ExploreMath vs LabXRA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ExploreMath
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In this app, you can explore different topics on math With by-topic questions built in The nicely designed user interface gives a good experience when you are using the app
LabXRA
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LabXRA enables users to perform real-time physical experiments with the use of built-in sensors in mobile phones or external mobile sensors developed by the Department of Applied Physics, PolyU (HK). LabXRA is a web-based remote laboratory platform developed by Department of Applied Physics, PolyU.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ExploreMath at every 6 days against LabXRA's every 5 weeks. LabXRA's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
ExploreMath ships an update every 6 days, LabXRA every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.
| Parameter | ExploreMath | LabXRA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kai Hin Tsoi | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
In-app purchases
ExploreMath
No in-app purchases
LabXRA
No in-app purchases
