Comparison

LabQuest Viewer vs Platzwahl

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

Platzwahl

This app assists educators in quickly generating optimized classroom seating charts. It allows for customization based on student needs, such as separating disruptive students or placing others closer to the front. Manual adjustments are possible with a drag-and-drop interface.

Highlights
  • Optimized seating plan generation
  • Classroom grid setup
  • CSV class import
  • Student separation rules
  • Front row placement
  • Manual drag & drop adjustments
  • End-to-end encrypted iCloud Sync (Pro)
Features
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Platzwahl helps teachers create optimized classroom seating arrangements in seconds. Set up your classroom as a grid, import your class via CSV, and let the app calculate the best seating plan — separating disruptive students, placing those who need the front row upfront, and respecting your preferences. Adjust plans manually with drag & drop. Student data stays on your device. Only if you turn on iCloud Sync (Pro) is it stored in your private iCloud, with student names and traits end-to-end encrypted. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Platzwahl at Free against LabQuest Viewer's $4.99. Platzwahl also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). LabQuest Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

Platzwahl is free to download; LabQuest Viewer costs $4.99 up front. Platzwahl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LabQuest Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LabQuest Viewer ships an update every 9 months, Platzwahl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LabQuest Viewer versus Platzwahl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabQuest ViewerPlatzwahl
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVernier Software & TechnologyFelix Leitenberger

Customer experience

LabQuest Viewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Platzwahl

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LabQuest Viewer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Platzwahl

Subscriptions2
  • Monatlich3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is LabQuest Viewer free?
LabQuest Viewer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Platzwahl free?
Platzwahl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LabQuest Viewer or Platzwahl have ads?
Neither LabQuest Viewer nor Platzwahl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LabQuest Viewer or Platzwahl?
LabQuest Viewer ships an update every 9 months, and Platzwahl every 2 months. Most recently, LabQuest Viewer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Platzwahl on October 15, 2026.

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