Comparison

EveryCircuit vs Physics Lab AR

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

Head to head
About

EveryCircuit

Build and simulate electronic circuits with dynamic animations of voltage, current, and charge. Adjust parameters in real-time and generate input signals with your finger. Explore a vast library of components and community designs.

Highlights
  • Dynamic voltage, current, and charge animations
  • Real-time parameter adjustment with analog knob
  • Arbitrary input signal generation with finger
  • Growing library of analog and digital components
  • Automatic wire routing and minimalistic UI
  • Cloud community for storing and sharing circuits
  • DC, AC, and transient analysis
Features
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All joking aside, this time you will understand how electronic circuits work. Build any circuit, tap play button, and watch dynamic voltage, current, and charge animations. This gives you insight into circuit operation like no equation does. While simulation is running, adjust circuit parameters with analog knob, and the circuit responds to your actions in real time. You can even generate an arbitrary input signal with your finger! "This app takes design to a whole new level of interactivity" - Design News EveryCircuit is not just an eye candy. Under the hood it packs custom-built simulation engine optimized for interactive mobile use, serious numerical methods, and realistic device models. In short, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's current and voltage laws, nonlinear semiconductor device equations, and all the good stuff is there. Growing library of components gives you freedom to design any analog or digital circuit from a simple voltage divider to transistor-level masterpiece. Schematic editor features automatic wire routing, and minimalistic user interface. No nonsense, less tapping, more productivity. Simplicity, innovation, and power, combined with mobility, make EveryCircuit a must-have companion for high school science and physics students, electrical engineering college students, breadboard and printed circuit board (PCB) enthusiasts, and ham radio hobbyists. Join EveryCircuit cloud community to store your circuits on cloud and access them from any of your mobile devices. Explore public community circuits and share your own designs. EveryCircuit is free to download and use. There is an option to purchase the Full Version of EveryCircuit that allows you to build and simulate large circuits, save unlimited number of circuits, store them on cloud, and sync between your devices. It is available via a one time in-app purchase for $14.99. EveryCircuit privacy policy and terms of use: https://everycircuit.com/privacypolicy https://everycircuit.com/termsofuse Analyses: + DC analysis + AC analysis with frequency sweep + Transient analysis Features: + Thousands of public community circuits + Animations of voltage waveforms and current flows + Animations of capacitor charges + Analog control knob adjusts circuit parameters + Automatic wire routing + Oscilloscope with I-V curves and stack mode + Single play/pause button controls simulation + Saving and loading of circuit schematic + Mobile simulation engine built from ground-up + Shake the phone to kick-start oscillators + IEC and ANSI circuit component symbols + Intuitive user interface + No Ads Components: + Sources, signal generators + Controlled sources, VCVS, VCCS, CCVS, CCCS + Resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers + Voltmeter, amperemeter, ohmmeter + DC motor + Potentiometer, lamp + Switches, SPST, SPDT + Push buttons, NO, NC + Diodes, Zener diodes, light emitting diodes (LED), RGB LED + MOS transistors (MOSFET) + Bipolar junction transistors (BJT) + Ideal operational amplifier (opamp) + Digital logic gates, AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR + D flip-flop, T flip-flop, JK flip-flop + SR NOR latch, SR NAND latch + Relay + 555 timer + Counter + 7-segment display and decoder + Analog-to-digital converter + Digital-to-analog converter

About

Physics Lab AR

Explore physics through interactive virtual experiments and augmented reality. Build and test electrical circuits with over 100 components, visualize electromagnetic fields, and even design your own galaxy. Ideal for students, teachers, and curious minds of all ages.

