Comparison

Physica vs Pocket Experiments Science Lab

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

Head to head
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Physica

Features
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Master the Laws of the Universe with Physica! Dive into the fascinating world of physics with Physica, your comprehensive study companion designed to make learning interactive, effective, and engaging. Whether you're a high school or college student tackling exams, preparing for standardized tests (like AP Physics or MCAT), or a lifelong learner curious about how the universe works, Physica provides the tools you need to succeed. Why Choose Physica? MEET YOUR PERSONAL AI TUTOR (Physica Pro): Never get stuck on a tough equation again! Chat with our advanced AI Tutor directly within any question. Using Socratic learning, our AI doesn’t just hand you the answersβ€”it guides you step-by-step, explains complex concepts in simple terms, and helps you understand why your mathematical or conceptual thought process is right or wrong. It’s like having a world-class physics professor in your pocket 24/7. EXTENSIVE TOPIC COVERAGE: Journey through a meticulously curated curriculum spanning key areas of physics: β€’ Mechanics & Kinematics: Explore motion, vectors, Newton's laws, energy, and momentum. β€’ Thermodynamics & Heat: Unravel the mysteries of energy transfer, entropy, and the laws of thermodynamics. β€’ Electromagnetism: Understand electric fields, magnetic forces, circuits, and Maxwell's equations. β€’ Modern Physics & Quantum Theory: Discover relativity, atomic structures, and the fascinating world of quantum phenomena. ENGAGING QUIZZES: Test your knowledge with a variety of question formats designed to challenge and reinforce your understanding: β€’ Multiple-Choice Questions: Select the correct answer from a set of options. β€’ Fill-in-the-Blanks: Recall key formulas, variables, and concepts. β€’ Image-Based Questions: Analyze free-body diagrams, circuits, and graphs to deepen comprehension. SMART HINTS SYSTEM: Stuck on a particularly tricky calculation? Physica offers a unique "Get a Hint" feature. Watch a short rewarded video ad to receive a helpful clue that guides you towards the correct answer without giving it away, fostering critical thinking and learning. DETAILED EXPLANATIONS & INSTANT FEEDBACK: After submitting your answer, immediately see if you were correct. More importantly, every question comes with a clear and concise explanation of the underlying formulas and concepts, helping you learn from your mistakes. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: Monitor your performance within each test session. See your score upon completion and review your answers to identify areas for improvement and focus your study efforts. INTUITIVE & USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE: Navigate effortlessly through subjects and topics with a clean, modern design. Starting a test is just a tap away! LEARN ON THE GO: Physica is designed for your busy lifestyle. Study anytime, anywhere, and turn spare moments into productive learning sessions. Who is Physica for? β€’ Students: High school, college, and university students looking for a reliable study aid and formula reference. β€’ Test-Takers: Individuals preparing for AP Physics (1, 2, or C), MCAT, A-Levels, or other STEM-related exams. β€’ Self-Learners: Anyone with a passion for physics who wants to expand their knowledge at their own pace. β€’ Educators: A great supplementary tool to recommend to students for revision and problem-solving practice. Embark on your path to mastering physics! Download Physica today and transform the way you learn. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Pocket Experiments Science Lab

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Twenty-six rooms. Not a workbook β€” a bench in each one. You set the parts out yourself, turn the knobs, and measure with the instruments. β€’ Hang as many weights as you like anywhere along a balance beam, and even it up β€’ Drag molecules onto the bench and see what they form β€’ Set a magma's silica and the depth where it freezes, erupt it, then look at the rock through a hand lens and measure the grains β€’ Stretch two strings, detune one, and listen to the beats β€’ Drop three seismometers on a map; three circles meet at one point, and that point is the epicenter Every number is measured off the picture. Nothing here works a value out of a formula and then "checks" it against the same formula. The grains under the lens are really drawn, and their size is really measured. Turn a knob and the picture changes; when the picture changes, the numbers change with it. Every room has three steps: 1. Move it β€” turn one knob and watch what changes 2. Count it β€” line the measurement up against the formula and look at the gap 3. Check it β€” one question, and the reason either way Every room also has a question box. Clear it and the room moves up a tier: none β†’ bronze β†’ silver β†’ gold. There are 78 questions in all. But the questions are not the main act. Playing with the bench is; a question is the detour you take when you think β€œwait β€” could I actually build that?” The topics are middle school and high school science: forces and motion, springs and buoyancy, pendulums, circuits, electromagnets, ray optics, lenses, sound, changes of state, solubility, titration, electrolysis, chemical reactions, preparing and collecting gases, the microscope, cell division, photosynthesis, flower structure, heredity, strata, rocks and volcanoes, earthquakes, and the sky. Three neighbors of science come along too: probability, logic gates and regular expressions. ADS AND THE ONE-TIME PURCHASE The app is free and shows ads: a banner along the bottom of the screen, and a full-screen ad when you open the app. All 26 rooms and all 78 questions are open from the first launch. There is exactly one in-app purchase and all it does is turn the ads off β€” it unlocks nothing and adds nothing. It is a single one-time purchase with no subscription (Β₯5,000 in Japan; the price for your country is shown in the app). Not based on, or affiliated with, any particular textbook.

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Physica4 screens
Pocket Experiments Science Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

Physica and Pocket Experiments Science Lab are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Physica sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Pocket Experiments Science Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Physica versus Pocket Experiments Science Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysicaPocket Experiments Science Lab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size104 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLojas Software CorpMIZOU, CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Physica

Subscriptions1
  • Physica Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
One-time5
  • 25 Hints - Photon Pack$0.99
  • 5 Skips - Tachyon Pack$0.99
  • 60 Hints - Kinetic Bundle$1.99
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  • 15 Skips - Wormhole Bundle$1.99
  • 150 Hints Β· Photon Pack$3.99
1 purchases

Pocket Experiments Science Lab

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$29.99

Questions

Is Physica free?
Physica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Experiments Science Lab free?
Pocket Experiments Science Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Physica or Pocket Experiments Science Lab have ads?
Both Physica and Pocket Experiments Science Lab show ads.

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