The Elements by Theodore Gray

The Elements by Theodore Gray

Explore the Periodic Table

118 ratings
309 reviews
$9.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 1, 2010
  • July 2, 2026

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Explore the building blocks of the universe with this interactive guide to the periodic table. Discover beautifully photographed elements, fascinating stories, and detailed 3D models of over 500 objects, all presented in multiple languages.

Living periodic table interface
Rotating 3D element samples
Detailed 3D object models
Pinch-zoom and 3D stereo viewing
Multilingual support
Fascinating stories and facts
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What's New in The Elements by Theodore Gray

3.1.4

July 2, 2026

Fixed a few issues on iOS 26.

User reviews

Disappointing

I have now bought this App twice. My first purchase stopped working a long time ago, around the time of IOS 11, and there was no free upgrade option for existing users.
Now, on the iPhone, it is not as good as I remembered as it only works in landscape. Also, there is an annoying Wolfram Alpha link on every page which of course is there to try and sell you Pro mode! There is no option to remove this unwanted ‘feature’. and it takes up way to much space. For the price, this is very disappointing, I won’t be purchasing it again!
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Good information. Lousy table.

The information under each element is very good and presented in a very interesting way. However the main periodic table is too busy and hard to read. The tiny thumbnail pics are pretty useless at that scale and the element numbers are very difficult to see. Would be better if the main table was more traditional while keeping the rest of the detailed info on the first drill down menu.
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Love this app

I didn't care for Chemistry when I was in high school and later at M.I.T. untill I ran into this app. It is the best introduction to the elements and I put it on my educational website of best educational apps for the iPad and smart phones and tablets. Runs on my Mac too.

The Elements

You know what you can get for free
On your own website or whatever it says
You have a good idea about what you’re doing

USA USA

I love the app, but why it insists in measuring everything in imperial units is beyond me. The scientific World has been clear about using metric for years. Belligerence to ounces, miles and tons makes you look dumb.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Element descriptions cut off on iPhone 6 Plus

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Crashes when switching landscape orientations

Bug

Unable to download app after initial purchase

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add option to disable animations

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Improve periodic table navigation

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Include more detailed scientific information

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Support multiple languages and spellings

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What is The Elements app?

The Elements is a beautifully produced app that educates users on the elements of the periodic table. It features a living periodic table with smoothly rotating samples, detailed stories, and over 500 freely rotatable 3D objects representing each element.

What are the key features of The Elements app?

Key features include a living periodic table interface, beautifully composed pages for every element, engaging stories and facts, pinch-zoomable and 3D rotatable objects, and an introduction to the structure of the periodic table. It also offers multilingual support.

How much does The Elements app cost?

The provided information indicates that this app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase for full access.

What languages are supported by The Elements app?

The app is fully translated into English, Catalan, Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish. You can switch languages to view all content in your preferred tongue.

Who is The Elements app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone interested in learning about the elements, from students and educators to science enthusiasts. Its engaging format makes complex scientific information accessible and visually appealing.