Highlights
  • Virtual lab with AR mode
  • Build 3D electric circuits
  • 100+ circuit components
  • Precise scientific calculations
  • Electromagnetic field visualization
  • Design custom galaxies
Features
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Are you a curious student eager to explore deeper into the physics world? Are you a science enthusiast who wants to share your ideas with others? Are you an adventurer bounded by textbook instructions and budget limits? Are you a romantic dreaming of having your own customized galaxy? Are you a teacher who wants to use fun and interactive demonstrations in your physics lessons? Learn science by doing experiments in your virtual lab with Physics Lab. With our new AR mode, you can even bring your experiments to life! In Physics Lab, you can play with various circuit components, build your own 3D electric circuits, and see how they work in real time. With 100+ circuit components to choose from (and more coming soon), the possibilities are endless. Plus, all of our experiments are backed by science and calculated with precise numbers, so you can learn and have fun at the same time. Physics Lab is not only for students, but for teachers too! Use it to demonstrate experiments in class, and help your students learn and explore in a new way. And because it's virtual, you don't have to worry about expensive lab equipment or safety concerns. Explore with freedom - Pick from 100+ circuit components (more coming!) - Drag them from the toolbox to the virtual desk and connect them the way you like - All experiment results are backed by science and calculated in precise numbers - Design your own galaxy or load from our solar system - Electromagnetic experiments with field line visualization Better than real life - Set properties of circuit components to different figures and observe changes of behavior and stats in real time - One-click to turn what you have built into an editable circuit diagram and vice versa - No expenses on lab equipments, no worry about safety issues A lab for everyone - Teachers have been using Physics Lab to demonstrate experiments and assist teaching in class - Students, in primary or high schools, can learn science and explore freely anywhere, anytime - Kids or not, curious minds now have their own virtual lab to learn knowledge by doing experiments Whether you're a teacher, student, or just someone who loves learning about physics, Physics Lab has something for everyone. Connect with us and let us know what you think, and check out our subscription options to access even more experiments and components. We can't wait to see what you create! Email: turtlesim@u.northwestern.edu =========================== Concerning Component Subscription During your subscription period, you will have access to all paid components for free, including future ones. 1) Subscription periods are one month long and will be charged to your iTunes Account at the time of purchase. 2) Your subscription is linked to your Physics Lab account. 3) You will be charged for renewals 24 hours before the end of the current period, and will be notified of the cost. 4) You can manage your subscriptions at any time in your Account Settings. 5) By purchasing a subscription, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use: https://static.turtlesim.com/products/Term-Of-Use.txt Privacy Policy: https://static.turtlesim.com/products/Privacy-Policy.txt

Screenshots

EveryCircuit4 screens
Physics Lab AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Physics Lab AR at 4.7 against EveryCircuit's 3.0. Physics Lab AR also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 65). EveryCircuit's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EveryCircuit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Physics Lab AR sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Physics Lab AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of EveryCircuit's written reviews are positive against 47% of Physics Lab AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EveryCircuit ships an update every 3 months, Physics Lab AR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EveryCircuit versus Physics Lab AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEveryCircuitPhysics Lab AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (65 ratings)4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings651.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuseMazeTurtle Sim LLC

Customer experience

EveryCircuit

All ratings65 ratings
Positive43.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative36.9%

Physics Lab AR

All ratings1,811 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative45.5%

User reviews

EveryCircuit

From 65 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Helpful for learning electronics
  • 👍 Great visual simulations
  • 👍 Useful for prototyping and testing circuits

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Simulation inaccuracies
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Requires account login and internet connection
  • 💰 Expensive for full version
  • 🔒 Account login problems

Physics Lab AR

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Nice app
  • 🚀 Awesome app
  • 💡 Good app idea
  • 👍 Helpful for learning
  • 👍 Useful for teachers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Unstable app
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🐛 App doesn't work
  • 🔧 Needs improvements

Bugs and requests

EveryCircuit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Zener diodes not functioning correctly
  • Parallel power supply circuits not simulating properly
  • Saved circuits disappearing or not loading correctly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Larger workspace size
  • More component options (FETs, transformers, etc.)
  • Copy/paste functionality
  • Ability to adjust component values numerically
  • Improved waveform visualization and analysis tools
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  • Offline mode for use without internet

Physics Lab AR

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when opening experiments or circuits
  • Wires don't attach properly
  • Objects fall through the table
  • Camera position issues
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more components like transistors and potentiometers
  • Improve camera controls and view options
  • Implement saving and loading of circuits
  • Add more tutorials and explanations
  • Support for Vietnamese and other languages
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  • Improve stability and reduce crashes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EveryCircuit

One-time1
  • Full Version$14.99
7 purchases

Physics Lab AR

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Component Subscription$1.491 Month
One-time6
  • 60 Diamonds$0.99
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 120 Diamonds$1.99
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  • 300 Diamonds$4.99
  • 680 Diamonds$9.99
  • 1280 Diamonds$19.99

Questions

Is EveryCircuit free?
EveryCircuit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Physics Lab AR free?
Physics Lab AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EveryCircuit or Physics Lab AR?
Physics Lab AR is rated higher. EveryCircuit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.
Do EveryCircuit or Physics Lab AR have ads?
Neither EveryCircuit nor Physics Lab AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EveryCircuit or Physics Lab AR?
EveryCircuit ships an update every 3 months, and Physics Lab AR every 2 months. Most recently, EveryCircuit was updated on September 27, 2026 and Physics Lab AR on October 1, 2026.

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