# Physics Lab AR vs Science Simulations

Physics Lab AR and Science Simulations both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Science Simulations's written reviews are positive against 47% of Physics Lab AR's. Science Simulations also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Physics Lab AR's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. Science Simulations asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Physics Lab AR against 4.8 for Science Simulations. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Science Simulations's.

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, Science Simulations every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | Science Simulations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-simulations/id6744251352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [Wikimedia CH](https://appshunter.io/developer/997079562) |

## 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


### Science Simulations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-simulations/id6744251352)

Explore over 150 interactive chemistry and physics simulations to understand complex science concepts. This app offers an intuitive, game-like environment for learning at home or in the classroom, with offline access to educational resources.

**Highlights:** 150+ interactive simulations, Chemistry and physics concepts, Classroom and home use, Offline access, Game-like learning environment, Creative Commons licensed content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

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

### Is Science Simulations free?

Science Simulations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Physics Lab AR or Science Simulations?

Science Simulations is rated higher. Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Science Simulations averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Physics Lab AR nor Science Simulations shows ads.

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

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and Science Simulations every 3 months. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on September 24, 2026 and Science Simulations on August 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.*