# Light Lab vs GalacticAR for Education

The clearest difference is price: Light Lab at Free against GalacticAR for Education's $4.99. Light Lab also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). GalacticAR for Education's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (6 vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Light Lab is free to download; GalacticAR for Education costs $4.99 up front. Light Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GalacticAR for Education asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Lab | GalacticAR for Education |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THSS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722239755) | [Vielfalt Software e.U.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666796449) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-lab-learn-optics/id6504238420)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase all lenses | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lens Ticket Issuance Function | $9.99 | one-time |


### GalacticAR for Education

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galacticar-for-education/id6761950044)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Lab free?

Light Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GalacticAR for Education free?

GalacticAR for Education costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Light Lab or GalacticAR for Education have ads?

Neither Light Lab nor GalacticAR for Education shows ads.

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