Comparison

AR Periodic Table of Elements vs Educational Periodic Table 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AR Periodic Table of Elements

Explore the periodic table with augmented reality. This app enhances learning by bringing elements to life with narration and video content, supporting both Japanese and English versions. It's designed to make understanding chemical elements engaging and interactive.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality element exploration
  • Japanese and English language support
  • Narration and video content for elements
  • Interactive element cards
  • iPad support added
  • ARKit compatibility
Features
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AR App for AR Enhanced Periodic Table Presented by Tokyo Electron Introduction Tokyo Electron’s Periodic Table of Elements (Japanese and English) with augmented reality (AR) features was published in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper on July 22, 2017, as well as on the company’s own website (https://www.tel.com/periodic/). TEL’s AR app is a dedicated augmented reality application that makes learning fun. It reads each of the element cards data from AR cameras and supports the Japanese and English versions of the AR Enhanced Periodic Table. With narration included, the AR app enables a deeper level of understanding of the elements. This app is provided for use with the 2017 edition of TEL's Periodic Table of Elements (Japanese and English). The 2017 edition includes nihonium (Nh), an element that was only officially named in November 2016. The latest update added support for iPad. Using the app 1. Open the app and press the camera button of the Periodic Table of Elements that you want to see (Japanese or English) and then open the camera screen. 2. Hold the camera over an element card on the poster ad or visit the TEL website to load up a video. 3. Press the play button to watch Dr. Elements and others talk about the element selected. Supported devices OS: iOS 14.0 and up (recommended devices that support ARKit*iPhone8 and up,iPadpro,iPad 5th generation and up,iPad air third generation and up) *Depending on the specifications, it may not run correctly on some smartphone models. Notes: • Users may incur data fees when downloading or using this app. • The app may not operate correctly if the internet connection is weak. Ensure a strong signal before use. • Element cards may not be detected if part of the card is covered. • Element cards may not be detected if bent or otherwise distorted. Ensure cards are as flat as possible. • The recognition rate may decrease due to the shadow of the device. Compiled under the supervision of the National Museum of Nature and Science, JAPAN ©Tokyo Electron Limited / Advertising Division,The Asahi Shimbun Company

About

Educational Periodic Table 3D

Explore the periodic table in an interactive 3D environment. View detailed information for each element, including atomic weight, protons, neutrons, and electron configurations. Organized by element type for easy learning.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D periodic table
  • Detailed element properties
  • Atomic weight, protons, neutrons
  • Electron configuration
  • Elements categorized by type
  • Arabic and English language support
Features
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Periodic table 3D (Arabic - English) Elements divided into: 1- Diatomic nonmetal 2- Noble gas 3- Alkali metal 4- Alkaline earth metal 5- Metalloid 6- Halogens 7- post-transition metal 8- Transition metal 9- Lanthanides 10- Actinides Atomic weight, number of Neutrons, number of Protons (Mass number), number of Electrons and Electrons per shell configuration for each element.

Screenshots

AR Periodic Table of Elements4 screens
Educational Periodic Table 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AR Periodic Table of Elements at 5.0 against Educational Periodic Table 3D's 2.3. AR Periodic Table of Elements also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Educational Periodic Table 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AR Periodic Table of Elements asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Periodic Table of Elements holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Periodic Table of Elements ships an update every 5 months, Educational Periodic Table 3D every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AR Periodic Table of Elements versus Educational Periodic Table 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Periodic Table of ElementsEducational Periodic Table 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer東京エレクトロン株式会社Ibrahim Amer

Customer experience

AR Periodic Table of Elements

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Educational Periodic Table 3D

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

AR Periodic Table of Elements

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Educational Periodic Table 3D

One-time1
  • Unlock all app sections$5.99

Questions

Is AR Periodic Table of Elements free?
AR Periodic Table of Elements is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Educational Periodic Table 3D free?
Educational Periodic Table 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Periodic Table of Elements or Educational Periodic Table 3D?
AR Periodic Table of Elements is rated higher. AR Periodic Table of Elements averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Educational Periodic Table 3D averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do AR Periodic Table of Elements or Educational Periodic Table 3D have ads?
Educational Periodic Table 3D shows ads; AR Periodic Table of Elements does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Periodic Table of Elements or Educational Periodic Table 3D?
AR Periodic Table of Elements ships an update every 5 months, and Educational Periodic Table 3D every 11 months. Most recently, AR Periodic Table of Elements was updated on November 1, 2026 and Educational Periodic Table 3D on November 2, 2026.

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