Comparison

Circuitry vs AR

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

Head to head
About

Circuitry

Build and simulate electronic circuits in an intuitive 3D environment. This app offers lightning-fast analysis and a user-friendly interface, making complex engineering accessible. Circuits are saved as documents for easy sharing and management across devices.

Highlights
  • 3D circuit building
  • GPU-accelerated analysis
  • Intuitive 3D interface
  • Document-based circuit files
  • Component placement and connection
  • Resistor, voltage source, light bulb components
Features
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Welcome to Circuitry - the world's first and only 3D circuit builder! INSANELY FAST Circuitry uses an optimized, GPU-accelerated network analysis algorithm that will blow your mind. It can calculate the voltages and currents of even the largest circuits in the blink of an eye - an insanely fast blinking eye! SUPER DUPER EASY TO USE While most circuit simulators are stuck in the stone age when it comes to usability, Circuitry takes you on a time-travel journey to the future. Its' 3D interface and intuitive controls will instantly feel familiar - no lengthy tutorials required. DOCUMENT-BASED Every circuit you build in Circuitry is a file. That way, they integrate perfectly into your existing files and can be used exactly the same way: you can duplicate and modify them, share them, and they are available to you on all your devices. HOW TO USE: 1. Place components by dragging from the toolkit to the canvas. 2. Connect components by tapping the sides of the components in cabling mode. 3. Delete or modify components by long pressing on them. AVAILABLE COMPONENTS: - Resistor - Voltage source - Light bulb

About

AR

Explore Physics, Math, and Astronomy through interactive Augmented Reality experiments and AI-powered learning. Engage with digital simulations, flashcards, and quizzes for school, homework, and exam preparation.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality experiments
  • AI-powered learning assistance
  • Interactive simulations
  • Flashcards and quizzes
  • Exam preparation tools
  • Digital lab equipment
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Introducing AR-Physics – the first Augmented Reality app for Physics, Math, and Astronomy, designed for both school and home. Experience Physics, simulations, and AI-powered learning like never before – perfect for school, homework, flashcards, Quizlet-style practice, and exam prep (Abi & Abitur). DIGITAL EXPERIMENTS All experiments are included in the app – no expensive lab equipment required. Study with interactive simulations at home, in class, or on the go. Our unique concept combines AR experiments, flashcards, and quizzes to help you master Physics and Math faster and more effectively. AUGMENTED REALITY & AI Discover a completely new way to learn! Easily adjust parameters and watch your AR simulations change in real time. Use AR to view experiments from every angle and AI to instantly answer your Physics and Math questions. FOR STUDENTS Perfect for school, studying, homework, flashcards, and exam prep (Abi/Abitur). Physics and Math become engaging, hands-on, and interactive. Prepare easily with flashcards, quizzes, and simulations – just like Quizlet, but with AR and AI. FOR TEACHERS Make your classes more modern and interactive. Engage your students with AR experiments, AI-powered assistance, and quiz features to make Physics more accessible and fun. Geschäftsbedingungen: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Datenschutz: https://arphysics.de/datenschutz

Screenshots

Circuitry4 screens
AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AR at 100% against Circuitry's 51%. AR also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). Circuitry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. AR sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Circuitry asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circuitry ships an update every 4 months, AR every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Circuitry versus AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircuitryAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (155 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings155 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB441 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffael KaehnAR-Physics UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Customer experience

Circuitry

All ratings155 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral12.9%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral13.5%
Negative35.1%

AR

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Circuitry

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App doesn't work after download
  • Blank white screen on opening
  • App won't open, only shows a folder
  • Lights won't turn on
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  • Cannot close circuits properly

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add more components (diodes, transistors, capacitors, inductors, speakers, microphones, resistors, switches, LEDs, displays, transformers)
  • Add labels/names for components
  • Add intensity and voltage for cables
  • Add undo/redo buttons
  • Add tutorials or guidance videos
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  • Allow moving placed components
  • Add polarity for components
  • Add graphical representation of current flow
  • Add export of 2D schematic
  • Support DC and AC circuits
  • Allow use of virtual meters
  • Add oscilloscope function (graph vs time)
  • Improve UI intuitiveness
  • Add sample circuits

AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Circuitry

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

AR

Subscriptions8
  • AR-Physics7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • AR-Physics Weekly$3.997 Days
  • AR-Physics7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • AR-Physics Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • AR-Physics7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • AR-Physics$39.991 Year
  • AR-Physics7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • AR-Physics Pro7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Circuitry free?
Circuitry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR free?
AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Circuitry or AR have ads?
Neither Circuitry nor AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circuitry or AR?
Circuitry ships an update every 4 months, and AR every 8 days. Most recently, Circuitry was updated on October 7, 2026 and AR on October 15, 2026.

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