NOBOOK Lab vs Science Simulations
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NOBOOK Lab
This app offers a virtual laboratory experience with over 1000 DIY experimental equipment pieces and a library of 700+ high-quality experiments. It allows for free combination of equipment to observe phenomena and explore scientific concepts in physics and chemistry.
- 1000+ DIY experimental equipment
- Interactive learning mode
- 8 major engine algorithms for free combination
- Observe experimental phenomena instantly
- 700+ high-quality experiments
- Physics and chemistry modules
- Search experiments by knowledge points
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NOBOOK lab , Your lab ,No limits [1000+ DIY Experimental Equipment] Explore freely with 1000+ pieces of experimental equipment, and experience a brand-new interactive learning mode. Exclusive self-developed 8 major engine algorithms allow for free combination of equipment, enabling you to instantly observe experimental phenomena and results and explore the experimental methods you want! [A Vast Number of High-quality Experiments] An authoritative and comprehensive experimental resource library, covering more than 700 experiments. You can search for experiments by knowledge points, learn right away, and get started in minutes. There are high-quality experiments in multiple modules of physics including biology, optics, electricity, mechanics, and thermology; chemistry includes both organic and inorganic chemistry content.
Science Simulations
Explore over 150 interactive chemistry and physics simulations to understand complex science concepts. This app offers an intuitive, game-like environment for learning at home or in the classroom, with offline access to educational resources.
- 150+ interactive simulations
- Chemistry and physics concepts
- Classroom and home use
- Offline access
- Game-like learning environment
- Creative Commons licensed content
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Play and learn with more than 150 interactive chemistry and physics simulations, and dive into a wide range of science concepts. How do acid-base solutions work, what do atomic interactions look like, or what is a regression? Perfect for use in the classroom or at home, these award-winning resources create an intuitive, game-like environment that encourages exploration, discovery, and learning. Powered by Kiwix, this app provides offline access to open educational resources developed by the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder. All content is available under the Creative Commons Attribution license (CC-BY), making it freely accessible for everyone. For those who want to support the mission of the PhET project, consider purchasing the official PhET App on this store —a one-time payment for lifetime access. Whatever your level. start your journey into science today with interactive, engaging, and educational simulations!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Science Simulations at 4.8 against NOBOOK Lab's 3.0. Science Simulations also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). NOBOOK Lab's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. NOBOOK Lab sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Science Simulations asks for nothing beyond the download.
Science Simulations holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.
NOBOOK Lab ships an update monthly, Science Simulations every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NOBOOK Lab | Science Simulations |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BeiJing LeBu Educational Technology Co., Ltd. | Wikimedia CH |
Customer experience
NOBOOK Lab
Science Simulations
In-app purchases
NOBOOK Lab
- GCSE Chemistry Month Access$15.00
- A-Level Physics Month Access$15.00
- GCSE Physics Month Access$15.00
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- A-Level Chem Month Access$15.00
- A-Level Chem Year Access$150.00
- GCSE Chemistry Year Access$150.00
- GCSE Physics Year Access$150.00
- A-Level Physics Year Access$150.00
Science Simulations
No in-app purchases
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