Comparison

SimuFísica vs Phys. Lab

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

Head to head
About

SimuFísica

Features
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The SimuFísica® platform offers an innovative collection of simulation apps designed to facilitate learning and research in Physics and other sciences. Ideal for high school and university students and teachers, SimuFísica® is a powerful tool for classroom support and self-study. Explore physical phenomena through dynamic and interactive simulations, or experience virtual labs that recreate real data from didactic experiments. With an intuitive interface and engaging visual experiences, SimuFísica® turns complex concepts into practical and accessible learning. Some of our simulators include: Projectile motion Ideal gas Gravitation Conservation of mechanical energy Forces and electrostatic fields Wave function propagation Charge in an electromagnetic field Virtual lab: simple pendulum Mass-spring system Electric motor Hydrogen orbitals RLC circuit Continuously updated, SimuFísica® is your gateway to explore the fascinating world of Physics in a practical and fun way!

About

Phys. Lab

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This app simulates primary and secondary school physics experiments, allowing users to understand the basic principles and usage methods of physical experiments through interactive simulation operations. It facilitates the learning, understanding, and review of physical principles, making it suitable for primary and secondary school students and physics enthusiasts to learn and comprehend physics knowledge. It can also be used for classroom teaching demonstrations by teachers and for leisure and entertainment during breaks. The simulated experiments include: 1. Vernier Caliper: Simulates measuring the outer diameter, inner diameter, hole depth, and length of a nut. 2. Balance: Simulates measuring the mass of cherries, rings, and diamonds. 3. Equilibrium of Two Forces: Measures the magnitude and direction of two forces in equilibrium using two spring balances, demonstrating Newton's Third Law. 4. Equilibrium of Three Forces: Measures the magnitude and direction of three forces in equilibrium using three spring balances, demonstrating the parallelogram law of force composition and decomposition. 5. Newton's Second Law: Measures the acceleration of uniformly accelerated linear motion using a 50 Hz punching timer, demonstrating Newton's Second Law. 6. Mechanical Resonance: Demonstrates the resonance principle through the resonance of pendulums with different string lengths. 7. Reflection and Refraction of Light: Demonstrates the laws of reflection and refraction of light by measuring the reflection and refraction angles of lasers with different frequencies in different media. 8. Convex Lens Imaging: Demonstrates the imaging principle of a convex lens by measuring the distances of real and virtual images, the distance of the candle flame, the heights of the real and virtual images, and the height of the candle flame. 9. Ohm's Law: Demonstrates Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Voltage and Current Laws by measuring the voltage and current in series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel mixed circuits, as well as short circuits and open circuits. The screen supports pinch-to-zoom gestures for easy measurement and observation.

Screenshots

SimuFísica4 screens
Phys. Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SimuFísica at Free against Phys. Lab's $4.99. SimuFísica also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Phys. Lab's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SimuFísica is free to download; Phys. Lab costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimuFísica ships an update every 3 months, Phys. Lab every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SimuFísica versus Phys. Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimuFísicaPhys. Lab
PriceFree — better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco Polo Moreno de Souza坤 冉

In-app purchases

None

SimuFísica

No in-app purchases

None

Phys. Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimuFísica free?
SimuFísica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phys. Lab free?
Phys. Lab costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimuFísica or Phys. Lab have ads?
Neither SimuFísica nor Phys. Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimuFísica or Phys. Lab?
SimuFísica ships an update every 3 months, and Phys. Lab every 10 days. Most recently, SimuFísica was updated on September 18, 2026 and Phys. Lab on September 16, 2026.

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