Comparison

EE ToolKit vs Physics Lab AR

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

Head to head
About

EE ToolKit

This comprehensive toolkit offers over 160 electronic applications, calculators, and reference tools for engineers, students, and hobbyists. It features a multi-functional keyboard, color code tools, audio scope, frequency generator, and component references with datasheet access. The app supports real-time circuit simulations and includes a file manager for saving calculations.

Highlights
  • Over 160 electronic applications
  • Multi-functional keyboard
  • Color code and SMD code tools
  • Audio scope and frequency pitch detector
  • Frequency generator
  • Component reference section with datasheet access
  • Real-time circuit simulations
Features
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This is the brand-new Electronics Engineering ToolKit! The HIGHLY RATED and RECOMMENDED productivity app. Users say it is the BEST and MOST PRACTICAL Electronics App in the whole App Store. From an electronics enthusiast with a master's degree in Electronics Engineering. This App is for engineers, students and hobbyists and anyone interested in Electronics Engineering. The App gets CONSTANT and POWERFUL improvements! !!! This is a UNIVERSAL App - for iPhone and iPad !!! With In-App upgrade to PRO. If you don't like In-App purchases, you can also download the PRO version (red icon with PRO text) which is full PRO from the beginning without any In-App purchase. WHAT OTHER USERS ARE SAYING: “Awesome app, constant and powerful improvements” This app was worth every penny I paid for it back when I bought it years ago. Since then, I’ve regularly used it at work and found it to be an excellent, quick tool to use. The most impressive aspect of this app are the constant and VERY impressive updates! Massive feature additions and very easy to use interface! The list of capabilities this app has makes it an amazing value for truly anyone involved in electronics. “Latest version makes this an exceptional tool” The EE Toolkit was always a very useful tool, but with the additions in the latest version it is truly an exceptional tool. The author is extremely diligent in managing bugs and improving the tool. “A superb app highly recommended” Fantastic application. Very useful. Always updated. Good developer. Lots of great bonus tools. Just love it. "Incredible useful, worth the money" I have had this app for a while now. Originally as an Electrical Engineering student I didnt really use it but once I was out in the field it became my bible. I definitely recommend to any engineering students/professionals alike. I also recommend buying the Pro version because it is definitely worth it. FEATURES OF THE EE TOOLKIT: Ω more than 160 electronic applications Ω amazingly great multi-functional keyboard Ω huge selection of color code tools and SMD code tools Ω audio scope and a frequency pitch detector Ω favorites page only for the tools that you have marked as favorite Ω full-featured frequency generator Ω extra large component reference section (incl. 7400 Series, PIC family, etc.) with the option to open pdf datasheets live or by e.g. iBooks Ω 555 Timer Tools with the most important application examples Ω extensive collection of Single Board Computers (more than 120 different boards!!!) Ω PCB trace impedance tools for several different structures Ω simple and quick unit conversion within the single calculators Ω fast on-the-fly conversions and calculations Ω real-time circuit simulations of the example circuits Ω support for preferred E series, sliders and min/max calculations Ω auto-save of all entries over several sessions Ω file manager to save and load individual calculations Ω built-in access to your iCloud Ω formula search tool with quick links to the tool which uses the formula Ω and many many more

About

Physics Lab AR

Explore physics through interactive virtual experiments and augmented reality. Build and test electrical circuits with over 100 components, visualize electromagnetic fields, and even design your own galaxy. Ideal for students, teachers, and curious minds of all ages.

