# Physics Lab AR vs Studdy

Physics Lab AR and Studdy both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Studdy's written reviews are positive against 47% of Physics Lab AR's. Studdy also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, 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 Studdy sells 35 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 4.8 for Studdy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studdy has 13K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Physics Lab AR's written reviews are positive against 89% of Studdy's.

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, Studdy every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | Studdy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studdy-ai-tutor-and-math-solver/id6450114499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 177 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [Studdy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680988865) |

## 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


### Studdy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studdy-ai-tutor-and-math-solver/id6450114499)

This AI-powered tutor assists students with homework by providing step-by-step explanations for math and science problems. It offers personalized tutoring, video tutorials, and practice problems to help improve understanding and grades.

**Highlights:** AI-powered step-by-step problem solver, Photo scanning for homework problems, Personalized 1:1 AI tutoring, Video tutorials for complex topics, Practice problem generation, Graphing for visual understanding

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studdy Unlimited | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Studdy Unlimited | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Studdy Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Studdy Unlimited | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Studdy Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Studdy Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Studdy Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Power Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Studdy Lite | $9.99 | per month |
| Studdy Lite | $9.99 | per month |
| Studdy Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Studdy Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Studdy Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Power Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Studdy Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Studdy Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Studdy Unlimited | $29.99 | per month |
| Studdy Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Power Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Studdy Lite | $59.99 | per year |
| Studdy Unlimited | $59.99 | per year |
| Studdy Lite | $59.99 | per year |
| Studdy Unlimited | $59.99 | per year |
| Studdy Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| Studdy Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| Studdy Pro | $95.99 | per year |
| Studdy Unlimited | $99.99 | per year |
| Studdy Unlimited | $99.99 | per year |
| Studdy Unlimited | $143.99 | per year |
| Studdy Unlimited | $143.99 | per year |
| Studdy Unlimited | $179.99 | per year |
| Studdy Unlimited | $179.99 | per year |
| 5 Snaps Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Snaps Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Snaps Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful and accurate solutions
- 👍 Detailed step-by-step explanations
- 🤖 Powerful AI assistant
- 💡 Versatile for all subjects
- 🆓 Free to use with some limitations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free usage
- 💰 Paid version required for full access
- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate solutions
- 🔍 Camera issues with some users

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More free usage allowance
- Improved accuracy and reliability
- Enhanced user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is Studdy free?

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

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

Studdy is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Studdy averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

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

Neither Physics Lab AR nor Studdy shows ads.

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

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and Studdy every 10 days. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on September 24, 2026 and Studdy on September 24, 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.*