs Electrical Wiring Simulator

The clearest difference is monetization model: Physics Lab AR at free with in-app purchases against Electrical Wiring Simulator's paid. Physics Lab AR also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 38%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 371). On price, rating, 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 and Electrical Wiring Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Physics Lab AR against 4.6 for Electrical Wiring Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 371 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Physics Lab AR's written reviews are positive against 38% of Electrical Wiring Simulator's.

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, Electrical Wiring Simulator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | Electrical Wiring Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** | [4.6 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-wiring-simulator/id1638500625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 371 |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 177 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [Louie Juera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638500957) |

## 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


### Electrical Wiring Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-wiring-simulator/id1638500625)

Practice real-world electrical wiring skills with interactive, step-by-step simulations. Learn load control, parallel/series wiring, and troubleshooting without tools or risk. Ideal for students and aspiring electricians.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step simulations, Real-world wiring practice, Load control and switching, Parallel and series wiring, Electrical diagram learning, Troubleshooting practice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EWS Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Promo Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is Electrical Wiring Simulator free?

Electrical Wiring Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Physics Lab AR or Electrical Wiring Simulator?

Physics Lab AR is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Electrical Wiring Simulator averages 4.6 from 371 ratings.

### Do Physics Lab AR or Electrical Wiring Simulator have ads?

Neither Physics Lab AR nor Electrical Wiring Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Physics Lab AR or Electrical Wiring Simulator?

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and Electrical Wiring Simulator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on September 28, 2026 and Electrical Wiring Simulator on September 27, 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.*