Comparison

Physics++ vs MaPhET

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 120+ physics formulas
  • Mechanics, relativity, thermodynamics coverage
  • Search function for formulas
  • Integrated formula calculators
  • Physics constants and unit conversions
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Physics++4 screens
MaPhET4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Physics++ costs $0.99 and MaPhET $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Physics++ versus MaPhET: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics++MaPhET
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating3.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik HauserJens-Peter Bardt

Customer experience

Physics++

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral11.4%
Negative20.5%

MaPhET

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Physics++

No in-app purchases

None

MaPhET

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Physics++ free?
Physics++ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MaPhET free?
MaPhET costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Physics++ or MaPhET have ads?
Neither Physics++ nor MaPhET shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Physics++ or MaPhET?
Physics++ ships an update every 5 weeks, and MaPhET every 5 months. Most recently, Physics++ was updated on September 30, 2026 and MaPhET on September 18, 2026.

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