Comparison

Phys.org vs Electronics Bazaar

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

Head to head
About

Phys.org

Stay updated with daily science and technology news across various fields like physics, space, biology, and engineering. Bookmark and share articles easily. Access a selection of spotlight stories for free, with an option to subscribe for unlimited content.

Highlights
  • Daily science and technology news
  • Covers physics, space, biology, engineering, and more
  • Bookmark favorite stories
  • Share articles
  • Ads-free experience
  • Free spotlight stories
Features
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Daily spotlight science and technology news stories from Phys.org. This includes stories in the fields of physics, nanotechnology, electronics, space and earth sciences, biology, chemistry, computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, etc. Readers may bookmark and share favorite stories from the app. The Phys.org app is ads-free. Free app content is limited to selected spotlight stories. Access to Phys.org's full content is available with the monthly subscription plan for just $0.99. Your first subscription week is free. Monthly subscription options: - Unlimited digital access on any device for $0.99 per month. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by App Store. - The app offers 7 days trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. Cancellations must occur 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy policy can be found at http://sciencex.com/help/privacy/ Terms of use: https://sciencex.com/help/terms/ Feedback and comments: https://sciencex.com/help/feedback/

About

Electronics Bazaar

Features
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Launched in February 2007, Electronics Bazaar is India's first sourcing magazine in the electronics space. The magazine aims to provide a B2B platform for the buying and selling of electronics products in India. It’s a must read for those who want to keep themselves updated on all that is happening in the Indian electronics industry. Electronics Bazaar covers current and future market trends, buying and selling opportunities, product launches, and innovations driving the Indian electronics industry. It’s a very important and authentic source of information for all those seeking to enter or expand their business in the Indian electronics industry. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One months subscription - $0.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Six months subscription - $5.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $9.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

Screenshots

Phys.org4 screens
Electronics Bazaar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phys.org at every 5 weeks against Electronics Bazaar's every 3 months. Electronics Bazaar's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Phys.org sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Electronics Bazaar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phys.org ships an update every 5 weeks, Electronics Bazaar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phys.org versus Electronics Bazaar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhys.orgElectronics Bazaar
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOmicron Tech LtdMagzter Inc.

Bugs and requests

Phys.org

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when trying to view saved articles
  • App crashes on startup
  • App crashes after iOS updates
  • Login issues
  • Subscription not working
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  • Blank screen for content
  • Flickering articles
  • SSL errors
  • Favorites bug (crashes when accessing)
  • Tech feed not working
  • Dark blue hyperlinks unreadable in dark mode
  • Side swipe gesture reloads article
  • Orientation change reloads article and loses scroll position
  • No data connection error

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Sync ScienceX account for saved articles
  • Improve dark mode readability
  • Add Stage Manager support for iPadOS
  • Add Apple Watch compatibility
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  • Consolidate updates into an 'All' tab
  • Allow offline reading of more than a few articles
  • Add audio narration or video summaries
  • Allow toggling light/dark mode independently of OS
  • Filter articles by specific science subjects

Electronics Bazaar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Phys.org

Subscriptions1
  • All access$0.991 Month
10 purchases

Electronics Bazaar

Subscriptions1
  • Electronics Bazaar$0.991 Month
One-time9
  • Electronics Bazaar July 2012$0.99
  • Electronics Bazaar November 2012$0.99
  • Electronics Bazaar February 2014$0.99
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  • Electronics bazaar December 2015$0.99
  • Electronics Bazaar July 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar August 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar June 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar Sept 2020$1.99
  • Electronics Bazaar Oct 2020$1.99

Questions

Is Phys.org free?
Phys.org is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Electronics Bazaar free?
Electronics Bazaar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phys.org or Electronics Bazaar have ads?
Neither Phys.org nor Electronics Bazaar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phys.org or Electronics Bazaar?
Phys.org ships an update every 5 weeks, and Electronics Bazaar every 3 months. Most recently, Phys.org was updated on September 29, 2026 and Electronics Bazaar on September 22, 2026.

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