# Rube’s Lab vs The Workshop

Rube’s Lab and The Workshop are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Rube’s Lab sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and The Workshop sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rube’s Lab | The Workshop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Size | 114 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volodymyr Bouland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876634444) | [Eran Amrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794914119) |

## What reviewers say

### Rube’s Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubes-lab-physics-puzzle/id6759068159)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |


### The Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-workshop-physics-puzzle/id6794913577)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Workshop Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rube’s Lab free?

Rube’s Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Workshop free?

The Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Rube’s Lab or The Workshop have ads?

Both Rube’s Lab and The Workshop show ads.

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