MindLabs STEM vs THE SCIENCE Era
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 SCIENCE Era
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Get Personalized Learning Outcomes for everyone. An in-depth performance analysis, where you can know your strong and weak points, your all India rank, your state rank etc. You will also get a virtual tutor who is completely dedicated to bringing out the best in you. It will prioritize your concepts, chapters, topics, and questions through machine learning. Get this innovative learning experience only on THE SCIENCE Era!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MindLabs STEM at none against THE SCIENCE Era's 10. MindLabs STEM also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support 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. THE SCIENCE Era sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MindLabs STEM asks for nothing beyond the download.
MindLabs STEM ships an update every 2 months, THE SCIENCE Era every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MindLabs STEM | THE SCIENCE Era |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 549 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Explore Interactive, Inc. | Online Learning |
In-app purchases
MindLabs STEM
No in-app purchases
THE SCIENCE Era
- Package - CF$199.99
- Package - CH$299.99
- Package - CI$349.99
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- Package - CJ$399.99
- Package - CK$449.99
- Package - CL$499.99
- Package - CM$599.99
- Package - CN$699.99
- Package - CO$799.99
- Package - CP$899.99
Questions
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