Comparison

Torus Games vs RayLab

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

Head to head
About

Torus Games

This app introduces children and adults to the concept of a multiconnected universe through familiar games. It helps develop an intuitive understanding of topology and geometry with both 2D and 3D challenges.

Highlights
  • Multiconnected universe exploration
  • Familiar games with educational twist
  • 2D and 3D game modes
  • Develops spatial reasoning
  • Topology and geometry concepts
  • Suitable for ages 10+
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Nine familiar games introduce children ages 10 and up to the mind-stretching possibility of a “multiconnected universe”. Games include: tic-tac-toe, mazes, crossword puzzles, word search puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, chess, pool and gomoku. While playing the games, kids develop an intuitive visual understanding of a model universe that is finite yet has no boundary. Players who master the games in 2D may enjoy the extra challenge of solving 3D mazes and playing 3D tic-tac-toe in multiconnected 3D spaces. Even though the games were designed with kids in mind, adults interested in topology, geometry and cosmology have also found them enjoyable and enlightening.

About

RayLab

Design and simulate optical systems with this powerful tool. Explore 2D and 3D models, perform advanced ray tracing, and analyze optical performance. Ideal for learning or professional design.

Highlights
  • 2D/3D optical modeling
  • Geometric ray tracing
  • Sequential and non-sequential analysis
  • Advanced optical elements
  • Polarization ray tracing
  • Design optimization
  • Glass catalogs
Features
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RayLab is an application for design and simulation of optics. It can be used either as a learning tool or for the design of real optical systems. Basic version includes: • Ability to model 2D lenses and mirrors • Full control over placement and shape of optical components • Full control over aspheric surface shape parameters • Full geometric ray tracing • Sequential and Non Sequential analysis • Front Focal Length, Back Focal Length, Principle Surface calculations • Sample Models Upgrade to RayLab Pro enables: • 3D Modeling • Advanced Optical Elements such as Lens Arrays, Diffraction Gratings, Prisms, Fresnel Lenses, etc. • Polarization Ray Tracing * Ray Splitting / Beam Splitter modeling • Multi-Configuration Manager and animation functionality • Ability to perform optimizations of design parameters • Ray Transfer Matrix calculation • Various commercial glass catalogs • Zemax Importer • Multiple Analysis Windows: -- Fan Ray Diagram. -- Wavefront Error Plot. -- Grid Distortion Plot. -- Spot Diagram. -- Chromatic Aberration. -- Gaussian Spot Size. -- Polarization Analyzer. Upgrade is available with in-app purchases of various modules OR as a full featured subscription. • The subscription offers a 7 day free trial period. Subscription begins immediately but payment will only be charged to iTunes Account at the end of the trial period. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same monthly price as the original subscription. • You may manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited if the subscription is cancelled. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.raymak.com/wp/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Torus Games4 screens
RayLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Torus Games at none against RayLab's 10. Torus Games also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). RayLab's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (63 vs 14). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. RayLab sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Torus Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Torus Games holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Torus Games's written reviews are positive against 75% of RayLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Torus Games ships an update every 6 months, RayLab every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Torus Games versus RayLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTorus GamesRayLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better4.6 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1463 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeff WeeksKamyar Ghandi

Customer experience

Torus Games

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

RayLab

All ratings63 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative19.4%

In-app purchases

None

Torus Games

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

RayLab

Subscriptions1
  • RayLab Pro Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time9
  • RayLab Pro UpgradeFree
  • Schott Glass Catalog$0.99
  • Custom Glass Editor$0.99
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  • Advanced Optical Elements$1.99
  • Source and Lens Arrays$1.99
  • Solver/Optimizer Module$3.99
  • 3D Modeling$4.99
  • RayLab Pro 2$19.99
  • RayLab Pro Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Torus Games free?
Torus Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RayLab free?
RayLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Torus Games or RayLab?
Torus Games is rated higher. Torus Games averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while RayLab averages 4.6 from 63 ratings.
Do Torus Games or RayLab have ads?
RayLab shows ads; Torus Games does not.
Which is updated more often, Torus Games or RayLab?
Torus Games ships an update every 6 months, and RayLab every 6 weeks. Most recently, Torus Games was updated on June 5, 2026 and RayLab on July 29, 2026.

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