Comparison

MARVLS vs AR

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

Head to head
About

MARVLS

Explore physics and math concepts with interactive augmented reality models. This app brings abstract ideas to life, allowing users to manipulate and understand complex topics through their phone. Requires a printable Merge Cube for an immersive learning experience.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality models
  • Interactive physics concepts
  • Merge Cube integration
  • Topic navigation
  • Model manipulation
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View augmented reality model of physics and math concepts through your phone. You'll need a Merge Cube (downloadable from the internet). Click on different button to navigate to different topics. Click on View in AR to view the model. Hold the Merge cube so that your camera can see it well. Move the cube around until you see the model. Click on the buttons to interact with the model. Click the back button to get back to the info screens or to the main screen.

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

MARVLS4 screens
AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MARVLS at none against AR's 8. MARVLS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). AR's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. MARVLS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MARVLS ships an update every 8 months, AR every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MARVLS versus AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMARVLSAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB441 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichele McColganAR-Physics UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Customer experience

MARVLS

All ratings35 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AR

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

In-app purchases

None

MARVLS

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 MARVLS free?
MARVLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR free?
AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MARVLS or AR have ads?
Neither MARVLS nor AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MARVLS or AR?
MARVLS ships an update every 8 months, and AR every 8 days. Most recently, MARVLS was updated on October 12, 2026 and AR on October 15, 2026.

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