Labster vs Campus Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Labster
Access a library of interactive science simulations for education. This platform offers virtual lab experiences for students and educators. Requires purchased access to use.
- Interactive science education platform
- Virtual lab simulations
- Access to content library
- Designed for educators and students
- Requires purchased access
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Welcome to Labster - the world's leading platform for interactive science education. Through the Labster app, educators and students can access Labster's library of content including our premier virtual lab simulations. You need to have purchased access to Labster to be able to log in to this app. The Labster app is designed to work on iPads - we recommend not using this app on iPhones due to the smaller screen size, which will lead to a less than optimal experience.
Campus Central
This app helps university students navigate campus life. Discover dining hall menus, engage in discussions, and stay updated on campus events. Personalize your profile and connect with peers easily.
- Daily meal menus
- Interactive discussion feed
- Profile customization
- Campus event updates
- Meal feedback sharing
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Campus Central is your all-in-one companion for campus life at Jarvis Christian University. Instantly discover what’s on the menu at your dining hall, share feedback on meals, and connect with friends through lively discussion threads—all in one easy-to-use app. Stay on top of campus happenings, receive real-time updates, and personalize your profile to showcase your involvement. With Campus Central, navigating campus life has never been so convenient. Features: Daily Meal Menus: Check what’s cooking in the cafeteria and plan your meals ahead. Interactive Feed: Post comments, ask questions, and see what others are saying about events, meals, and more. Profile Customization: Keep track of your contributions, view past posts, and personalize your profile. Download Campus Central and make the most of your time on campus—stay informed, get connected, and never miss a beat! New features to come!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Campus Central at 4.7 against Labster's 2.9. Labster's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Campus Central holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Labster has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Labster ships an update monthly, Campus Central every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Labster | Campus Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (29 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Labster | Joshua Oloriegbe |
Customer experience
Labster
Campus Central
In-app purchases
Labster
No in-app purchases
Campus Central
No in-app purchases
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