Best apps like HandyChem

7+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
3 free apps
Updated July 2026

HandyChem is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 7+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to HandyChem

Pocket Chemist#1

Pocket Chemist by Pocket Systems, LLC

Editor's Choice
📚 Education
5.0(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app acts as a mobile chemistry tutor, offering tools for learning core concepts. It provides a detailed periodic table, helps with chemical nomenclature, and simplifies stoichiometry calculations. It also includes a gas laws calculator for students.

DrPhos' Chemistry Pro#2

DrPhos' Chemistry Pro by Monte L Helm

Stoichiometry, pH & Molar Mass
Strong Contender
📚 Education
5.0(6 ratings)
$4.99
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This comprehensive chemistry toolkit simplifies complex calculations and problem-solving for students. It offers tools for stoichiometry, pH, molar mass, and balancing chemical equations, making it ideal for high school and college-level chemistry.

EMD PTE#3

EMD PTE by Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany)

Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7😊(121 ratings)
Free
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This comprehensive mobile reference work provides detailed information on all chemical elements. It features a molar mass calculator, interactive visualizations, and offline access, making it an indispensable tool for students, educators, and chemistry enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent user interface
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Comprehensive information on elements
  • 🔍 Detailed element properties and data

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔍 Missing some advanced features
  • 🔧 Needs optimization for newer devices