Beyond Labz vs mozaik3D

Beyond Labz provides virtual science lab simulations for open-ended and guided activities in chemistry, organic chemistry, biology and physics. Its pricing page lists more than 650 lab activities aligned with textbooks. Students can make decisions, observe results and repeat experiments in a risk-free setting; auto-graded assessments provide immediate feedback. Lab Cam records and timestamps each student step to give instructors a procedure log. Lab procedures integrate with LTI 1.0, 1.1 and 1.3 compliant learning management systems, including Canvas, Blackboard and Moodle, so students can receive, complete and submit assignments within their LMS. The instructor plan is free for teaching, previewing and building assignments. Chemistry, Physics and Biology each cost $31.95 as a one-time purchase for 20-week access; All Subjects costs $41.95, paid once for one-year access. Web labs support desktop systems and tablets, but not smartphones. Downloaded desktop versions require macOS Yosemite or later or 64-bit Windows 8 or later, 4 GB RAM and 3 GB free disk space.

mozaik3D is an educational app for exploring more than 1,300 interactive 3D scenes across school subjects. It is designed mainly for students aged 8 to 18. Learners can rotate and enlarge scenes or view them from preset angles; most scenes include narration, animation, captions, and quizzes. Listed tools also include exercises, virtual reality, search and filtering, freehand drawing, and games. More than 110 scenes offer native VR through the Meta and Pico app stores, with additional scenes being added. A free mozaWeb account allows access to five 3D scenes or educational videos and five educational tools or games each week. The Mozaik STUDENT subscription provides unlimited access to scenes, videos, media library items, tools, and games, plus mozaBook use and the ability to connect to a teacher's mozaBook. A licence works across multiple devices, but only one device can be logged in at a time. The free account costs nothing; the STUDENT list price is €36 a year, or €26 a year per student for packs of at least 30. Web scenes require installing a listed player.