NewtonDV vs VelocityLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NewtonDV
Analyze video footage to understand physics principles like kinematics. Record your own videos or import existing ones to study motion, forces, and velocity with detailed data visualization.
- Record HD and slow-motion videos
- Import videos from various sources
- Rotatable coordinate system
- Display measurement data in tables and diagrams
- Export data as CSV and images
- Create time strips and stroboscopic images
- Light and dark mode
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Just imagine you want to find out which forces have an impact on a bungee jumper. Or whether the amount of fun you have on a roller coaster differs depending on sitting in the first or the last car. Maybe you want to get to the bottom of the moon landing in 1969. Did it really take place or are the videos just fakes produced in a film studio somewhere on our planet as alleged by several obscure sources? These and other questions about kinematics can be answered easily with NewtonDV. The app analyses the movement of persons or objects in a video using mere physics. All you need is a given film sequence — or record your own video with NewtonDV. Range of functions: - Recording HD and slow-motion videos using the built-in iPad camera (up to 240 fps) - Importing videos from the photo library, Files app, iCloud Drive, or via AirDrop - Rotatable coordinate system for inclined planes or rotated recordings - Displaying measurement data in tables and diagrams - Drawing trend curves - Creating time strips and stroboscopic images - Displaying velocity and acceleration vectors with numerical values - Exporting tables and diagrams as png files - Exporting measurement data as csv files for further analysis in a spreadsheet program - Sharing tables and diagrams via email - Printing tables and diagrams - Light and dark mode
VelocityLab
This app pairs with a PocketLab sensor to measure motion data like speed, velocity, and acceleration. It's designed for students, educators, and makers to explore physics concepts through hands-on experiments.
- Measure speed, velocity, acceleration, and position
- Connects with PocketLab sensor
- Stream and record real-time data
- Explore physics concepts
- Ideal for STEM education
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VelocityLab works with the PocketLab sensor to measure the speed, velocity, acceleration, and position of moving objects. We built VelocityLab for curious explorers, educators, students, and makers to bring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to life like never before. Attach the PocketLab sensor to any object that rolls, then use the VelocityLab app to connect to the PocketLab sensor and setup your experiment. VelocityLab instantly streams and records data. Use VelocityLab for science experiments involving momentum, force, impulse, collisions, acceleration, and many other physics concepts. NOTE: The PocketLab app is designed to pair with a PocketLab sensor. Order your sensor at www.thepocketlab.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NewtonDV at 67% against VelocityLab's 0%. VelocityLab's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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
VelocityLab is free to download; NewtonDV costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NewtonDV ships an update every 5 months, VelocityLab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NewtonDV | VelocityLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roland Wejner | Myriad Sensors |
Customer experience
NewtonDV
VelocityLab
In-app purchases
NewtonDV
No in-app purchases
VelocityLab
No in-app purchases
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