Comparison

pH Snap vs pH Lab

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

Head to head
About

pH Snap

Features
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pH Snap is the ultimate chemistry companion for students, teachers, and professionals who need quick and accurate pH calculations. Whether you’re analyzing a weak acid, a strong base, or building your own presets, pH Snap gives you fast and clear results β€” no formulas required. Features: β€’ Calculate pH, pOH, and concentrations instantly β€’ Save your favorite compounds as presets β€’ Visualize results with a clean and intuitive interface β€’ Supports weak and strong acids/bases β€’ Create your own compounds with custom Ka or Kb β€’ Works offline and remembers your last settings Simplify your chemistry β€” one tap at a time.

About

pH Lab

Features
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pH Lab is an interactive virtual chemistry lab for iPhone and iPad that helps you understand acids, bases, and the pH scale through hands-on simulation. Key Features β€’ Real-time pH Simulator: Select chemicals, adjust concentration and volume, and mix solutions to see pH updates instantly. β€’ Visual pH Feedback: Watch indicator-like color changes and follow a full 0–14 pH scale. β€’ Beginner + Advanced Modes: Start simple, then explore deeper with more calculation-focused learning. β€’ Structured Lessons: Learn from core pH concepts to neutralization, buffers, and real-world applications. β€’ Quizzes with Explanations: Test your understanding and review clear answer explanations. β€’ Daily & Advanced Challenges: Complete targets, earn stars, and build your chemistry streak. β€’ Substance Library: Browse chemicals with formulas, pH values, use cases, and safety notes. Great For β€’ Middle school, high school, and university students β€’ Science teachers and tutors β€’ Self-learners who want a visual, interactive way to study chemistry Premium (One-Time Purchase) β€’ Unlock all chemicals β€’ Unlock all lessons, quizzes, and challenges β€’ Access titration mode and saved experiments β€’ Remove all ads Disclaimer: pH Lab is an educational tool and is not a substitute for real laboratory safety training.` - What’s New (v1.0): `Welcome to pH Lab 1.0! β€’ Launch of the interactive pH simulation lab β€’ Added lessons, quizzes, and daily challenges β€’ Introduced one-time Premium unlock for all features

Screenshots

pH Snap3 screens
pH Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: pH Snap at none against pH Lab's shown. pH Snap also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. pH Snap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and pH Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
pH Snap versus pH Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpH SnappH Lab
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMenhiris groupChatStick Company Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

pH Snap

One-time1
  • pH Snap PRO$3.99
1 purchases

pH Lab

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$2.99

Questions

Is pH Snap free?
pH Snap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is pH Lab free?
pH Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do pH Snap or pH Lab have ads?
pH Lab shows ads; pH Snap does not.

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