PhysicsCalc vs Charged Physics Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhysicsCalc
This app provides a comprehensive collection of physics formulas, calculations, and solutions. It offers a unit converter, physical constants, and history of calculations, with advanced features like dependency graphs and error calculation available via a one-time purchase.
- 126 physics formulas
- Smart calculation with instant results
- Step-by-step solutions
- Unit converter
- Physical constants
- Dependency graphs
- Error calculator
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PhysicsCalculator is your pocket physics assistant. 126 formulas across 6 sections: mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, oscillations & waves, and modern physics. FREE: • 56+ formulas — 2 from each subsection • Smart calculation — select the unknown variable, enter the rest, get instant results • Step-by-step solutions — detailed breakdown of every calculation • Unit converter — 13 categories, 80+ units of measurement • Physical constants — speed of light, Planck's constant, and more • History — all your calculations at your fingertips • 6 languages — English, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Chinese • Dark mode — comfortable work in any environment PREMIUM — ONE-TIME PURCHASE: • All 126 formulas — from high school to university level • Dependency graphs — visualize how one quantity depends on another • Error calculator — error propagation using partial derivatives • Favorites — save important calculations • PDF export — share your results PHYSICS SECTIONS: ▸ Mechanics — kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, statics ▸ Thermodynamics — gas laws, heat transfer, molecular physics ▸ Electromagnetism — Coulomb's law, Ohm's law, electromagnetic induction ▸ Optics — refraction, lenses, diffraction ▸ Oscillations & Waves — pendulum, wave equation, sound ▸ Modern Physics — photoelectric effect, atomic physics, nuclear reactions The app is fully offline — no internet required, no data collected. Perfect for students, teachers, and physics enthusiasts.
Charged Physics Lab
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Charged Physics Lab turns the Physics I and Physics II formula sheet into an interactive problem-solving workspace. Start with the language in a homework problem, a quantity you need, or a formula you recognize. Search across 200 equations or browse the Formula Map by physics section. Open a formula to see its variables, fixed units, physical meaning, and a diagram that responds to the values in the equation. The equation itself is the calculator. Tap a variable tile to enter a value. Hold a tile to isolate that variable automatically, or use a short hold and swipe to make one inverse algebra move yourself. When every required value is known, the result appears immediately. For multi-step problems, carry a solved quantity into a related formula and keep the calculation on the same working blackboard. Formula search surfaces useful next equations when a result can feed another step. Teacher-style worked examples combine the physical story, a labeled visual, symbolic rearrangement, substitution, units, and interpretation. Narration and the visual presentation move together so you can follow the reasoning instead of only seeing a final answer. Included: • 200 Physics I and Physics II equations • Plain-English, symbol, quantity, and topic search • Interactive variable tiles with fixed units • Automatic isolation and step-by-step algebra gestures • Live diagrams and variable explanations • Narrated worked examples • Multi-formula problem chains • A built-in How to Use guide • On-device progress and settings • Core learning content available without an internet connection Charged Physics Lab is a learning and calculation aid. Always use the assumptions and sign conventions appropriate to your course and problem.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Charged Physics Lab at none against PhysicsCalc's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PhysicsCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Charged Physics Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PhysicsCalc | Charged Physics Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rustam Elmuradov | Charged Alpha |
In-app purchases
PhysicsCalc
- All Formulas$1.99
Charged Physics Lab
No in-app purchases
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