Comparison

SciQuiz vs MindLabs STEM

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

Head to head
About

SciQuiz

Engage with over 45,000 science quizzes covering biology, chemistry, geography, and physics. Explore scientific concepts through interactive 3D models and discover the world of science with curated news summaries.

Highlights
  • Extensive quiz library (45,000+)
  • Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics topics
  • Interactive 3D molecule models
  • Microcosm exploration
  • Science and health news summaries
  • Experiment-based learning
Features
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Explore science through quizzes, interactive experiments, strategy games, and daily news — all in one app. SciQuiz includes more than 45,000 quiz questions covering Biology, Chemistry, Geography, and Physics to help students practice and strengthen their science knowledge. Interactive science tools let you explore the microscopic world in 3D. Render molecular structures, rotate and zoom models, and discover the beauty of atoms and molecules from every angle. Enjoy a collection of science-inspired puzzle and strategy games. Assemble molecules by sliding atoms across the board, rotate mirrors to guide laser beams through electronic circuits, and explore photons, superposition, and entanglement through interactive quantum physics gameplay. These games combine logic, planning, and real scientific concepts into fun hands-on challenges. Stay informed with a built-in science and health news summary featuring interesting discoveries, research, and current events.

About

MindLabs STEM

This app uses augmented reality to teach children ages 8+ core STEM concepts like energy, motion, and light. It combines digital challenges with physical cards for an interactive and research-based learning experience. Players can collaborate on designs in a creative mode.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality STEM learning
  • Interactive challenges
  • Collaborative CREATE mode
  • Physical card integration
  • Covers energy, motion, light, and more
  • Suitable for ages 8+
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MindLabs STEM is a magical learning tool for children ages 8 and older that covers STEM topics such as Energy & Circuits; Force & Motion through Simple Machines; Light & Sound and more! MindLabs combines a digital app, physical cards, and augmented reality in a fun, exciting, and research-based approach to learning core science and engineering concepts. Children practice concepts in a carefully sequenced series of interactive challenges. In the collaborative CREATE mode, they can create unlimited designs while playing with teammates in the same or different locations. Designed for one to four players, this open-ended learning experience sparks a child's interest in science, engineering, and the world around them. The MindLabs STEM app is FREE, but you need the physical cards to play! Download and print sample cards to try a quick demo here: www.exploremindlabs.com This product has been supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1913637 and National Institutes of Health Grant No. R43GM134813.

Screenshots

SciQuiz4 screens
MindLabs STEM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MindLabs STEM at none against SciQuiz's shown. MindLabs STEM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SciQuiz's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MindLabs STEM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SciQuiz has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SciQuiz ships an update every 3 months, MindLabs STEM every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SciQuiz versus MindLabs STEM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSciQuizMindLabs STEM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (53 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB549 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJianfeng WuExplore Interactive, Inc.

Customer experience

SciQuiz

All ratings53 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative23.8%

MindLabs STEM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SciQuiz

No in-app purchases

None

MindLabs STEM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SciQuiz free?
SciQuiz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindLabs STEM free?
MindLabs STEM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SciQuiz or MindLabs STEM?
MindLabs STEM is rated higher. SciQuiz averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while MindLabs STEM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SciQuiz or MindLabs STEM have ads?
SciQuiz shows ads; MindLabs STEM does not.
Which is updated more often, SciQuiz or MindLabs STEM?
SciQuiz ships an update every 3 months, and MindLabs STEM every 2 months. Most recently, SciQuiz was updated on October 25, 2026 and MindLabs STEM on October 25, 2026.

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