MindLabs STEM vs The Digital Doodler Ria
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MindLabs STEM
This app uses augmented reality to teach children ages 8+ core STEM concepts like energy, motion, and light. It combines digital challenges with physical cards for an interactive and research-based learning experience. Players can collaborate on designs in a creative mode.
- Augmented reality STEM learning
- Interactive challenges
- Collaborative CREATE mode
- Physical card integration
- Covers energy, motion, light, and more
- Suitable for ages 8+
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MindLabs STEM is a magical learning tool for children ages 8 and older that covers STEM topics such as Energy & Circuits; Force & Motion through Simple Machines; Light & Sound and more! MindLabs combines a digital app, physical cards, and augmented reality in a fun, exciting, and research-based approach to learning core science and engineering concepts. Children practice concepts in a carefully sequenced series of interactive challenges. In the collaborative CREATE mode, they can create unlimited designs while playing with teammates in the same or different locations. Designed for one to four players, this open-ended learning experience sparks a child's interest in science, engineering, and the world around them. The MindLabs STEM app is FREE, but you need the physical cards to play! Download and print sample cards to try a quick demo here: www.exploremindlabs.com This product has been supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1913637 and National Institutes of Health Grant No. R43GM134813.
The Digital Doodler Ria
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Get access to all content in The Digital Doodler Ria. Access pre-recorded courses, enrol for live workshops, get certified and a lot more! Be a part of the awesome community that you always wanted to be in!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MindLabs STEM at every 2 months against The Digital Doodler Ria's every 12 months. MindLabs STEM also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
MindLabs STEM ships an update every 2 months, The Digital Doodler Ria every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MindLabs STEM | The Digital Doodler Ria |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 549 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Explore Interactive, Inc. | TagMango Inc |
In-app purchases
MindLabs STEM
No in-app purchases
The Digital Doodler Ria
No in-app purchases
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