Comparison

BEAKER by THIX vs NB实验室

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

Head to head
About

BEAKER by THIX

Explore a virtual laboratory with 150 chemicals. Mix, heat, and shake substances to observe reactions. Collaborate with friends using AirMix™ for shared experiments. Additional tools enhance complex operations.

Highlights
  • Virtual lab with 150 chemicals
  • Interactive mixing, heating, and shaking
  • Real-time chemical reactions
  • Multiplayer via AirMix™
  • Additional experimental tools
  • Simulated ignition and boiling
Features
Read full description

Explore 150 chemicals in a virtual lab in the BEAKER app. Add in chemicals, heat it up, and shake your device to start reactions. Pour them out to clean it up. Or team up with your friends to pour chemicals between each other via AirMix™. Use virtual Match, Lid and Burner to assist your experiment. Or get the extra five tools - Blender, Cooler, Separator, Filter and Meter to do even more complex operations. Start (tap or hold on chemicals to add) - CaO + H2O - K + H2O (fire) - Na + H2O (fire) - Al + Br2 (fire) Ignite (swipe your finger and hold, like striking a match) - Ignite Mg, C, Al - Ignite H2 + O2 (explosion) Heat Up (swipe in from the lower right corner to turn on Burner) - Boil Water (H2O) - Heat Fe + HNO3 (color transformation) Shake (shake to accelerate reactions) - CuSO4 + H2O + Mg (color transformation) - AgNO3 + H2O + Cu (precipitation) - AgNO3 + H2O + NaCl (precipitation) AirMix* (nearby BEAKERs will pair automatically) - Pour Na into Cl2 (fire) - Pour CH3COOH into NaHCO3 + Blue (bubbles) - Pour NaCl + H2O into AgNO3 + H2O (precipitation) * AirMix requires an Internet connection and geolocation services. If any chemicals or reactions are missing, please contact us at support@thixlab.com. Your suggestions are greatly valuable to us. Learn More http://thixlab.com/beaker.html Follow Us Facebook: http://facebook.com/thixlab Twitter: @thixlab

About

NB实验室

This app offers over 2000 synchronized textbook experiments and 1000 DIY experiment kits for interactive learning. It includes simulated experiment testing, AI-powered guidance, and expert-led video lessons to enhance science education and problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • 2000+ textbook synchronized experiments
  • 1000+ DIY experiment kits
  • Interactive experiment simulation
  • AI intelligent learning companion
  • Expert-created knowledge videos
  • Chapter and knowledge point search
Read full description

————————NB实验室有什么?——————— 【2000+教材同步实验】 校内教材实验同步学习,覆盖全国十大教材版本和课标重点内容,全国地区可通用。 权威 全面的实验资源库,涵盖2000+实验数量,支持按照章节/知识点找实验,拿来就学,分分钟上手。 【1000+DIY实验器材】 1000+实验器材自由探究,全新交互式学习模式。 独家自研8大引擎算法,器材自由组合,即时看到实验现象和结果,探索你想要的实验玩法! 【知识闯关学实验】 实验趣味性与闯关挑战性的互补,沿着知识路径学实验,更有配套练习题检验学习成果,知识获得看得见! 做实验,学知识。答习题,用知识。 【实验操作模拟测】 课标必做必会实验支持模拟测,系统按步骤给分值,精准展示丢分步骤并进行引导 定向巩固,精准提升! 【AI智能伴学】 AI学习搭子陪伴全程,支持实验操作 知识讲解 理科拓展等答疑解惑 还有科学世界RPG和知识闯关趣味练习,high 爆你的学习体验! 【知识专题视频】 名师打造的300+节知识专题视频,让你看视频学知识 练实验 会解题 理解知识原理,轻松培养理科学习兴趣! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.nobook.com/legal/privacy/user/index.html VIP会员自动续费服务规则:https://www.nobook.com/legal/privacy/payment/auto-renewal-zh.html VIP会员服务协议:https://help.nobook.com/share/20154e0d-7327-474d-88d7-5946414338cd

