Comparison

Physical Science vs Physics

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

Head to head
About

Physical Science

Features
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Science Animations: Physical Science Animations for Secondary School will learners to get a better understanding of concepts in Physical Science subjects. The concepts are explained in a visual, dynamic and interactive way. This app does not replace the teacher or handbook but is a valuable additional source for teachers. It is also important that learners should play on their own with this app. Topics covered by the app include the following: Forces and Vectors; Stress and Pressure; Moment of force and torque; Velocity and Acceleration; Gravitation and planets; Momentum and Impulse; Energy; Waves and Oscillations; Basic Electric Circuit; Kinetic theory of Gasses; and Stereoscopy.

About

Physics

This interactive reference app provides a comprehensive collection of physics terms, formulas, and calculators. It's designed to help users prepare for tests and Olympiads by offering clear explanations, interactive tables, and internal search functionality.

Highlights
  • 280+ physics terms and definitions
  • 250+ categorized physics formulas
  • 180+ interactive calculators
  • Interactive tables for knowledge assimilation
  • Internal search for terms and formulas
  • Convenient in-app navigation
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“Physics - Formulas and Calculators” is an interactive reference book of terms, formulas and tables. In the reference book you will find theory, terms and formulas divided into categories. Each formula contains a concise description as well as variable designations. With our app you will be able to prepare for physics tests or Olympiads. In this app we have collected for you: - 280+ terms, words and phrases that are characteristic designations for the term; - 250+ formulas that are categorized by the main sections of physics; - 180+ calculators that will help you at any time. With their help you will cope with any problem, equation or example; - A collection of interactive tables, with the help of which you can: informally assimilate the topic, consciously work with educational literature and independently eliminate gaps in knowledge; - Internal search by terms and formulas; - Convenient navigation in the application. “Physics - Formulas and Calculators” will help you: 1. Prepare for a lesson, exam or Olympiad at any time; 2. Deepen your knowledge in your favorite subject; 3. Learn formulas in physics; 4. Understand and memorize new terms and their meanings; 5. Recall or find the correct formula; 6. Solve any problem with our calculators. Prepare for exams and Olympiads with your mobile. Now you have a new tool that will help you more than once on a test, practical work or in preparation for exams.

Screenshots

Physical Science4 screens
Physics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Physics at Free against Physical Science's $15.99. Physical Science's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence and ads 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

Physics is free to download; Physical Science costs $15.99 up front. Physics sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Physical Science asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Physical Science ships an update every 3 months, Physics every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Physical Science versus Physics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysical SciencePhysics
Price$15.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWillie van SchalkwykNikita Chernykh

In-app purchases

None

Physical Science

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Physics

Subscriptions3
  • Professional 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Professional 6 Month$6.996 Months
  • Professional 12 Month$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Professional - unlimited$24.99

Questions

Is Physical Science free?
Physical Science costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Physics free?
Physics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Physical Science or Physics have ads?
Neither Physical Science nor Physics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Physical Science or Physics?
Physical Science ships an update every 3 months, and Physics every 2 months. Most recently, Physical Science was updated on October 12, 2026 and Physics on October 18, 2026.

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