Comparison

Physics Lab AR vs SnapLearn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Physics Lab AR

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
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Are you a curious student eager to explore deeper into the physics world? Are you a science enthusiast who wants to share your ideas with others? Are you an adventurer bounded by textbook instructions and budget limits? Are you a romantic dreaming of having your own customized galaxy? Are you a teacher who wants to use fun and interactive demonstrations in your physics lessons? Learn science by doing experiments in your virtual lab with Physics Lab. With our new AR mode, you can even bring your experiments to life! In Physics Lab, you can play with various circuit components, build your own 3D electric circuits, and see how they work in real time. With 100+ circuit components to choose from (and more coming soon), the possibilities are endless. Plus, all of our experiments are backed by science and calculated with precise numbers, so you can learn and have fun at the same time. Physics Lab is not only for students, but for teachers too! Use it to demonstrate experiments in class, and help your students learn and explore in a new way. And because it's virtual, you don't have to worry about expensive lab equipment or safety concerns. Explore with freedom - Pick from 100+ circuit components (more coming!) - Drag them from the toolbox to the virtual desk and connect them the way you like - All experiment results are backed by science and calculated in precise numbers - Design your own galaxy or load from our solar system - Electromagnetic experiments with field line visualization Better than real life - Set properties of circuit components to different figures and observe changes of behavior and stats in real time - One-click to turn what you have built into an editable circuit diagram and vice versa - No expenses on lab equipments, no worry about safety issues A lab for everyone - Teachers have been using Physics Lab to demonstrate experiments and assist teaching in class - Students, in primary or high schools, can learn science and explore freely anywhere, anytime - Kids or not, curious minds now have their own virtual lab to learn knowledge by doing experiments Whether you're a teacher, student, or just someone who loves learning about physics, Physics Lab has something for everyone. Connect with us and let us know what you think, and check out our subscription options to access even more experiments and components. We can't wait to see what you create! Email: turtlesim@u.northwestern.edu =========================== Concerning Component Subscription During your subscription period, you will have access to all paid components for free, including future ones. 1) Subscription periods are one month long and will be charged to your iTunes Account at the time of purchase. 2) Your subscription is linked to your Physics Lab account. 3) You will be charged for renewals 24 hours before the end of the current period, and will be notified of the cost. 4) You can manage your subscriptions at any time in your Account Settings. 5) By purchasing a subscription, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use: https://static.turtlesim.com/products/Term-Of-Use.txt Privacy Policy: https://static.turtlesim.com/products/Privacy-Policy.txt

About

SnapLearn

This AI-powered learning assistant helps students understand complex concepts by explaining exam points, allowing for follow-up questions, and implementing spaced repetition for memorization. It offers features like desktop widgets, focus timers, and personalized study management.

Highlights
  • AI explanation of exam points
  • Interactive Q&A for deeper understanding
  • Spaced repetition for memorization
  • Desktop widgets for quick access
  • Focus timer with lock screen integration
  • Personalized study management by stage
  • On-device data storage and iCloud sync
Features
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拍一张题,真正学会它。 SnapLearn 是为高中生、大学生和备考人群(考研 / 考公 / 四六级)打造的 AI 学习助手:不止给答案——AI 先讲透考点,再帮你用间隔复习真正记住。 【AI 讲透考点】 拍照识别题目后,AI 先判断这道题「考察什么」,你确认后再展开讲解:核心概念、通用解法、易错提醒,分步说清「是什么、怎么用」。不纠结 OCR 对复杂公式的识别误差,聚焦真正重要的考点。 【追问到懂为止】 像问老师一样,围绕这道题持续追问。AI 保持完整上下文,哪里不懂问哪里。 【间隔复习,打败遗忘曲线】 一键把题目变成记忆卡片,SM-2 算法自动安排复习节奏,到点提醒。 【桌面小组件,不用打开 App】 「今日复习」小组件把待复习任务放在桌面上:还剩几张、先复习哪张,一眼看到;点一下直达复习页,每天多一次自然召回。iPhone 全尺寸可选,iPad 更有大 / 超大尺寸,双列展示更多待复习卡片。 【番茄钟,锁住专注】 学习时开个番茄钟:倒计时同步显示在锁屏和灵动岛上,不用解锁就能看进度。每次专注自动计入学习统计,看得到自己每天的投入。 【记下你当时的思路】 保存卡片时记录自己的解题思路和踩过的坑,复习时对照回忆——这比任何标准答案都有效。 【按阶段管理学习】 高三、考研、考公……每个阶段有独立的复习队列和学科列表。阶段切换自动归档旧卡片,不让两年前的三角函数混进考研数学的复习里。 【你的数据,只属于你】 题目与卡片全部存储在你的设备上,通过你自己的 iCloud 同步。无广告、无账号体系。使用 AI 解析前,App 会明确告知发送的内容与接收方并取得你的同意;题目文本经云端 AI 服务(阿里云百炼·通义千问)处理后即时返回,服务端不存储题目、不关联你的身份。 【免费额度】 每天 5 道题的 AI 讲解免费;超出后仍可正常使用拍照记录、间隔复习、统计等全部功能。 AI 辅助理解工具,不替代教师和教材。

Screenshots

Physics Lab AR4 screens
SnapLearn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnapLearn at 100% against Physics Lab AR's 48%. SnapLearn also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Physics Lab AR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Physics Lab AR sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. SnapLearn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Physics Lab AR versus SnapLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics Lab ARSnapLearn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurtle Sim LLC孝伟 李

Customer experience

Physics Lab AR

All ratings1,811 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative45.1%

SnapLearn

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Physics Lab AR

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve stability and reduce crashes

SnapLearn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Physics Lab AR

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Component Subscription$1.491 Month
One-time6
  • 60 Diamonds$0.99
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 120 Diamonds$1.99
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  • 300 Diamonds$4.99
  • 680 Diamonds$9.99
  • 1280 Diamonds$19.99
None

SnapLearn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Physics Lab AR free?
Physics Lab AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapLearn free?
SnapLearn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Physics Lab AR or SnapLearn have ads?
Neither Physics Lab AR nor SnapLearn shows ads.

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