Comparison

THINGS LAB vs ThingLink Capture

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

Head to head
About

THINGS LAB

This app is a creative catalyst hub designed to ignite playful ideas and foster innovation through games, labs, and communities. It offers a free primer lab, a curated game library, and collaborative founder labs for business leaders, educators, parents, and carers.

Highlights
  • Creative Catalyst Primer LAB
  • Curated Games Library
  • Founders Labs Collaboration
  • Exclusive Communities
  • Visual Thinking Tools
  • Basics of Design Thinking
Features
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Innovate with Play: THINGS LAB, your pocket mentor for creativity. Dive into games, labs, and communities, turning ordinary THINGS into Extraordinary Solutions! The THINGS LAB APP is the ultimate creative catalyst hub for business leaders, educators, parents, and elderly carers. Unleash your imagination and transform your world through play, innovation, and collaboration. Features in the App: Creative Catalyst Primer LAB: Dive into our free 7-lesson LAB, packed with tips and tricks for business leaders, educators, parents, and elderly carers. Curated Games Library: Engage in diverse games designed for all age groups, providing a source of fun and learning. Founders Labs Collaboration: Join industry leaders in dynamic 6-week Founders Labs, co-creating solutions for your teams, classrooms, or personal life. Exclusive Communities: Connect with like-minded individuals in exclusive communities tailored for each segment, exchanging ideas and insights for unparalleled growth. What You Will Experience in the App: Unlock Creativity: Open the door to boundless creativity with ideas and solutions tailored for every segment. Playful Learning Focus : Immerse yourself in playful environments, gaining insights that enhance team collaboration, cognitive skills, and creativity. Visual Thinking Tools: Learn the art of using found objects for visual thinking, a unique approach to problem-solving and communication. Basics of Design Thinking : Acquire the fundamentals of design thinking, unlocking new perspectives and innovative approaches. Designing Creative Environments: Explore how to design environments that foster creativity, engagement, and innovation in various settings. What's Coming Soon: Specialized Labs on Various Topics: Dive deeper into specific areas of interest with upcoming specialized labs, expanding your knowledge and skills. Over 80 Games in the Library: Access a vast library of over 80 games across 24 categories, offering endless possibilities for creativity and engagement. At THINGS LAB, we bridge the gap between play and innovation, linking to educational and scientific theories and models. Download now and embark on a journey where creativity knows no bounds! INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of THINGS LAB is free of charge. Should you use THINGS LAB to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

ThingLink Capture

Features
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Go from a 3D scan to a spatial learning experience in minutes. With any LiDAR-enabled iOS device, you can capture 3D scans that are automatically processed and uploaded to ThingLink, where you can easily add contextual rich-media hotspots. These annotated 3D models can be viewed on any device and integrated into your LMS. ThingLink Capture also powers our Apple Vision Pro experience: the uploaded 3D model is used for object-tracking training, enabling learners to see hotspots attached to real-world objects through the headset.

Screenshots

THINGS LAB4 screens
ThingLink Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThingLink Capture at none against THINGS LAB's 1. ThingLink Capture also leads on ads (none vs shown). THINGS LAB's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price 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. THINGS LAB sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.00 per month. ThingLink Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THINGS LAB ships an update every 3 weeks, ThingLink Capture every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
THINGS LAB versus ThingLink Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHINGS LABThingLink Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurtlewings LTDThinglink

In-app purchases

1 purchases

THINGS LAB

Subscriptions1
  • Creative Catalyst Club14 Days trial$7.001 Month
None

ThingLink Capture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is THINGS LAB free?
THINGS LAB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThingLink Capture free?
ThingLink Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do THINGS LAB or ThingLink Capture have ads?
THINGS LAB shows ads; ThingLink Capture does not.
Which is updated more often, THINGS LAB or ThingLink Capture?
THINGS LAB ships an update every 3 weeks, and ThingLink Capture every 2 months. Most recently, THINGS LAB was updated on September 10, 2026 and ThingLink Capture on August 24, 2026.

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