Comparison

LabQuest Viewer vs ThingLink Capture

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

Head to head
About

LabQuest Viewer

This app enables wireless viewing and control of a Vernier LabQuest data collection interface from an iPad. It facilitates remote monitoring, teacher-led demonstrations, and student presentations by projecting the LabQuest screen. Users can also capture screenshots for documentation.

Highlights
  • Wireless LabQuest viewing and control
  • Remote monitoring of student progress
  • Classroom projection for demos
  • Screenshot capture for documentation
  • Customizable viewing permissions
  • Password-protected connections
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LabQuest Viewer allows you to use your classroom iPad to wirelessly view and control a Vernier LabQuest® data collection interface. This allows you to remotely monitor and interact with any LabQuest on your network. If your classroom iPad is equipped to display with a projector, LabQuest Viewer allows you to present any LabQuest screen for the entire class, enabling teacher-led demonstrations and student-led presentations. While viewing a LabQuest, use the share feature to capture a screenshot of the LabQuest display for use in lab instructions or other documents. Vernier LabQuest Required Network access to at least one LabQuest is required to use this application. • Works with any LabQuest 2 (www.vernier.com/labq2) • Can also be used with a Wi-Fi-enabled original LabQuest (www.vernier.com/wifi-usb) Key features • View and control a LabQuest from an iPad • Monitor student progress on any LabQuest connected to your network • Project the iPad running LabQuest Viewer for class demos and presentations • Share screenshots of the LabQuest display for use in lab instructions Additional customizable permissions (enabled through settings on a LabQuest) • Permit viewing without control • Password-protect a connection Vernier Software & Technology has over 30 years of experience in providing effective learning resources for understanding experimental data in science and math classrooms. LabQuest Viewer is a part of Vernier’s extensive system of sensors, interfaces, and data-collection software for science education.

About

ThingLink Capture

Features
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Go from a 3D scan to a spatial learning experience in minutes. With any LiDAR-enabled iOS device, you can capture 3D scans that are automatically processed and uploaded to ThingLink, where you can easily add contextual rich-media hotspots. These annotated 3D models can be viewed on any device and integrated into your LMS. ThingLink Capture also powers our Apple Vision Pro experience: the uploaded 3D model is used for object-tracking training, enabling learners to see hotspots attached to real-world objects through the headset.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ThingLink Capture at Free against LabQuest Viewer's $4.99. ThingLink Capture also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). LabQuest Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ThingLink Capture is free to download; LabQuest Viewer costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LabQuest Viewer ships an update every 9 months, ThingLink Capture every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LabQuest Viewer versus ThingLink Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabQuest ViewerThingLink Capture
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVernier Software & TechnologyThinglink

In-app purchases

None

LabQuest Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

ThingLink Capture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LabQuest Viewer free?
LabQuest Viewer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThingLink Capture free?
ThingLink Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LabQuest Viewer or ThingLink Capture have ads?
Neither LabQuest Viewer nor ThingLink Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LabQuest Viewer or ThingLink Capture?
LabQuest Viewer ships an update every 9 months, and ThingLink Capture every 2 months. Most recently, LabQuest Viewer was updated on September 28, 2026 and ThingLink Capture on October 9, 2026.

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