Physics Studio vs AP Physics 1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
AP Physics 1
Prepare for the AP Physics 1 exam with 500 practice questions that mimic the actual test's format and difficulty. Detailed explanations are provided for each answer, and interactive study modes help track your progress. Access all questions with a subscription.
- 500 AP-style questions
- Detailed answer explanations
- Simulates real AP exam
- Study, Timed Exam, and Bookmark modes
- Progress tracking
- iCloud save functionality
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500 AP style questions with detailed answer explanations to prepare you for what you’ll see on test day. 5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Physics 1 Questions to Know by Test Day gives you 500 practice questions that cover the most essential course material and help you work toward a 5 on the test. The questions parallel the format and degree of difficulty that you’ll find on the actual AP exams and are accompanied by answers with comprehensive explanations. The questions in this app were written by expert AP teachers who know the exam inside and out, so they closely reflect what you’ll see when you’ll sit for the AP Physics 1 test. This valuable study guide features: •500 AP-style questions and answers •Detailed review explanations for right and wrong answers •Close simulations of the real AP exam •Updated material that reflects the latest AP exam This free application includes all questions in Chapter 1 - Kinematics (1-50). The remaining 450 questions are available with a subscription. This app has been designed for the iPhone/iPad with interactive features. -Study/Timed Exam/Bookmark modes are available for review. -In the Study mode, check the answers as you tackle the questions. -In the Timed Exam mode, time yourself and review the answers after the time is up. -In the Bookmark mode, review only the questions you have flagged for further study. -File away correctly answered questions after each practice test. -Opt to include questions from previous quizzes. -Store practice test scores to track your progress. -Save your work to iCloud to access on multiple devices. About the Author Anaxos, Inc. has been creating educational and reference materials for more than fifteen years. Based in Austin, Texas, the company uses writers from across the globe and who offer expertise on an array of subjects just as expansive. Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/ Expanded Apps Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Physics Studio at 87% against AP Physics 1's 0%. Physics Studio also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). AP Physics 1's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Physics Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AP Physics 1 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AP Physics 1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Studio has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Physics Studio's written reviews are positive against 0% of AP Physics 1's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Physics Studio ships an update every 2 months, AP Physics 1 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Physics Studio | AP Physics 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sridhar Sundaram | Expanded Apps |
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Physics Studio
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In-app purchases
Physics Studio
- Genius Pack - Today's Tidbit, Daily challenge, Progress Tracking$0.991 Month
- Electromagnetism - Magnet, Magnetic field, Electromagnet, Dynamo and Motor$4.99
- Waves- Types, Superposition, Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction, Resonance$4.99
AP Physics 1
- 1 Week$5.997 Days
- 1 Week$6.997 Days
- 1 Month$17.991 Month
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- 1 Month Subscription$17.991 Month
- AP Physics 1 - 3 Months$39.993 Months
- 1 Year$69.991 Year
- 1 year$99.991 Year
- AP Physics 1$15.99
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