# The Elements in Action — by Theodore Gray

> Video demonstrations of chemical element properties and reactions. (iPhone/iPad app by NatureGuides Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elements-in-action/id739281034 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NatureGuides Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310574314)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 104 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 555 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, Finnish, French (France), Italian, Japanese, Catalan, Korean, Croatian, Dutch and 7 more
- Released: 2013-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elements-in-action/id739281034/reviews.md

## What is The Elements in Action?

‘One of my favorite science-based apps...The Elements in Action is easy to navigate and attractively designed.’ 
– The New York Times

The periodic table comes to life with 79 video explorations of the weird, wonderful, and sometimes alarming properties of the elements. Filmed by BAFTA award winner Max Whitby in partnership with Theodore Gray, author of the iconic book and app The Elements, and previously available only in a few museum installations, this is the most beautifully filmed collection of videos ever assembled to explore and explain what makes each element unique and fascinating.

What happens when highly reactive rubidium is dropped into water? Or when a cannonball is placed in a pool of mercury? The Elements in Action shows you one definitive demonstration for (almost) every element, ranging from the bizarre to the sublime, all assembled in one place for you to view in the comfort and safety of your iPad, with very little danger of death by fire, dismemberment, or poisoning.

The Elements in Action works as a stand-alone app, but really shines when combined with the original app, The Elements by Theodore Gray. Installed together, the two apps find each other and link together, allowing you to flip seamlessly between viewing the elements as objects of contemplation in the original, and objects of dynamic action in the second.

Now fully translated into: English, Catalan, Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

## Key features

- 79 video explorations of element properties
- Demonstrations of element reactions
- High-quality filming by Max Whitby
- Seamless integration with 'The Elements' app
- Multiple language translations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 104)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elements-in-action/id739281034/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Audio issues

*2026-05-07, version 1.2.2*

Some element videos are mute, but you don’t have to fix them, I’m not mad. ;)

### 5/5 — IT’S AMAZING!

*2024-10-16, version 1.2.2*

Some elements don’t have a video, but I don’t care about that. if you want to see my review on more Theodore Gray’s apps, then read the reviews bye Great Element Learner. I think that you should buy this app. it’s the same price of the other apps except Flashcards ($4.99). My favorite video on here is the polonium video. My least favorite is the calcium video. For that video, the first time I watched it I didn’t see anything happen.

### 1/5 — Aged out of purchase?

*2024-04-09, version 1.2.2*

This was the very first App I purchased with my first iPad. I don’t understand why it is no longer available to me, free. I don’t recall being told that I was “renting” the  app for a period of time. That is not how it was sold.

### 1/5 — This App steals your card info and steals your money!

*2023-03-11, version 1.2.2*

I paid for this app and it continued to charge my card every 20 seconds until i locked my card!

### 1/5 — Previously owned full version of elements app now only have this

*2022-01-16, version 1.2.2*

I previously owned the full elements app and now only have access to the elements in action instead. I haven’t had an apple product in a decade and was disappointed to find out that I was grandfathered out of an app I paid money for. I am not the only user to experience this either as evident from other reviews. Don’t buy!

### 5/5 — 你

*2021-01-23*

我在外面玩

### 5/5 — 做的很好

*2020-08-26*

液体混合公式。。。
你有三个杯子，并有2号，3号，7号液体，液体可以无限倒，同一种液体不能连续混合两次，否则危。。。
两种相同的液体混合的结果也是这个液体本身。。。
听不懂的看一下图，问题是如何在不爆炸的情况下混合出14，16，17，18，20号液体（最简步骤）

### 3/5 — 日本語では説明文が途中までしか表示されず

*2020-08-01*

言語を英語に設定すれば問題ありませんが、日本語では説明文が途中までしか表示されません。ずっと修正されていないようなので残念です。

### 1/5 — 垃圾软件

*2020-04-17*

ipad Pro2020买了根本下载不了，坑钱。

### 5/5 — 那些说没有人造元素和放射性元素的，闭嘴吧

*2020-03-08*

人造元素和放射性元素基本上比尔盖兹都买不起，拿它做实验？
有就不错了

## Frequently asked questions about The Elements in Action

### What is 'The Elements in Action' app?

This app provides 79 video explorations showcasing the unique and often surprising properties of chemical elements. It features professionally filmed demonstrations of element behaviors, ranging from the bizarre to the sublime, offering a visually engaging way to learn about chemistry.

### What kind of videos can I expect to see?

The videos demonstrate the properties of individual elements through specific experiments. You can witness what happens when reactive elements interact with other substances, providing a clear and often dramatic illustration of their chemical nature.

### Is this app free to download?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is 'The Elements in Action' compatible with?

The description specifically mentions that the app is available for iPad. Compatibility with other devices like iPhones or Android tablets is not detailed in the provided information.

### How does this app enhance learning about the periodic table?

By presenting dynamic video demonstrations, the app makes abstract chemical concepts tangible and memorable. It complements theoretical knowledge by showing real-world reactions, making the periodic table more interactive and fascinating for learners of all levels.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2021-09-14

Minor bug fixes and tweaks.

### 1.2.1 — 2021-08-24

Minor bug fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2019-01-09

New iPad Pro support added.
Bug fixes and optimizations.

### 1.1.0 — 2018-01-10

Now optimized for iPhone X

### 1.0.8 — 2017-08-14

Bug fixes and optimizations

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