3D Virtual Cell vs Relativistic Space
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Virtual Cell
Explore interactive 3D models of various cells and biological structures. Ideal for high school cytology classes, this app offers detailed views of animal cells, plant cells, bacteria, viruses, and DNA. Navigate and learn through intuitive touch controls.
- Interactive 3D cell models
- Animal cell, plant cell, euglena, paramecium, bacteria
- Virus and DNA molecule models
- Multi-language support (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
- Intuitive touch controls for navigation and manipulation
- High school cytology curriculum assistance
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The 3D Virtual Cell app was developed to assist Cytology classes for High School students. It brings interactive models of: animal cell, plant cell, euglena, paramecium, bacteria; plus a virus model (bacteriophage) and a DNA molecule. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Drag 1 finger to show captions, drag 2 fingers to rotate the model and 3 fingers to move it. Pinch to zoom.
Relativistic Space
This educational tool simulates the behavior of space and time at high speeds. Developed as part of a master's dissertation, it focuses on relativistic effects without considering acceleration.
- Relativistic velocity simulation
- Space-time behavior visualization
- Pedagogical tool
- Master's dissertation project
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This simple simulator shows how space and time behave at relativistic velocities. It was developed as a pedagogical tool as part of a master's dissertation at the Federal University of Espírito Santo. Thus, it does not take into account the acceleration effects of the spacecraft. It was developed in a partnership between Prof Thiéberson Gomes (UFES), Prof Flávio Gimenes (UFES) and student Luiz Henrique Gobbi, with computational support Rodrigo Marques.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Relativistic Space at Free against 3D Virtual Cell's $4.99. Relativistic Space also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 3D Virtual Cell's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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
Relativistic Space is free to download; 3D Virtual Cell costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
3D Virtual Cell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
3D Virtual Cell ships an update every 90 months, Relativistic Space every 75 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D Virtual Cell | Relativistic Space |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 90 months | Every 75 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Biosphera | Thieberson Gomes |
Customer experience
3D Virtual Cell
Relativistic Space
In-app purchases
3D Virtual Cell
No in-app purchases
Relativistic Space
No in-app purchases
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