Physics++ vs MaPhET
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Physics++
This app provides a comprehensive collection of over 120 physics formulas across various topics like mechanics, relativity, and thermodynamics. It includes a search function, unit conversions, and physics constants, with many formulas featuring integrated calculators for easy problem-solving.
- 120+ physics formulas
- Mechanics, relativity, thermodynamics coverage
- Search function for formulas
- Integrated formula calculators
- Physics constants and unit conversions
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Physics++ is the perfect companion for physics students and students of other science classes. Physics++ is a collection of physics formulas. The more than 120 formulas cover the topics mechanics, relativity, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and electrodynamics. In addition there is a small number of primitives and a section with often used units. Physics constants are also included. With the search function formulas can now be found even faster. Most formulas have a calculator attached to them. So you can easily calculate values in exercises. In future update the number of formulas and constants will be increased.
MaPhET
This app serves as a comprehensive educational tool, offering a powerful calculator with detailed calculation paths, unit conversions, and a vast collection of formulas for math, physics, and chemistry. It also includes tools for date calculations, random number generation, and geometric figure analysis.
- Advanced calculator with calculation path
- Extensive unit conversions
- Collection of math, physics, and chemistry formulas
- Date difference calculation
- Geometric figure analysis
- Random number and letter generator
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Main functions: • Calculator - Basic arithmetic operations, powers, percentages, sine, cosine, tangent, root, logarithm, factorial - Output with calculation path and bracket resolution • Conversion of units of measure - Length, area, volume, temperature, weight, speed, pressure, energy, acceleration, force, power, time, data storage, transfer rate • • Calculation of date differences and adding and subtracting with dates • Random Numbers • Random Letter • Roll the dice • Greek alphabet • Prefixes for units of measure • Number sequences and prime numbers • Calculation of triangles with a calculation path • Mathematical basics • Arithmetic laws, set theory • Equations and functions • Linear functions and quadratic functions • Draw functions • Geometry basics • Angles, triangles, squares, circles • Prisms, cylinders, pyramids, circular cones, spheres • Geometric solids and figures • Physics formulas • Physical quantities and units with value tables • Physical constants • Chemistry formulas and periodic table of elements • Extensive search function
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Physics++ at every 5 weeks against MaPhET's every 5 months. Physics++ also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Physics++ costs $0.99 and MaPhET $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Physics++ ships an update every 5 weeks, MaPhET every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Physics++ | MaPhET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dominik Hauser | Jens-Peter Bardt |
Customer experience
Physics++
MaPhET
In-app purchases
Physics++
No in-app purchases
MaPhET
No in-app purchases
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