Sugar Simulation vs AR Memory DC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sugar Simulation
Explore the science of sugar dissolving in water and water evaporating. This educational tool visually demonstrates particle behavior, aligning with physical science curriculum for grade 5.
- Particle behavior simulation
- Sugar dissolving in water
- Water evaporation visualization
- Physical science curriculum alignment
- Grade 5 science module resource
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This simulation shows what happens to particles when sugar dissolves in water and water evaporates. This resource is aligned with the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom grade 5 physical science module, "How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?"
AR Memory DC
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The National Mall in Washington, DC is at the center of national memory in the United States. It features several world class history museums, iconic memorials and many historical markers. Yet, much of the nation’s painful history remains forgotten, especially in the open spaces of the Mall. The National Mall Memory AR app helps you discover and learn about some of the more difficult chapters in US history. Select the AR function, look through the camera to see virtual historical markers near you on the Mall. Look at the map to find the location of all virtual markers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AR Memory DC at every 16 months against Sugar Simulation's every 77 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sugar Simulation ships an update every 77 months, AR Memory DC every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sugar Simulation | AR Memory DC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 77 months | Every 16 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Smithsonian Institution | Ka Man Yan |
In-app purchases
Sugar Simulation
No in-app purchases
AR Memory DC
No in-app purchases
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