# Physics Studio vs AP Physics 1

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Studio | AP Physics 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-studio/id654030315/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ap-physics-1-exam-test-prep/id1553006619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sridhar Sundaram](https://appshunter.io/developer/654030318) | [Expanded Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/313709778) |

## What reviewers say

### Physics Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-studio/id654030315)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genius Pack - Today's Tidbit, Daily challenge, Progress Tracking | $0.99 | per month |
| Electromagnetism - Magnet, Magnetic field, Electromagnet, Dynamo and Motor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Waves- Types, Superposition, Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction, Resonance | $4.99 | one-time |


### AP Physics 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ap-physics-1-exam-test-prep/id1553006619)

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.

**Highlights:** 500 AP-style questions, Detailed answer explanations, Simulates real AP exam, Study, Timed Exam, and Bookmark modes, Progress tracking, iCloud save functionality

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| AP Physics 1 - 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $99.99 | per year |
| AP Physics 1 | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Studio free?

Physics Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AP Physics 1 free?

AP Physics 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Physics Studio or AP Physics 1?

AP Physics 1 is rated higher. Physics Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while AP Physics 1 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Physics Studio or AP Physics 1 have ads?

Neither Physics Studio nor AP Physics 1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Physics Studio or AP Physics 1?

Physics Studio ships an update every 2 months, and AP Physics 1 every 6 months. Most recently, Physics Studio was updated on October 3, 2026 and AP Physics 1 on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*