MARVLS vs Mastering Physics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Mastering Physics
Master fundamental physics concepts with this comprehensive educational app. It offers detailed theory, visual aids, note-taking capabilities, and practice problems across six key mechanics chapters. Ideal for students and curious learners seeking to deepen their physics understanding.
- 6 in-depth physics chapters
- Detailed theory and explanations
- Illustrative diagrams and models
- In-app note-taking
- 120 practice problems
- Bookmarking for favorite sections
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"Master physics with our comprehensive app! Dive into 6 in-depth chapters that cover Kinematics, Newton’s laws, Work, Energy, Momentum, Power, and Harmonic Motion. 1. Bookmark your favorite sections for easy access. 2. Gain a deep understanding with detailed theory and explanations 3. Visualize concepts with illustrative diagrams and models 4. Take notes right within the app. 5. Challenge yourself with 120 practice problems. Whether you're a student looking to ace your physics class or a curious learner, this app has everything you need to succeed. Get started today!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MARVLS at 100% against Mastering Physics's 0%. MARVLS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
MARVLS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MARVLS has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MARVLS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mastering Physics's.
MARVLS ships an update every 8 months, Mastering Physics every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MARVLS | Mastering Physics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (35 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 208 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michele McColgan | DEEPPATH LLC |
Customer experience
MARVLS
Mastering Physics
In-app purchases
MARVLS
No in-app purchases
Mastering Physics
No in-app purchases
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