Comparison

Physics Studio vs Photronium

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

Head to head
About

Physics Studio

Explore physics concepts through interactive virtual lab experiments and bite-sized learning modules. Connect theoretical knowledge to real-world applications and practice for tests. Optional subscription offers daily challenges and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Virtual lab for interactive experiments
  • Bite-sized learning notes
  • Concept applications and games
  • Test preparation tools
  • Daily challenges and progress tracking (subscription)
  • Contests for physics challenges
Features
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Physics Studio is a virtual lab to LEARN school physics. No more boring videos and books which TEACH. "...A great deal of content has been jam-packed into "Physics Studio" and it is phenomenal considering that this is currently available free of charge." - 5 stars - Educational App Store "...this app is a labor of love from the developers to share the underlying concepts of a physics curriculum with all.." - TWA Certified - Teachers with Apps "Awesome I like it. It is very useful" - 5 stars - shashank dkshetty "Love it Game maker... I know this is the perfect game for me to learn because I want to be a scientist I think this will inspire me to know a lot more ..." - 5 stars - flickerwatch "Science! Entertainment!entertainment ! And science" - 5 stars - prakash guddimath + VIRTUAL LAB - Explore ideas through interactive experiments - on your touchscreen device. Learn by doing. + DEEEPER, RICHER LEARNING - Drill down into concepts explained in bite-sized notes. Deepen your learning. + IN CONTEXT - Immerse into concepts made simple by lucid, bite-sized annotations. + CONNECT CONCEPTS TO USE - Concept applications: spray painting, hydraulic press, microphone, nuclear reactors...Concept games: bell ringer, refractory monkey, spaced out, dynamo power... + ACE THAT TEST - Close the loop between what you know and what you need to know. Perfect your concepts. + GENIUS PACK - Optional auto-renewed subscription (~1 USD per month) - Get daily challenges, tidbits and progress tracking to foster the genius in you. + CONTESTS - Participate in contests with others to prove your Physics mettle. Never before has physics been so accessible and so much fun. Also available for Schools. Try Physics Studio Today!!! Privacy Policy: http://www.mazalearn.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: http://www.mazalearn.com/termsofuse.html

About

Photronium

Access over 360 physics equations with clear explanations and powerful search tools. Test your knowledge with custom quizzes and learn offline anywhere, anytime. This educational reference is designed for learners of all levels.

Highlights
  • 360+ physics equations
  • Offline access
  • Intelligent Search
  • Symbol Search
  • Customizable quizzes
  • Bookmarking
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With over 360 physics equations explained in a clear, easy-to-understand way and a flexible search system, Photronium can be an immensely helpful tool for learners of any level. PHYSICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Look up any physics equation, with topics including: • Motion in One Dimension • Projectile Motion • Laws of Motion • Uniform Circular Motion • Work and Energy • Linear Momentum and Collisions • Rotation of Rigid Bodies • Universal Gravitation • Fluid Mechanics • Oscillatory Motion • Wave Motion • Sound Waves • Thermodynamics • Electromagnetism • Light and Optics • Relativity • Quantum Physics All available offline, so you can learn anywhere, anytime. MEMORY QUIZ Test your knowledge by taking quizzes! Bookmark any section that interests you, and Photronium will automatically create quizzes based on those bookmarks. INTELLIGENT SEARCH & SYMBOL SEARCH Just type anything. Intelligent Search can work with the most ambiguous descriptions, like “atom”, “lens”, “radiation”, “Newton”, and “phase angle”. And when you need to find a physics formula without any description, Symbol Search provides a discovery experience you’ve never seen before. FREE & NO ADS Photronium comes with over 360 physics equations, Intelligent Search, Symbol Search, Widgets, Bookmarks, Suggested Websites, and Dark Mode all available for free and ad-free. With Extras, you can purchase more features and support the app’s development. Have questions or feedback? From the app, open Extras and send a report.

Screenshots

Physics Studio1 screens
Photronium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Photronium at 5.0 against Physics Studio's 4.6. Photronium also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Physics Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Physics Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Photronium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photronium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Physics Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photronium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Physics Studio ships an update every 2 months, Photronium monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Physics Studio versus Photronium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics StudioPhotronium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSridhar SundaramHao Nguyen

Customer experience

Physics Studio

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.3%

Photronium

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Physics Studio

Subscriptions1
  • Genius Pack - Today's Tidbit, Daily challenge, Progress Tracking$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Electromagnetism - Magnet, Magnetic field, Electromagnet, Dynamo and Motor$4.99
  • Waves- Types, Superposition, Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction, Resonance$4.99
1 purchases

Photronium

One-time1
  • Multicolored Bookmarks$0.99

Questions

Is Physics Studio free?
Physics Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photronium free?
Photronium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Physics Studio or Photronium?
Photronium is rated higher. Physics Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Photronium averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Physics Studio or Photronium have ads?
Neither Physics Studio nor Photronium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Physics Studio or Photronium?
Physics Studio ships an update every 2 months, and Photronium monthly. Most recently, Physics Studio was updated on October 16, 2026 and Photronium on October 6, 2026.

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