# RayLab vs Optics Simulator

The clearest difference is price: RayLab at Free against Optics Simulator's $1.99. RayLab also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.4). Optics Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

RayLab is free to download; Optics Simulator costs $1.99 up front. RayLab sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Optics Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | RayLab | Optics Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raylab/id710190065/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **63** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kamyar Ghandi](https://appshunter.io/developer/710190068) | [My Call Bag LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243282862) |

## What reviewers say

### RayLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raylab/id710190065)

Design and simulate optical systems with this powerful tool. Explore 2D and 3D models, perform advanced ray tracing, and analyze optical performance. Ideal for learning or professional design.

**Highlights:** 2D/3D optical modeling, Geometric ray tracing, Sequential and non-sequential analysis, Advanced optical elements, Polarization ray tracing, Design optimization, Glass catalogs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RayLab Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| RayLab Pro Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| Schott Glass Catalog | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Glass Editor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Optical Elements | $1.99 | one-time |
| Source and Lens Arrays | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solver/Optimizer Module | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3D Modeling | $4.99 | one-time |
| RayLab Pro 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| RayLab Pro Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### Optics Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optics-simulator-ray-diagram/id6773525708)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RayLab free?

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

### Is Optics Simulator free?

Optics Simulator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RayLab or Optics Simulator have ads?

RayLab shows ads; Optics Simulator does not.

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