# Physics Lab AR vs Material Engineering

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Physics Lab AR at 1.8K against Material Engineering's 1. Physics Lab AR also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Material Engineering's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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 Material Engineering sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Material Engineering holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, Material Engineering every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | Material Engineering |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/material-engineering/id6739977362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 17 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) | [Forwa Elade Wunde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685241344) |

## 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


### Material Engineering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/material-engineering/id6739977362)

Master material science concepts with an engaging quiz app. Explore diverse topics, receive instant feedback, and track your progress. Perfect for students, professionals, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of materials.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive quizzes on various material types, Expert-designed challenging questions, Instant feedback with detailed explanations, Personalized progress tracking and analytics, Diverse quiz modes (practice, timed, topic-focused), Achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 9000 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is Material Engineering free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Physics Lab AR or Material Engineering?

Material Engineering is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Material Engineering averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Physics Lab AR nor Material Engineering shows ads.

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

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and Material Engineering every 3 months. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on September 27, 2026 and Material Engineering on July 6, 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.*