Comparison

LabStar vs PraxiLabs

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

Head to head
About

LabStar

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LabStar is about thinking, understanding, and communicating.  LabStar is developed by a team of professors, teachers, and engineers who share an aspiration of making Data Science an integral part of the mathematics and science education, both at school and outdoors. LabStar patent application names Corlu & Inan as co-inventors. LabStar is developed at and supported by Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul. The development and continuous improvement of LabStar is grounded in the Integrated Teaching Framework of Professor M. S. Corlu. The framework guides our actions in three domains: Hardware, Software, and Resources. We invest a considerable amount of our time to improve the software, regularly enrich supporting resources, and add new sensors and structures in the hardware domain. The LabStar operates on three main domains: Hardware, Software, and Resources. Hardware o LabStar Device o External sensors o Physical and virtual structures By purchasing LabStar device, you gain lifetime access to both the Software and Resources as an individual user. You may be eligible for up to 200 LabStar App subscription codes for your students. External sensors and structures are sold separately in order to keep your device at minimal price. Software o LabStar App o Classroom Mode By subscribing to our app, you gain annual access to both the Software and Resources as an individual user for the duration of your subscription. Free lite version of LabStar app allows you to analyze several sample datasets without any restrictions. Resources o Data sets o Lesson plans o A comic book o Teaching videos o Research results We encourage you to discover all the wonderful features of LabStar by yourself. Information screens, located on top right corner of several screens on LabStar app, are written to help you make the best out of this innovative learning tool. Because LabStar is designed with a focus on learning, it is not to be used for rigorous scientific endeavors nor as a statistics calculator. Please visit https://www.labstar.org to get to know more about LabStar and discover how you can be a part of our growing community.

About

PraxiLabs

This app offers a virtual laboratory for students to conduct science experiments safely and interactively. Explore over 186 experiments in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology on any device, receiving real-time feedback to enhance understanding.

Highlights
  • Virtual laboratory environment
  • Over 186 interactive experiments
  • Chemistry, Physics, and Biology modules
  • Real-time feedback on experiments
  • Safe and risk-free experimentation
  • Accessible on multiple devices
Features
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PraxiLabs is a virtual laboratory that provides students with a safe and engaging environment to learn about science. Take your lab with you and use it anywhere and on any device. PraxiLabs is designed to cater to the needs of students, educators alike, the platform leverages the latest technology to provide access to different science experiments. Over 186 interactive experiments in different fields of science, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. The science experiments are conducted in a virtual lab, designed to simulate real-life laboratory environments, complete with state-of-the-art equipment, tools, and instruments. Allowing the students to perform experiments without the risk of accidents or damage to equipment. Real-time feedback on their experiments, helping the students to understand the concepts behind the experiments and to improve their results. PraxiLabs also features a variety of virtual experiments, which allow students to explore scientific concepts and principles in a hands-on and interactive way. Whether you're a student looking to enhance your understanding of science or an educator seeking to enrich your students’ learning experience and use an extra tool for getting the best out of your students, PraxiLabs, for sure has something to offer.

Screenshots

LabStar3 screens
PraxiLabs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PraxiLabs at none against LabStar's 1. PraxiLabs also leads on ads (none vs shown). LabStar's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price 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. LabStar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. PraxiLabs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LabStar ships an update fortnightly, PraxiLabs monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
LabStar versus PraxiLabs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabStarPraxiLabs
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB840 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSencer CorluPraxilabs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LabStar

Subscriptions1
  • LabStar App Subscription$5.991 Year
None

PraxiLabs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LabStar free?
LabStar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PraxiLabs free?
PraxiLabs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LabStar or PraxiLabs have ads?
LabStar shows ads; PraxiLabs does not.
Which is updated more often, LabStar or PraxiLabs?
LabStar ships an update fortnightly, and PraxiLabs monthly. Most recently, LabStar was updated on October 9, 2026 and PraxiLabs on October 13, 2026.

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