Comparison

Sci vs Experimentor

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

Head to head
About

Sci

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一、Basic Description 1、This software is mainly used in the digital experiment of primary and middle schools, including physical, chemical and biological experiments. 2、To work properly, the software needs to be used with sensors and bluetooth transmitter modules (sensors are connected to bluetooth launch modules). The sensor data is sent to the receiving end of the iPad or iPhone via a connected bluetooth module. 3、The software operates on portable mobile devices such as iphone or ipad, which has bluetooth low power consumption of BLE 4.0. 4、The overall design of this software adopts the Qt5.12.0 technical framework and Objective-C mixing method. δΊŒγ€Use Instructions 1、Start the App software,scan the QR code on the back of the wireless transmitter module, and establish the connection between the mobile terminal and the module. 2、There are three kinds of software in App: general, special, and data upload software. β€’ General software The general software has a "one-to-several" function, which supports four-channel parallel data logging and data recording, calculating, and graph analysis, without shifting the software interface. β€’ The special software The special software is a software package composed of multiple independent software interfaces. Each independent software interface corresponds to a scientific experiment or inquiry project. According to project requirements, special software presets the corresponding operation steps and sequence. The current list of specific items for specific software is as follows: β€’ Data Upload The data stored in the module can be uploaded to the mobile terminal by the data upload software. For easy control, it is recommended that the software be installed on the device with a screen of 4.7 inches and above. Please ensure that the operating system version is iOS 11.0 or above.

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Experimentor

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Experimentor turns your iPhone into a powerful science data collection tool. With 16 built-in sensors, live charts, a customizable dashboard, web streaming, and AI-powered vision β€” it's the easiest way to run real experiments and learn about the world around you. COLLECT DATA FROM 16 SENSORS β€’ Motion: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Gravity, Linear Acceleration, Rotation β€’ Environment: Barometer (altitude & pressure), Location (GPS coordinates, speed, altitude), Sound Level (microphone), Light Level (camera) β€’ Device: Battery, Screen Brightness, Proximity β€’ Connectivity: Wi-Fi & Cellular signal strength β€’ AI Vision: Object Detection and People Counter (powered by YOLO) REAL-TIME VISUALIZATION β€’ Watch live charts update as you collect data β€’ See min, max, average, and latest readings for every variable β€’ Switch between sensors with a tap β€’ Mark important moments during recording with markers STREAM TO ANY BROWSER β€’ Turn on the built-in web server and open the URL on any Chromebook, laptop, or tablet β€’ Scan the QR code or type the URL into Chrome β€” no app install needed β€’ Live dashboard with sensor cards, sparkline charts, and a data table β€’ Uses Server-Sent Events β€” works on any modern browser over your local Wi-Fi CUSTOMIZABLE DASHBOARD β€’ Build your own live dashboard with 4 widget types: Gauge, Number, Bar, and Sparkline β€’ Pick any sensor variable for each widget β€’ Stream real-time data to all widgets at once β€’ Rearrange and customize your layout FLEXIBLE UNITS β€’ Tap any unit label to instantly convert (G-force ↔ m/sΒ², radians ↔ degrees, kPa ↔ atm, and more) β€’ 30+ unit conversions across acceleration, angles, distance, speed, pressure, temperature, and altitude EXPERIMENT TEMPLATES β€’ 12 ready-to-go experiment templates for quick setup β€’ Covers physics, environmental science, and everyday curiosity β€’ Great for homework, science fairs, and classroom demos EXPORT YOUR DATA β€’ Export to CSV for spreadsheets or JSON for code β€’ Share results with classmates and teachers β€’ All data is collected and stored on your device β€” nothing is ever uploaded CONTEXTUAL HELP EVERYWHERE β€’ Every screen has a (?) info button explaining all buttons and features β€’ Built-in walkthrough tour and complete help guide β€’ Kid-friendly language and step-by-step instructions β€’ No account required, no ads, no tracking Whether you're measuring the acceleration of a roller coaster, mapping sound levels around your school, streaming live data to a Chromebook, counting objects with AI, or tracking air pressure during a storm β€” Experimentor makes it easy, fun, and educational.

Screenshots

Sci4 screens
Experimentor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sci at none against Experimentor's 6. Sci also leads on device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Experimentor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Sci asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Sci versus Experimentor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSciExperimentor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size86 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerε±±δΈœθΏœε€§ζœ—ε¨ζ•™θ‚²η§‘ζŠ€θ‚‘δ»½ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈFeraco media Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Sci

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Experimentor

One-time6
  • Forces & Motion Lab Pack$2.99
  • Waves & Sound Lab Pack$2.99
  • Earth & Weather Lab Pack$2.99
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  • Energy Lab Pack$2.99
  • Magnets & Fields Lab Pack$2.99
  • All Lab Packs$9.99

Questions

Is Sci free?
Sci is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Experimentor free?
Experimentor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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