Labster vs RCI Connect
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.
RCI Connect
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RCI Connect gives authorized Riverside College users convenient mobile access to essential student services. Use the app to: • View supported SIMS student records, including schedules, requirements, and blocklist status. • Sign in to Riverside Microsoft 365 services with your organizational account. • Receive institution-authorized announcements and account-specific notifications on supported devices. SIMS and Microsoft are separate secure services, so you can use either area independently. Available records and services depend on your account permissions and the information provided by Riverside College systems. A valid Riverside College SIMS or Microsoft organizational account is required for protected features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RCI Connect at every 2 weeks against Labster's monthly. 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.
Labster ships an update monthly, RCI Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Labster | RCI Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Labster | Baron Dimaranan |
In-app purchases
Labster
No in-app purchases
RCI Connect
No in-app purchases
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