# BEAKER by THIX vs Physics Lab AR

The clearest difference is price: Physics Lab AR at Free against BEAKER by THIX's $0.99. Physics Lab AR also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 283). BEAKER by THIX's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Physics Lab AR is free to download; BEAKER by THIX costs $0.99 up front. BEAKER by THIX 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.

Physics Lab AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Physics Lab AR has 1.8K ratings behind it against 283, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of BEAKER by THIX'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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BEAKER by THIX | Physics Lab AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaker-by-thix/id961227503/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 283 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.8% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433373206) | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) |

## What reviewers say

### BEAKER by THIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaker-by-thix/id961227503)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Tools | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for experimenting
- 👍 Realistic reactions
- 💡 Useful for learning chemistry

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Physics Lab AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Component Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 60 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280  Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BEAKER by THIX free?

BEAKER by THIX costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

Physics Lab AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BEAKER by THIX or Physics Lab AR?

Physics Lab AR is rated higher. BEAKER by THIX averages 3.9 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while Physics Lab AR averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do BEAKER by THIX or Physics Lab AR have ads?

Neither BEAKER by THIX nor Physics Lab AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BEAKER by THIX or Physics Lab AR?

BEAKER by THIX ships an update every 2 months, and Physics Lab AR every 2 months. Most recently, BEAKER by THIX was updated on September 29, 2026 and Physics Lab AR on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*