Comparison

MindLabs STEM vs HealthMAP by WiRED

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

HealthMAP by WiRED

Features
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WiRED makes available hundreds of evidence-based health, peer-reviewed health modules designed for medical personnel as well as people who are not medical professionals. Our modules are based on WHO and CDC guidelines with medical information updated regularly while reflecting the One Health philosophy and addressing the threats imposed by climate change. These modules can be downloaded, copied, and shared free of charge. The aim of these modules is to strengthen community illness prevention and enable people to participate in their own health care. WiRED's HealthMap app is designed to increase the availability of these modules to low-resource communities where Wifi is not stable. This app allows anyone the ability to search, download, and view any of WiRED's available health modules. The health modules can be viewed offline once the individual modules are downloaded to the user's phone. HealthMAP now includes optional location-based tracking to help WiRED understand where our modules are being accessed to further improve our mission goal to help prevent the spread of illness. This data is used exclusively by WiRED International to improve health education accessibility. Your data is never shared with third parties. This app also offers an optional login feature to access our new Continuing Medical Education tracker. Users can now submit and track all their CME credits for the year! Registration is required to access the CME Tracker functionality, but registration is not required for anyone who wishes to download and view our extensive Health Modules.

Screenshots

MindLabs STEM4 screens
HealthMAP by WiRED3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HealthMAP by WiRED at every 3 days against MindLabs STEM's every 2 months. HealthMAP by WiRED also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindLabs STEM ships an update every 2 months, HealthMAP by WiRED every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MindLabs STEM versus HealthMAP by WiRED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindLabs STEMHealthMAP by WiRED
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size549 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperExplore Interactive, Inc.Wired International

In-app purchases

None

MindLabs STEM

No in-app purchases

None

HealthMAP by WiRED

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MindLabs STEM free?
MindLabs STEM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HealthMAP by WiRED free?
HealthMAP by WiRED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MindLabs STEM or HealthMAP by WiRED have ads?
Neither MindLabs STEM nor HealthMAP by WiRED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MindLabs STEM or HealthMAP by WiRED?
MindLabs STEM ships an update every 2 months, and HealthMAP by WiRED every 3 days. Most recently, MindLabs STEM was updated on November 3, 2026 and HealthMAP by WiRED on November 8, 2026.

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