Comparison

MEL VR Science Simulations vs Discovery Space AR

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

Discovery Space AR

Features
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Transform STEM education with Discovery Space XR STEM Experiments, an innovative app that brings Mixed-Reality environments into the classroom! Engage with interactive experiences that make science experiments come alive and bring abstract concepts down to earth. Key Features: - Interactive 3D Experiments: Explore physics experiments like the Simple Pendulum, the Photoelectric Effect, the Lunar Phases and Photosynthesis. - Scalable application design that can host additional experiments. - AR Mode: Overlay experiments in the real world using smart devices and anchor cards. - Full Experiment Control: Start, stop, pause, and adjust parameters like mass and length. Planned Features: - VR Mode: Immerse yourself in animated 3D models with realistic annotations (e.g., force vectors, wave patterns). - Seamless Web Integration: Experience experiments via WebGL for easy access on any device. - Action Logging: Track learning progress with detailed activity logs. Perfect for educators, students, and science enthusiasts, Discovery Space XR STEM Experiments enhances remote and in-class learning with hands-on digital labs. Experience STEM like never before! Download now and step into the future of learning! Developed in the framework of the EU funded Erasmus+ Forward Looking project Discovery Space: An AI-Enhanced Classroom for Deeper Learning in STEM, by Athens Technology Center S.A. The Discovery Space project started in January 2023 and ends in December 2025 and proposes the development of a roadmap for the AI-Enhanced Classroom for Deeper Learning in STEM that facilitates the transformation of the traditional classroom into an environment that promotes scientific exploration and monitors and supports the development of key skills for all students. The project proposes an Exploratory Learning Environment (Discovery Space) to facilitate students’ inquiry and problem-solving skills while they are working with virtual and remote labs as well as with Mixed Reality experiments to enhance the learning experience and improve problem solving skills. Funded by the European Union under grant agreement No 101086701. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. All Rights Reserved © 2025.

Screenshots

MEL VR Science Simulations4 screens
Discovery Space AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discovery Space AR at none against MEL VR Science Simulations's 8. MEL VR Science Simulations's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. MEL VR Science Simulations sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Discovery Space AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MEL VR Science Simulations versus Discovery Space AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEL VR Science SimulationsDiscovery Space AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEL Science LimitedATC SA

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
None

Discovery Space AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEL VR Science Simulations free?
MEL VR Science Simulations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Discovery Space AR free?
Discovery Space AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MEL VR Science Simulations or Discovery Space AR have ads?
Neither MEL VR Science Simulations nor Discovery Space AR shows ads.

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