Comparison

XBRV! vs MindLabs STEM

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

Head to head
About

XBRV!

Discover the Edward Lowe Foundation property by earning badges for visiting points of interest and trails. Non-visitors can engage through XP Challenges to virtually explore hidden gems. The app collects anonymous data to provide insights into property usage.

Highlights
  • Earn badges by visiting points of interest
  • Explore trails and activity locations
  • Engage with XP Challenges for virtual discovery
  • Learn about property hidden gems
  • Anonymous data transmission for property insights
Features
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A fun way to learn about the Edward Lowe Foundation property, Experience BRV! is available for invited guests to earn badges as they visit our points of interest, activity locations and trails. For non-visitors, you can learn about the property through XP Challenges and exchange your earned XP to discover (virtually) more of the hidden gems about the property. Use of this app provides the foundation insight on property usage. Anonymous data is transmitted for foundation purposes only. The property is not open to the general public; being onsite and collecting badges is prohibited without an official invitation to be on property. To learn more about the foundation and to inquire about a tour please visit edwardlowe.org

About

MindLabs STEM

This app uses augmented reality to teach children ages 8+ core STEM concepts like energy, motion, and light. It combines digital challenges with physical cards for an interactive and research-based learning experience. Players can collaborate on designs in a creative mode.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality STEM learning
  • Interactive challenges
  • Collaborative CREATE mode
  • Physical card integration
  • Covers energy, motion, light, and more
  • Suitable for ages 8+
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MindLabs STEM is a magical learning tool for children ages 8 and older that covers STEM topics such as Energy & Circuits; Force & Motion through Simple Machines; Light & Sound and more! MindLabs combines a digital app, physical cards, and augmented reality in a fun, exciting, and research-based approach to learning core science and engineering concepts. Children practice concepts in a carefully sequenced series of interactive challenges. In the collaborative CREATE mode, they can create unlimited designs while playing with teammates in the same or different locations. Designed for one to four players, this open-ended learning experience sparks a child's interest in science, engineering, and the world around them. The MindLabs STEM app is FREE, but you need the physical cards to play! Download and print sample cards to try a quick demo here: www.exploremindlabs.com This product has been supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1913637 and National Institutes of Health Grant No. R43GM134813.

Screenshots

XBRV!4 screens
MindLabs STEM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XBRV! at monthly against MindLabs STEM's every 2 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for XBRV! against 5.0 for MindLabs STEM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XBRV! ships an update monthly, MindLabs STEM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
XBRV! versus MindLabs STEM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXBRV!MindLabs STEM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size547 MB549 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdward Lowe FoundationExplore Interactive, Inc.

Customer experience

XBRV!

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MindLabs STEM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

XBRV!

No in-app purchases

None

MindLabs STEM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XBRV! free?
XBRV! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindLabs STEM free?
MindLabs STEM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XBRV! or MindLabs STEM?
XBRV! and MindLabs STEM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do XBRV! or MindLabs STEM have ads?
Neither XBRV! nor MindLabs STEM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XBRV! or MindLabs STEM?
XBRV! ships an update monthly, and MindLabs STEM every 2 months. Most recently, XBRV! was updated on September 22, 2026 and MindLabs STEM on October 15, 2026.

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