# The Fourth Dimension vs BEAKER by THIX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Fourth Dimension at 94% against BEAKER by THIX's 51%. The Fourth Dimension also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). BEAKER by THIX's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

The Fourth Dimension costs $2.99 and BEAKER by THIX $0.99 up front. BEAKER by THIX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Fourth Dimension asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Fourth Dimension holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Fourth Dimension has 1.9K ratings behind it against 283, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of The Fourth Dimension's written reviews are positive against 51% of BEAKER by THIX's.

The Fourth Dimension ships an update every 4 months, BEAKER by THIX every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Fourth Dimension | BEAKER by THIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fourth-dimension/id504201783/reviews)** | [3.9 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaker-by-thix/id961227503/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 283 |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 50.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lunar Skydiving LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/504201786) | [THIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433373206) |

## What reviewers say

### The Fourth Dimension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fourth-dimension/id504201783)

Explore a complex mathematical concept through an interactive 3D experience. This app uses a unique touch interface to help you visualize and understand the fourth dimension in an engaging and accessible way.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D touch interface, Explains the fourth dimension, Accessible language for all, 30-page interactive book, Visual and hands-on learning

**In-app purchases:** none


### BEAKER by THIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaker-by-thix/id961227503)

Explore a virtual laboratory with 150 chemicals. Mix, heat, and shake substances to observe reactions. Collaborate with friends using AirMix™ for shared experiments. Additional tools enhance complex operations.

**Highlights:** Virtual lab with 150 chemicals, Interactive mixing, heating, and shaking, Real-time chemical reactions, Multiplayer via AirMix™, Additional experimental tools, Simulated ignition and boiling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Tools | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for experimenting
- 👍 Realistic reactions
- 💡 Useful for learning chemistry

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Liquids and solids behaving unrealistically
- Crashes when mixing certain chemicals
- AirMix not working as advertised
- UI elements disappearing or malfunctioning

**Requested features**

- Add more elements and compounds
- Improve accuracy of chemical reactions
- Implement a periodic table view
- Add support for exothermic/endothermic reactions
- Improve AirMix functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Fourth Dimension free?

The Fourth Dimension costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BEAKER by THIX free?

BEAKER by THIX costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Fourth Dimension or BEAKER by THIX?

The Fourth Dimension is rated higher. The Fourth Dimension averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while BEAKER by THIX averages 3.9 from 283 ratings.

### Do The Fourth Dimension or BEAKER by THIX have ads?

Neither The Fourth Dimension nor BEAKER by THIX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Fourth Dimension or BEAKER by THIX?

The Fourth Dimension ships an update every 4 months, and BEAKER by THIX every 2 months. Most recently, The Fourth Dimension was updated on October 19, 2026 and BEAKER by THIX on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*