PP+ Newton's 2nd Law vs ThalesEasy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PP+ Newton's 2nd Law
This app simulates a physics lab to explore Newton's Second Law, allowing students to collect and analyze realistic experimental data. It includes introductory videos, background theory, and reporting tools for a comprehensive learning experience.
- 3D physics simulation
- Realistic data with errors
- Introductory videos
- Background theory
- Experimental procedure
- Analysis and reporting tools
- Pre-lab and post-lab quizzes
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The Newton’s Second Law lab uses a laboratory cart to investigate the relationships between the force applied to an object and the mass and acceleration of the object. It is part of Polyhedron Physics Plus, a set of 24 iPad apps for use in the classroom. For those who’d prefer to develop their own experiments, the PP Cart and Pulley app features a similar apparatus without lab procedures and other supporting materials. In addition to a 3D simulation that produces realistic data, each lab includes introductory videos, background theory, experimental procedure, analysis and reporting tools, pre-lab quiz, post-lab questions, and teacher support materials. The experimental data produced by the simulations are realistic, including random and systematic errors. These features allow students to use standard data analysis and error analysis techniques to report on their own unique data, just as if the experiment had been performed using hands-on equipment. These labs can serve as replacements for hands-on labs, especially when equipment is not available, or as supplements to hands-on labs. They are also a suitable option for students in distance learning and home school situations. Formative and summative evaluations showed no significant difference in learning between students using the virtual labs and those using hands-on labs. Preliminary results suggest increased learning by students using the virtual labs as supplements to hands-on. Polyhedron Physics was developed by Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. with partial funding provided under contract numbers ED-07-CO-0040 and ED-IES-11-C-0029 from the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
ThalesEasy
This application simplifies solving distance calculations using Thales' theorem. Quickly input known elements and get instant results for exercises. It's designed for ease of use and faster problem-solving.
- Quick distance calculations
- Solves exercises using Thales' theorem
- Easy input of known elements
- One-click calculation
- Check your calculations
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In this application, distance calculations can be solved quickly, thanks to Thales, it will be much easier and faster with this complete application. It is now easier to solve exercises and check his calculations. And in one click! Simply enter the known elements and the application takes care of the rest. Feel free to post notices to advance this application and we can bring new features. For any question / suggestion: TeamTrigoIOS@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PP+ Newton's 2nd Law at 100% against ThalesEasy's 0%. ThalesEasy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PP+ Newton's 2nd Law ships an update every 3 months, ThalesEasy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PP+ Newton's 2nd Law | ThalesEasy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. | Maxime Haeyaert |
Customer experience
PP+ Newton's 2nd Law
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In-app purchases
PP+ Newton's 2nd Law
No in-app purchases
ThalesEasy
No in-app purchases
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