# Wolfram General Chemistry Course Assistant

> Chemistry problem solver and reference tool for students. (iPhone/iPad app by Wolfram Group LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolfram-general-chemistry-course-assistant/id434841846 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wolfram Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/715130979)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolfram-general-chemistry-course-assistant/id434841846/reviews.md

## What is Wolfram General Chemistry Course Assistant?

Taking introductory chemistry, or need a quick chemistry reference? Then you need the Wolfram General Chemistry Course Assistant. This comprehensive app for chemistry will help you quickly solve your homework problems, ace your tests, and quiz your understanding of basic chemistry concepts so you're prepared for your courses. Forget canned examples! The Wolfram General Chemistry Course Assistant solves your specific chemistry problems on the fly.

This app covers the following topics applicable to Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, and AP Chemistry:

- Determine properties of elements, chemicals, and ions
- Compute properties of gases using various gas laws
- Perform stoichiometric conversions for solutions
- Balance equations
- Compute the enthalpy, equilibrium constant, and theoretical yield of a reaction
- Perform over 45 different computations

The Wolfram General Chemistry Course Assistant is powered by the Wolfram|Alpha computational knowledge engine and is created by Wolfram Research, makers of Mathematica—the world's leading software system for mathematical research and education.

The Wolfram General Chemistry Course Assistant draws on the computational power of Wolfram|Alpha's supercomputers over a 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connection.

## Key features

- Solve homework problems
- Quiz understanding of concepts
- Determine element/chemical properties
- Compute gas properties
- Perform stoichiometric conversions
- Balance equations
- Compute reaction properties

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolfram-general-chemistry-course-assistant/id434841846/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2016-12-27, version 1.2*

Just uses the Wolfram API and nothing else. Garbage app.

### 1/5 — Epic Fail!

*2016-08-07, version 1.2*

Simple calculations don't even work like plugging in numbers for Boyle's Law. Getting a refund!

### 1/5 — Not a good app

*2016-02-04*

I thought this app was going to be useful but it is not.  The user interface is not great, and there is a lack of useful features. Ex: I couldn't find the option for this app to create Lewis structure of molecules. It only shows the electron configuration of single element. That is a joke! Also there is no option for predicting reactions which makes this app useless in my opinion.

### 2/5 — Equation balancer doesn't work

*2014-08-02*

I mainly got this app to balance equations quickly but when I tried to use this feature it failed to give me a response. It just showed "input interpretation" and nothing else . If anyone knows how to fix this please let me know.

### 5/5 — Worth every cent for first year college chem

*2014-03-15*

No other chem app provides this much value for five bucks, period.

### 2/5 — Not a Course Assistant

*2014-03-04*

Everything in this app you can just Google.

There is no chemistry theory in this app.  There are no examples.  There are no questions.  There are no definitions.  

All this app seems to offer is properties of specific and narrowly selected elements and compounds, and empirical data about some of the reactive and bonding between them.

Nothing in this app will help you understand any of the general principles of Chemistry.

### 5/5 — high school student

*2013-12-05*

this app is very perfect for high school students.

### 5/5 — Just what I needed

*2013-10-10*

As others say, it is a calculation and info app. Will not teach you chemistry. If you need the former, like me, then this is the best 5 dollars you'll spend!

### 2/5 — Not very useful

*2013-07-28*

Waste of $5. The interface isn't very intuitive. Considering this is just a modified interface for accessing wolfram alpha(or so it seems), it would be nice if it at least made things more accessible than within the regular wolfram alpha application. 

I couldn't tell that it did anything that couldn't be done with the regular wolfram alpha app. It's just a skin for it with limited features available. 

It wouldn't be too bad, but wolfram's chemistry capabilities aren't great. It has lots of information, but it doesn't do too great when you venture beyond surface level.

### 3/5 — This is a CALCULATION application

*2013-06-11*

I bought this expecting a tool to help me learn ap chemistry.  The app is a great calculator to get homework done but offers little help as far as review and study are concerned.  The app is useful for calculations, but now for learning.

## Frequently asked questions about Wolfram General Chemistry Course Assistant

### What does the Wolfram General Chemistry Course Assistant do?

This app assists students with introductory and general chemistry courses by helping them solve homework problems, quiz their understanding of basic concepts, and providing quick references for chemical information. It aims to help users prepare for tests and succeed in their chemistry studies.

### What chemistry topics does this app cover?

The app covers topics applicable to Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, and AP Chemistry. This includes determining properties of elements, chemicals, and ions; computing gas properties; performing stoichiometric conversions; balancing equations; and computing reaction enthalpies, equilibrium constants, and theoretical yields.

### How much does the Wolfram General Chemistry Course Assistant cost?

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

### What are the system requirements for this app?

The app requires a 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connection to access the Wolfram|Alpha computational knowledge engine. Specific operating system or device compatibility details are not provided in the description.

### How is this app different from other chemistry tools?

This app distinguishes itself by solving specific chemistry problems on the fly, rather than relying on canned examples. It leverages the power of the Wolfram|Alpha computational knowledge engine for accurate and comprehensive calculations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2017-05-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2017-04-25

- Bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2014-12-16

- Significant design updates, bug fixes

### 1.1.1 — 2013-03-13

Bug fixes. Retina iPad, iPhone 5 support.

### 1.1.0 — 2011-11-18

Interactive tour and bug fixes.

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