Best apps like Search PubChem

8+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated August 2026

Search PubChem is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 8+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Search PubChem

Chemy: Chemistry Companion#1

Chemy: Chemistry Companion by Zhijin Chen

Periodic Table&Molecule Models
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
5.0(6 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a user-friendly periodic table with detailed element attributes. It offers tools for formatting chemical formulas, analyzing elements, and creating advanced molecular models. Users can also open and visualize molecule model files in various formats.

WebMO Molecule Editor#2

WebMO Molecule Editor by WebMO, LLC

Draw, Calculate, Visualize
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.0(40 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create and explore 3D molecular structures, visualize chemical properties, and access extensive chemical databases. This tool is ideal for students and educators needing on-the-go access to molecular information and computational chemistry resources.

Molecules#3

Molecules by Sunset Lake Software

Worth Considering
📚 Education
3.6😐(166 ratings)
Free
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Explore and interact with 3D molecular models on your device. Rotate, zoom, and pan structures using intuitive touch gestures. Visualize molecules in different modes and load custom structures from various sources.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Useful for visualizing molecules
  • 👍 Great for teaching chemistry
  • 👍 Excellent for biochemistry students

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when downloading new molecules
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
  • 🐛 Limited functionality, missing key features

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