Comparison

AR Periodic Table of Elements vs Chemical Elements Learning

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

Chemical Elements Learning

Learn chemical element symbols and atomic numbers with interactive quizzes. Customize quiz settings for effective memorization. Ideal for science and chemistry test preparation.

Highlights
  • List of elements 1-118
  • Element symbol quiz
  • Customizable quiz settings
  • Memorization aid
  • Test preparation tool
Features
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It is an application for learning chemical element symbols A list of element symbols with atomic numbers from 1 to 118 Let's memorize the element symbol using the element symbol quiz function It is possible to set the name and symbol, the order of questions, the range of questions, etc. Can be used for science, chemistry tests, quizzes, etc.

Screenshots

AR Periodic Table of Elements4 screens
Chemical Elements Learning3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AR Periodic Table of Elements at 5.0 against Chemical Elements Learning's 3.7. AR Periodic Table of Elements also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Chemical Elements Learning's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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

AR Periodic Table of Elements holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. 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, Chemical Elements Learning every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
AR Periodic Table of Elements versus Chemical Elements Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Periodic Table of ElementsChemical Elements Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer東京エレクトロン株式会社Ryouhei Azuma

Customer experience

AR Periodic Table of Elements

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

Chemical Elements Learning

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

AR Periodic Table of Elements

No in-app purchases

None

Chemical Elements Learning

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 Chemical Elements Learning free?
Chemical Elements Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AR Periodic Table of Elements or Chemical Elements Learning?
AR Periodic Table of Elements is rated higher. AR Periodic Table of Elements averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Chemical Elements Learning averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do AR Periodic Table of Elements or Chemical Elements Learning have ads?
Chemical Elements Learning shows ads; AR Periodic Table of Elements does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Periodic Table of Elements or Chemical Elements Learning?
AR Periodic Table of Elements ships an update every 5 months, and Chemical Elements Learning every 3 months. Most recently, AR Periodic Table of Elements was updated on October 29, 2026 and Chemical Elements Learning on October 24, 2026.

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