Highlights
  • Virtual lab with AR mode
  • Build 3D electric circuits
  • 100+ circuit components
  • Precise scientific calculations
  • Electromagnetic field visualization
  • Design custom galaxies
Features
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Are you a curious student eager to explore deeper into the physics world? Are you a science enthusiast who wants to share your ideas with others? Are you an adventurer bounded by textbook instructions and budget limits? Are you a romantic dreaming of having your own customized galaxy? Are you a teacher who wants to use fun and interactive demonstrations in your physics lessons? Learn science by doing experiments in your virtual lab with Physics Lab. With our new AR mode, you can even bring your experiments to life! In Physics Lab, you can play with various circuit components, build your own 3D electric circuits, and see how they work in real time. With 100+ circuit components to choose from (and more coming soon), the possibilities are endless. Plus, all of our experiments are backed by science and calculated with precise numbers, so you can learn and have fun at the same time. Physics Lab is not only for students, but for teachers too! Use it to demonstrate experiments in class, and help your students learn and explore in a new way. And because it's virtual, you don't have to worry about expensive lab equipment or safety concerns. Explore with freedom - Pick from 100+ circuit components (more coming!) - Drag them from the toolbox to the virtual desk and connect them the way you like - All experiment results are backed by science and calculated in precise numbers - Design your own galaxy or load from our solar system - Electromagnetic experiments with field line visualization Better than real life - Set properties of circuit components to different figures and observe changes of behavior and stats in real time - One-click to turn what you have built into an editable circuit diagram and vice versa - No expenses on lab equipments, no worry about safety issues A lab for everyone - Teachers have been using Physics Lab to demonstrate experiments and assist teaching in class - Students, in primary or high schools, can learn science and explore freely anywhere, anytime - Kids or not, curious minds now have their own virtual lab to learn knowledge by doing experiments Whether you're a teacher, student, or just someone who loves learning about physics, Physics Lab has something for everyone. Connect with us and let us know what you think, and check out our subscription options to access even more experiments and components. We can't wait to see what you create! Email: turtlesim@u.northwestern.edu =========================== Concerning Component Subscription During your subscription period, you will have access to all paid components for free, including future ones. 1) Subscription periods are one month long and will be charged to your iTunes Account at the time of purchase. 2) Your subscription is linked to your Physics Lab account. 3) You will be charged for renewals 24 hours before the end of the current period, and will be notified of the cost. 4) You can manage your subscriptions at any time in your Account Settings. 5) By purchasing a subscription, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use: https://static.turtlesim.com/products/Term-Of-Use.txt Privacy Policy: https://static.turtlesim.com/products/Privacy-Policy.txt

Screenshots

EE ToolKit4 screens
Physics Lab AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

EE ToolKit and Physics Lab AR both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of EE ToolKit's written reviews are positive against 48% of Physics Lab AR's. EE ToolKit also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. EE ToolKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Physics Lab AR sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for EE ToolKit against 4.7 for Physics Lab AR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of EE ToolKit's written reviews are positive against 48% of Physics Lab AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EE ToolKit ships an update every 3 months, Physics Lab AR every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EE ToolKit versus Physics Lab AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEE ToolKitPhysics Lab AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings)4.7 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews — better47.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K1.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas GruberTurtle Sim LLC

Customer experience

EE ToolKit

All ratings1,397 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews583 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.0%

Physics Lab AR

All ratings1,811 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative45.1%

User reviews

EE ToolKit

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful tools and features
  • 🚀 Comprehensive and informative
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for both beginners and professionals
  • 👍 Regularly updated with improvements

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Some bugs and glitches reported
  • 🔍 Limited free version functionality
  • 📱 Accessibility issues for visually impaired users

Physics Lab AR

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Nice app
  • 🚀 Awesome app
  • 💡 Good app idea
  • 👍 Helpful for learning
  • 👍 Useful for teachers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Unstable app
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🐛 App doesn't work
  • 🔧 Needs improvements

Bugs and requests

EE ToolKit

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Locked features not unlocking properly
  • Certain tools and calculators not functioning as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add circuit simulation capabilities
  • Include more microcontroller and automotive-related content
  • Improve zooming and readability on certain screens
  • Implement Kirchhoff's laws and node analysis tools

Physics Lab AR

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when opening experiments or circuits
  • Wires don't attach properly
  • Objects fall through the table
  • Camera position issues
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more components like transistors and potentiometers
  • Improve camera controls and view options
  • Implement saving and loading of circuits
  • Add more tutorials and explanations
  • Support for Vietnamese and other languages
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  • Improve stability and reduce crashes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EE ToolKit

One-time1
  • Complete EE ToolKit Pro Upgrade$9.99
7 purchases

Physics Lab AR

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Component Subscription$1.491 Month
One-time6
  • 60 Diamonds$0.99
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 120 Diamonds$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 300 Diamonds$4.99
  • 680 Diamonds$9.99
  • 1280 Diamonds$19.99

Questions

Is EE ToolKit free?
EE ToolKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Physics Lab AR free?
Physics Lab AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EE ToolKit or Physics Lab AR?
EE ToolKit and Physics Lab AR are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 1.8K ratings respectively.
Do EE ToolKit or Physics Lab AR have ads?
Neither EE ToolKit nor Physics Lab AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EE ToolKit or Physics Lab AR?
EE ToolKit ships an update every 3 months, and Physics Lab AR every 2 months. Most recently, EE ToolKit was updated on October 12, 2026 and Physics Lab AR on October 12, 2026.

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