# Physics Lab AR vs AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AR at 100% against Physics Lab AR's 47%. AR also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Physics Lab AR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 AR sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, AR every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 441 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [AR-Physics UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780209828) |

## 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


### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-physics/id6451423436)

Explore Physics, Math, and Astronomy through interactive Augmented Reality experiments and AI-powered learning. Engage with digital simulations, flashcards, and quizzes for school, homework, and exam preparation.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality experiments, AI-powered learning assistance, Interactive simulations, Flashcards and quizzes, Exam preparation tools, Digital lab equipment

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR-Physics | $2.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AR-Physics | $6.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics | $24.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics | $39.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics | $39.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is AR free?

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

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

Neither Physics Lab AR nor AR shows ads.

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

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and AR every 8 days. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on September 24, 2026 and AR on September 18, 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.*