Comparison

Mini Golf Motion 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

Mini Golf Motion

Explore physics and engineering principles by designing solutions for mini golf challenges. This educational tool aligns with kindergarten science modules focused on changing an object's motion.

Highlights
  • Physics-based mini golf challenges
  • Engineering design solutions
  • Aligned with kindergarten science curriculum
  • Focus on object motion
  • Interactive learning experience
Features
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Design solutions to mini golf challenges using physics and engineering. This resource is aligned with the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom kindergarten physical science module, "How Can We Change An Object's Motion?"

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

Mini Golf Motion3 screens
MindLabs STEM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MindLabs STEM at every 2 months against Mini Golf Motion's every 58 months. Mini Golf Motion's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mini Golf Motion against 5.0 for MindLabs STEM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini Golf Motion ships an update every 58 months, MindLabs STEM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mini Golf Motion versus MindLabs STEM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini Golf MotionMindLabs STEM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 58 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB547 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmithsonian InstitutionExplore Interactive, Inc.

Customer experience

Mini Golf Motion

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

MindLabs STEM

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

In-app purchases

None

Mini Golf Motion

No in-app purchases

None

MindLabs STEM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mini Golf Motion free?
Mini Golf Motion 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, Mini Golf Motion or MindLabs STEM?
Mini Golf Motion and MindLabs STEM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Mini Golf Motion or MindLabs STEM have ads?
Neither Mini Golf Motion nor MindLabs STEM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini Golf Motion or MindLabs STEM?
Mini Golf Motion ships an update every 58 months, and MindLabs STEM every 2 months. Most recently, Mini Golf Motion was updated on August 14, 2026 and MindLabs STEM on September 11, 2026.

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