Best Science Learning Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Beyond Labz is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of PraxiLabs and PhET Interactive Simulations. The best-ranked option with a free plan is PraxiLabs. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Pivot Interactives at $0.51/mo.
Science learning software can support teaching and learning through lessons, simulations and virtual experiments. Compare science scope, guided lessons and assessment tools, then consider whether interactive simulations or virtual experiments match the activities you have in mind. Included learners and supported platforms help clarify access, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost details. The ranking opens with Inq-ITS, PhET Interactive Simulations and Beyond Labz, followed by Pivot Interactives and MindLabs. Use these criteria to weigh the learning experiences and access requirements relevant to your setting.
25 science learning software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Science scope | Interactive simulations | Virtual experiments | Guided lessons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beyond Labz | 7.9 | Free | Yes | — | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 2 |  PraxiLabs | 7.9 | $3.75/mo | No | 6.99 /user/mo | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 3 |  PhET Interactive Simulations | 7.8 | Free | Yes | — | k-12 science | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 4 | ExploreLearning Gizmos | 7.6 | Free | Yes | — | k-12 science | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 5 |  MEL Science | 7.3 | $44.90/mo | Yes | — | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 6 |  MindLabs | 7.3 | — | Yes | — | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 7 |  Inq-ITS | 7.2 | — | Yes | — | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 8 | BrainPOP | 7.1 | $9.92/mo | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 9 |  DreamBox Math | 7.1 | — | — | — | k-12 science | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 10 |  Pivot Interactives | 7.1 | $0.51/mo | No | — | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 11 |  Tappity Science | 6.9 | — | — | — | single subject | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 12 | mozaik3D | 6.8 | — | Yes | — | multi-subject | Yes | — | — | View |
| 13 | Concord Consortium STEM Learning Tools | 6.3 | Free | Yes | — | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 14 |  LabXchange | 6.3 | Free | Yes | — | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 15 | Legends of Learning | 6.3 | $65.83/mo | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 16 |  CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 | 5.4 | — | Yes | — | k-12 science | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 17 |  Generation Genius | 5.4 | — | — | — | k-12 science | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 18 |  McGraw Hill Virtual Labs | 5.4 | $84.94/mo | — | — | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 19 |  Science Mom | 5.4 | — | Yes | — | k-12 science | — | — | Yes | View |
| 20 |  TableTop Science | 5.4 | — | — | — | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 21 | Amplify Desmos Math | 5.3 | — | — | — | multi-subject | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 22 |  JASON Learning | 5.2 | — | No | — | k-12 science | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 23 | Labster | 5.2 | — | No | — | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 24 |  Mystery Science | 5.1 | — | No | — | multi-subject | — | — | Yes | View |
| 25 |  Science4Us | 5.1 | — | No | — | multi-subject | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which science learning software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Beyond Labz is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 7.9. PraxiLabs is second and PhET Interactive Simulations third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Pivot Interactives has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.51/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.