SimuFísica vs Phys. Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimuFísica
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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!
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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | SimuFísica | Phys. Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Polo Moreno de Souza | 坤 冉 |
In-app purchases
SimuFísica
No in-app purchases
Phys. Lab
No in-app purchases