Screenshots

BEAKER by THIX4 screens
NB实验室4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NB实验室 at Free against BEAKER by THIX's $0.99. NB实验室 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). BEAKER by THIX's advantage is ratings volume (283 vs 83) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

NB实验室 is free to download; BEAKER by THIX costs $0.99 up front. BEAKER by THIX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NB实验室 sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NB实验室 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 283 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of BEAKER by THIX's written reviews are positive against 72% of NB实验室's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BEAKER by THIX ships an update every 2 months, NB实验室 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BEAKER by THIX versus NB实验室: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEAKER by THIXNB实验室
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (283 ratings)4.8 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews72.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings283 — better83
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHIX LLCBeiJing LeBu Educational Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

BEAKER by THIX

All ratings283 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral17.6%
Negative31.5%

NB实验室

All ratings83 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative17.7%

Bugs and requests

BEAKER by THIX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Liquids and solids behaving unrealistically
  • Crashes when mixing certain chemicals
  • AirMix not working as advertised
  • UI elements disappearing or malfunctioning

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more elements and compounds
  • Improve accuracy of chemical reactions
  • Implement a periodic table view
  • Add support for exothermic/endothermic reactions
  • Improve AirMix functionality

NB实验室

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BEAKER by THIX

One-time1
  • All ToolsFree
41 purchases

NB实验室

Subscriptions14
  • 初中物理连续包月(首月免费)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 初中化学连续包月(首月免费)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 初中生物连续包月(首月免费)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
Show 11 more
  • 高中物理连续包月(首月免费)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 高中化学连续包月(首月免费)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 高中生物连续包月(首月免费)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 小初套餐连续包月(首月免费)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • 高中生物连续包半年$22.996 Months
  • 小初套餐连续包两月2 Months trial$29.992 Months
  • 高中化学连续包年$39.991 Year
  • 初中化学连续包年(前 3 天免费)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 高中生物连续包年(前 3 天免费)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 小初套餐连续包季(前 3 天免费)3 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • 小初套餐连续包季$39.993 Months
One-time27
  • 初中化学1个月会员$4.99
  • 初中生物1个月会员$4.99
  • 高中化学1个月会员$4.99
Show 24 more
  • 初中物理1个月会员$4.99
  • 高中生物1个月会员$4.99
  • 高中物理1个月会员$4.99
  • 初中物理1年卡会员$39.99
  • 高中化学1年卡会员$39.99
  • 268N币$39.99
  • 259N币$39.99
  • 318N币$49.99
  • 378N币$49.99
  • 358N币$49.99
  • 379N币$49.99
  • 初中物理3年卡会员$69.99
  • 初中生物3年卡会员$69.99
  • 小学科学3年卡会员$69.99
  • 初中化学3年卡会员$69.99
  • 高中化学3年卡会员$69.99
  • 高中生物3年卡会员$69.99
  • 518N币$69.99
  • 468N币$69.99
  • 小初套餐年卡$99.99
  • 758N币$99.99
  • 777N币$99.99
  • 小初三年卡套餐$199.99
  • 初高中套餐6年卡$299.99

Questions

Is BEAKER by THIX free?
BEAKER by THIX costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is NB实验室 free?
NB实验室 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BEAKER by THIX or NB实验室?
NB实验室 is rated higher. BEAKER by THIX averages 3.9 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while NB实验室 averages 4.8 from 83 ratings.
Do BEAKER by THIX or NB实验室 have ads?
Neither BEAKER by THIX nor NB实验室 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BEAKER by THIX or NB实验室?
BEAKER by THIX ships an update every 2 months, and NB实验室 fortnightly. Most recently, BEAKER by THIX was updated on September 26, 2026 and NB实验室 on September 28, 2026.

Other comparisons