# Physics Lab AR

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Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1298984261](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1298984261)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1298984261`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Turtle Sim LLC
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,841 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2017-10-27
- **Size:** 177 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261)
- **Website:** [http://www.netlogo.org/](http://www.netlogo.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://static.turtlesim.com/products/Privacy-Policy.txt](http://static.turtlesim.com/products/Privacy-Policy.txt)

## Description

Physics Lab AR enables hands-on physics learning in a virtual and augmented reality lab. Build 3D circuits from 100+ components, drag components onto a virtual desk, connect them, and observe real-time results backed by precise scientific calculations.

Ideal for teachers and students, the app supports safe, cost-free experiments, classroom demonstrations, and creative projects—from galaxy design to electromagnetic field visualization.

## Rankings

- #41,774 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for being fun and educational, especially for learning circuits. However, it suffers from reliability problems (crashes, bugs, wiring issues) and inconsistent AR features, plus frustration with monetization changes (paywalls and removal of free circuit-building options).

### Pros

- Fun and engaging way to explore physics concepts.
- Educational value for circuits analysis and physics learning.
- Positive sentiment and praise from users when it works (great/awesome).

### Cons

- Unreliable wiring/connection interactions (wires attach randomly, can't rotate, desktop mode issues).
- Frequent crashes and bugs; slow performance on some devices.
- AR mode is not consistently available or functional (not truly AR in practice).
- Monetization issues: paywalls and removal of free circuit builder / baited payments.

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