Comparison

Sample for Science vs Smart Science

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

Head to head

Sample for Science

Scientific sample distribution

Fun Science Quizzes

About

Sample for Science

Features

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The application is open to the general public, anyone can use it. No account creation required. The user can enter the application by logging in with their Google account or AppleID. The application was designed to distribute and reuse scientific samples that would otherwise be discarded. There is no paid content in the app.

About

Smart Science

Features

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Explore the wonders of Science with fun quizzes and interactive lessons. Designed for kids, this app combines colorful visuals, engaging questions, and rewarding challenges to make learning exciting and enjoyable.

Screenshots

Sample for Science3 screens

Smart Science4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sample for Science at none against Smart Science's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Smart Science sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sample for Science asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sample for Science ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart Science monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Sample for Science versus Smart Science: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Sample for Science	Smart Science
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	58 MB	190 MB
Age rating	+4	4+
Developer	Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF	Oxford EduVision (M)

In-app purchases

None

Sample for Science

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Science

One-time1

Science Full VersionFree

Questions

Is Sample for Science free?

Sample for Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Smart Science free?

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

Do Sample for Science or Smart Science have ads?

Neither Sample for Science nor Smart Science shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Sample for Science or Smart Science?

Sample for Science ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart Science monthly. Most recently, Sample for Science was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smart Science on October 30, 2026.