Classify It! vs Sugar Simulation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Classify It!
Test your knowledge of how organisms can be sorted and grouped in this educational game. Progress through levels to earn collectible Creature Cards and learn fascinating facts about different species. It's a fun way to explore the world of biological classification.
- Sort and group organisms
- 30 levels of gameplay
- Collectible Creature Cards
- Multi-user system with avatars
- Educational classification information
- Progressively difficult modes
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Think you know what poison ivy and a firefly have in common? How about some of the ways a dolphin and a goldfish are different? Download Classify It!, a new game from AAAS Science NetLinks, to test your knowledge of how various organisms can be sorted and grouped. Play through the game’s 30 levels to earn special Creature Cards, and then pick up nine more in the fast-paced bonus rounds! Can you collect all 39 cards for a complete set? Pick your avatar and start sorting! Features: - Multi-user system: each child can choose and name his/her own avatar from one of twelve organisms - Educational information about classification - Earn Creature Cards to learn more about organisms - Three progressively difficult modes teach classification This app was developed by AAAS Science NetLinks, a free online resource for teachers and students. For more science activities and interactives, visit sciencenetlinks.com.
Sugar Simulation
Explore the science of sugar dissolving in water and water evaporating. This educational tool visually demonstrates particle behavior, aligning with physical science curriculum for grade 5.
- Particle behavior simulation
- Sugar dissolving in water
- Water evaporation visualization
- Physical science curriculum alignment
- Grade 5 science module resource
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This simulation shows what happens to particles when sugar dissolves in water and water evaporates. This resource is aligned with the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom grade 5 physical science module, "How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Classify It! at 64 against Sugar Simulation's 5. Classify It! also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sugar Simulation holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classify It! has 64 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Classify It! | Sugar Simulation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (64 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 77 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Association for the Advancement of Science | Smithsonian Institution |
Customer experience
Classify It!
Sugar Simulation
In-app purchases
Classify It!
No in-app purchases
Sugar Simulation
No in-app purchases
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