# Pocket_Lab vs Unreal Chemist

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket_Lab at 5.0 against Unreal Chemist's 4.5. Pocket_Lab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Unreal Chemist's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unreal Chemist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocket_Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket_Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unreal Chemist has 68 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket_Lab | Unreal Chemist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lab/id1434261630/reviews)** | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unreal-chemist/id1597689215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happy Cyclops, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481730627) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket_Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-lab/id1434261630)

Learn essential laboratory techniques through engaging videos, articles, and retrieval practice quizzes. This app focuses on practical lab interaction and technical performance, going beyond basic protocols to ensure high-quality results. It covers a range of topics from basic equipment to advanced procedures.

**Highlights:** Instructional videos, Informative articles, Retrieval practice quizzes, Lab equipment guides, Lab maintenance tutorials, Solutions preparation, Microscopy techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Unreal Chemist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unreal-chemist/id1597689215)

Explore a virtual chemistry lab on your phone. Mix chemicals, observe reactions, and conduct over 750 unique simulations with more than 150 available substances. Adjust variables like temperature and concentration to understand chemical principles.

**Highlights:** Mix chemicals for reactions, Burn salts for colorful flames, Heat elements for color emission, Adjust reactant concentration and quantity, Regulate reaction temperature, Control time flow (slow/fast forward), Monitor pH changes with indicators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Very educational for chemistry students
- 👍 Realistic looking and lots to do
- 🌟 Contains a heap of information
- 👍 Ads are occasional and not deterring
- 🚀 Amazing graphics and advanced features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some reactions are inaccurate
- 🐛 Buggy interface and features
- 💸 Many features behind a paywall
- 😩 Ads can be excessive
- 🤔 Free version is uninspiring

**Reported bugs**

- Sulfuric acid not dissolving with salts
- Heating solution during titration
- Watch ad for premium session not working
- Mixing game not always working intuitively
- Buttons on iPhone blocked by camera

**Requested features**

- Add more elements (e.g., Mn, H, O, Cl, F, Pb)
- Add more acids (e.g., Chloroauric acid, Vanadic acid, Perrhenic acid)
- Add more bases and solvents (e.g., styrofoam, polystyrene, ethanol, acetone)
- Add gases (e.g., Chlorine, Fluorine, Hydrogen, Oxygen)
- Option to specify amounts of chemicals to add


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket_Lab free?

Pocket_Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Unreal Chemist free?

Unreal Chemist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket_Lab or Unreal Chemist?

Pocket_Lab is rated higher. Pocket_Lab averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Unreal Chemist averages 4.5 from 68 ratings.

### Do Pocket_Lab or Unreal Chemist have ads?

Unreal Chemist shows ads; Pocket_Lab does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*