Comparison

AR Periodic Table of Elements vs 360ed’s Elements AR

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

360ed’s Elements AR

Explore the chemical elements through interactive 4D augmented reality experiences. Scan flashcards to discover element properties, binary compounds, and periodic trends. Engage with quizzes and character dialogues for deeper learning.

Highlights
  • 4D Augmented Reality exploration
  • Interactive element displays
  • Binary compound discovery
  • Element property comparison
  • Periodic table trends
  • Educational quizzes
  • Character-driven learning dialogues
Features
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360ed's Elements AR is a learning product that includes a FREE 4D Augmented Reality Application paired with colorful flashcards for learners to easily understand the chemical elements that are the building blocks of all materials in the Universe. App Features and Sections (Free Download) AR (Augmented Reality) - Explore elements and learn the detailed explanations with 4D animations and interactive displays by scanning the front and back sides of flashcards - Discover the relevant binary compounds by scanning the back sides of selected cards - Compare the properties of two corresponding elements by scanning the front sides of two cards together Inventory - Review the information of the binary compounds that have been discovered using the AR feature Periodic Table - Learn the periodic trends of the elements with 4D interactive models Quiz - Answer quizzes based on fun and exciting games for deeper learning Learn - You can also peek at the conversation between our beloved characters, Genius Bot (Ge Ge) and Thuta, as they are journeying through the fundamental concepts in Chemistry. What is in the box? - 30 Scannable Elements Flashcards - The Scannable Periodic Table Card - The Periodic Table Sheet - User Guide - A QR code for activation on up to 3 devices Water-resistant and durable flashcards teach students the position and family of each element in the periodic table and also physical, chemical, and periodic properties, and its history. All the information is visually illustrated in a way that is easy to understand and hard to forget. You can purchase the physical product box at https://www.360ed.org/ and get the QR code for up to three devices. Let's use the Elements AR application to nurture smarter kids so we don't fall behind in the new era of technology.

Screenshots

AR Periodic Table of Elements4 screens
360ed’s Elements AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 360ed’s Elements AR at 12 against AR Periodic Table of Elements's 4. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AR Periodic Table of Elements against 4.9 for 360ed’s Elements AR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Periodic Table of Elements ships an update every 5 months, 360ed’s Elements AR every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AR Periodic Table of Elements versus 360ed’s Elements AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Periodic Table of Elements360ed’s Elements AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer東京エレクトロン株式会社360ed Pte Ltd

Customer experience

AR Periodic Table of Elements

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

360ed’s Elements AR

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AR Periodic Table of Elements

No in-app purchases

None

360ed’s Elements AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Periodic Table of Elements free?
AR Periodic Table of Elements is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 360ed’s Elements AR free?
360ed’s Elements AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AR Periodic Table of Elements or 360ed’s Elements AR?
AR Periodic Table of Elements is rated higher. AR Periodic Table of Elements averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while 360ed’s Elements AR averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.
Do AR Periodic Table of Elements or 360ed’s Elements AR have ads?
Neither AR Periodic Table of Elements nor 360ed’s Elements AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Periodic Table of Elements or 360ed’s Elements AR?
AR Periodic Table of Elements ships an update every 5 months, and 360ed’s Elements AR every 3 months. Most recently, AR Periodic Table of Elements was updated on September 17, 2026 and 360ed’s Elements AR on September 17, 2026.

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