# iPhysics™ vs Physics Lab AR

The clearest difference is rating: Physics Lab AR at 4.7 against iPhysics™'s 3.5. Physics Lab AR also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 22). iPhysics™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (67% vs 48%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Physics Lab AR sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. iPhysics™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Physics Lab AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of iPhysics™'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Physics Lab AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPhysics™ | Physics Lab AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphysics/id592372510/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 47.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antonio Giarrusso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433879699) | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) |

## What reviewers say

### iPhysics™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphysics/id592372510)

This app serves as a personal physics tutor, offering clear explanations for over 70 topics. It helps students review formulas and theorems effectively and includes an advanced search for quick topic access. A Pro version offers more content, quizzes, and solved examples.

**Highlights:** Over 70 physics topics explained clearly, Effective synthesis for formulas and theorems, Advanced search algorithm, Interactive multiple-choice quizzes, Step-by-step solved examples, Pro version with additional topics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Physics Lab AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Component Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 60 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280  Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPhysics™ free?

iPhysics™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

Physics Lab AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iPhysics™ or Physics Lab AR?

Physics Lab AR is rated higher. iPhysics™ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do iPhysics™ or Physics Lab AR have ads?

Neither iPhysics™ nor Physics Lab AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPhysics™ or Physics Lab AR?

iPhysics™ ships an update every 2 months, and Physics Lab AR every 2 months. Most recently, iPhysics™ was updated on October 7, 2026 and Physics Lab AR on October 12, 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.*