# AR vs 3DPhyS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3DPhyS at none against AR's 8. 3DPhyS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 3DPhyS asks for nothing beyond the download.

AR ships an update every 8 days, 3DPhyS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR | 3DPhyS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 441 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AR-Physics UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780209828) | [Sota Takasugi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713502017) |

## What reviewers say

### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-physics/id6451423436)

Explore Physics, Math, and Astronomy through interactive Augmented Reality experiments and AI-powered learning. Engage with digital simulations, flashcards, and quizzes for school, homework, and exam preparation.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality experiments, AI-powered learning assistance, Interactive simulations, Flashcards and quizzes, Exam preparation tools, Digital lab equipment

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR-Physics | $2.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AR-Physics | $6.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics | $24.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics | $39.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics | $39.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics Pro | $69.99 | per year |


### 3DPhyS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dphys-physics-simulator/id6470351815)

Explore fundamental physics concepts through interactive simulations. Adjust parameters like initial velocity and bounce coefficient to understand phenomena like free fall, projectile motion, and circular motion. This app supports learning in multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Interactive physics simulations, Adjustable experiment parameters, Multiple physics experiment modules, Multilingual interface, Free to download and use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR free?

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

### Is 3DPhyS free?

3DPhyS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AR or 3DPhyS have ads?

3DPhyS shows ads; AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, AR or 3DPhyS?

AR ships an update every 8 days, and 3DPhyS fortnightly. Most recently, AR was updated on September 18, 2026 and 3DPhyS on August 6, 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.*