Comparison

MEL VR Science Simulations vs Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad

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

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About

MEL VR Science Simulations

Explore chemistry and physics through immersive virtual reality simulations and interactive labs. This app transforms learning complex scientific concepts into an engaging and entertaining experience, perfect for students and educators.

Highlights
  • Virtual reality science simulations
  • Interactive labs and lessons
  • Chemistry and physics curriculum alignment
  • Molecular and atomic level exploration
  • Interactive periodic table
  • Over 70 VR lessons, labs, and simulations
Features
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MEL VR Science Simulations is a growing series of science simulations, lessons, and labs covering chemistry and physics. Made to fit right into the school curriculum, virtual reality turns studying into an interactive and immersive experience, making learning entertaining. Become a researcher in a scientific laboratory You will enter the MEL Virtual Laboratory, where you will zoom in on such seemingly simple objects like a pencil or a balloon, fly between molecules and atoms, and understand the differences between solids and gaseous substances at a molecular level! Immerse yourself in the world of chemistry and physics and see how it looks from the inside. With the virtual reality glasses you will see chemical compounds and physical reactions inside everyday objects. Don’t memorize, understand! It’s not enough to memorize formulas from a textbook. To understand the concepts of science, shrink down to the molecular and atomic level, immerse yourself in different types of matter and see how atoms and molecules interact from a whole new perspective. Online school in virtual reality It is difficult to retain the attention of children with formulas and boring textbooks. Immersed in virtual reality, nothing distracts from study. Short 5-minute VR lessons, interactive labs, and simulations are an excellent way to understand complex chemical and physical concepts through engaging visualizations. With MEL VR Science Simulations, science becomes a favorite subject at home and at school. To cover all the main topics, at present the application contains a growing library of over 70 VR lessons, labs, and simulations: Discover that an atom consists of a tiny nucleus, surrounded by an electron cloud. Learn about the three main subatomic particles: electrons, protons and neutrons. You will see how atoms are arranged in ordinary items like pencils and balloons. Find out that atoms in solids do not remain motionless, but are in motion all the time! Dive into gaseous helium and see how these atoms behave. What happens with atoms when the temperature increases? In the interactive laboratory you can assemble any atoms, and study the structure of their electron orbitals. Assemble any molecule and see how they take shape. Learn the difference between the structural and skeletal formula. Look at the real position of atoms in a molecule and the bonds between them. Use our interactive periodic table to find out how the periodic table is arranged. Why the elements are placed in this order, and what information you can learn from the position of an element in the periodic table. You can select any element, and see the structure of its atoms and electron configuration. MEL VR Science simulations also has lessons, labs, and simulations covering isotopes, electrons, ions,the periodic table, molecular formulas, isomers, electrostatics and much more. The future of education is already here, download the MEL VR Science simulations application right now! All content is also available to view in 2D. Language options available. For educational licensing or bulk purchasing, contact vr@melscience.com

About

Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad

Explore science concepts through immersive virtual reality with step-by-step project guidance. This companion app enhances physical toys with VR experiences like space exploration and weather phenomena. An activation code from a retail pack is needed, or in-app purchases are available.

Highlights
  • Immersive VR learning experiences
  • Step-by-step project instructions
  • Explore space and weather
  • Companion to physical toys
  • Hand-held full-screen mode available
Features
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Join Bill Nye’s Science Squad for an immersive virtual reality learning experience! Step into the lab with Bill Nye’s Science Squad VR as we explore everything from rocket science to the inner workings of the human body and more! Follow along as Bill walks you through step-by-step instructions for hands-on projects. Then blast off to explore the cosmos or jump into extreme weather with immersive experiences in virtual reality! Please note that this app works best when used alongside the physical toys and projects. An activation code is required and found within the retail pack sold in stores. If you do not have a code, the VR experiences can be purchased inside the app. The VR goggles inside the retail packs are required for a true VR experience, though a hand-held full-screen mode is also available. For more information please visit https://www.abacusbrands.com/collections/bill-nye Abacus paid service terms: https://www.abacusbrands.com/pages/terms-condition-and-privacy-policy Privacy policy: https://www.abacusbrands.com/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

MEL VR Science Simulations4 screens
Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad at 4.5 against MEL VR Science Simulations's 3.8. Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). MEL VR Science Simulations's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MEL VR Science Simulations sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEL VR Science Simulations has 90 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEL VR Science Simulations ships an update every 2 months, Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MEL VR Science Simulations versus Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEL VR Science SimulationsBill Nye’s VR Science Squad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (90 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB1.6 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEL Science LimitedAbacus

Customer experience

MEL VR Science Simulations

All ratings89 ratings
Positive68.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative28.1%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative34.1%

Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MEL VR Science Simulations

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • VR headset not working
  • Screens not aligned in VR
  • VR headset is trash
  • Cannot interact in VR
  • App is broken/malfunctioning
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  • Blank screen on opening
  • Audio quit working
  • No sound playback
  • VR doesn't work at all

Requested features

7 requests
  • More free lessons/content
  • Instructions on VR interaction
  • Fix chemical formula errors (H2O4S)
  • More labs/content
  • Add Russian language support
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  • Support for latest iPhones
  • Ability to select real-world objects for analysis

Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

MEL VR Science Simulations

One-time8
  • Atoms lessons pack$9.99
  • Periodic Table lessons pack$9.99
  • Molecules lessons pack$9.99
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  • Gas Laws lessons pack$9.99
  • Isomerism lessons pack$9.99
  • Electrostatics lessons pack$9.99
  • Temperature lessons pack$9.99
  • Substances lessons pack$9.99
5 purchases

Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad

Subscriptions1
  • All App Content$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Body Lab VR$9.99
  • Rocket Lab VR$9.99
  • Weather Lab VR$9.99
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  • Chem Lab VR$9.99

Questions

Is MEL VR Science Simulations free?
MEL VR Science Simulations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad free?
Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MEL VR Science Simulations or Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad?
Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad is rated higher. MEL VR Science Simulations averages 3.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do MEL VR Science Simulations or Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad have ads?
Neither MEL VR Science Simulations nor Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MEL VR Science Simulations or Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad?
MEL VR Science Simulations ships an update every 2 months, and Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad every 3 weeks. Most recently, MEL VR Science Simulations was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bill Nye’s VR Science Squad on November 4, 2026.

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