Comparison

U.S. Army STARS Elements vs Element Blaster

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

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About

U.S. Army STARS Elements

Explore the world of chemistry with interactive tools to build atoms, learn chemical bonds, and discover elements. Test your knowledge with engaging challenges designed for students, teachers, and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Atom Builder
  • SmashBond game
  • Interactive Periodic Table
  • STARS Challenge quiz
  • 3D atom construction
  • Bohr's model visualization
Features
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U.S. Army STARS Elements is a fun and exciting way to learn chemistry. Build your own atom, play a game to help you learn about chemical bonds, explore the periodic table, and test your chemistry knowledge. Elements is great for students, teachers, and anyone interested in chemistry. U.S. Army STARS Elements includes... Atom Builder - A simple, powerful tool that let’s you construct and discover atoms. Add and subtract protons, neutrons, and electrons and see, in 3D, what you can create. SmashBond - Use the octet rule to bond elements and score points in SmashBond. Swap elements to make 2, 3, or 4 element bonds, and grab bonuses to get a SMASHBOND. It’s a really fun way to help you become familiar with the octet rule and learn common chemical bonds by their type, symbol, name and Lewis dot diagram. Periodic Table - Use the table to view trends and detailed information about each of the 118 elements. See an interactive Bohr’s model and learn interesting facts about the elements. It’s like a regular periodic table, but interactive and fun. STARS Challenge - When you’re ready to test your knowledge, take the STARS Challenge. You’ll be presented with questions in 3 areas (elements, bonding, and atomic configuration). Can you master them all? No matter what your level of experience with chemistry, U.S. Army STARS Elements makes learning fun. Easy to use lesson plans and teacher guides are available at http://usarmystars.com/lessons to help integrate Elements into the classroom.

About

Element Blaster

Features
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Element Blaster transforms chemistry study into an action-packed arcade challenge. Train your knowledge of the periodic table by identifying and blasting the correct element before it escapes. Whether you're studying chemistry for school, preparing for exams, or simply looking to improve your knowledge of the elements, Element Blaster delivers fast-paced practice that reinforces memory through active gameplay. A target element appears at the top of the screen while glowing vials drift across the battlefield. Your mission is simple: find the matching element and destroy it before time runs out. As you advance, more decoys appear, speeds increase, and the challenge grows. FEATURES Learn all 118 chemical elements Practice element names, symbols, and atomic numbers Multiple learning modes: Name → Symbol Symbol → Name Name → Atomic Number Atomic Number → Name Fast-paced arcade action with increasing difficulty Accuracy tracking and performance statistics Streak multipliers and Fever Mode rewards Speed bonuses for quick recognition Bonus Rounds with double points Multiple weapon types and visual effects Suitable for students of all ages DIFFICULTY LEVELS Beginner Practice elements 1-20 at a comfortable pace. Intermediate Expand your knowledge through element 54. Advanced Challenge yourself with all 118 elements. Expert Master the entire periodic table at high speed. SCORING SYSTEM 100 base points for every correct hit Up to +150 speed bonus for quick answers Growing streak multipliers increase rewards Fever Mode doubles all points after long streaks Bonus Rounds award double points and extra lives PERFECT FOR Chemistry students High school science classes College chemistry courses Exam preparation STEM education Teachers and tutors Anyone learning the periodic table Stop memorizing with flashcards alone. Turn chemistry practice into an exciting game and master the periodic table one blast at a time.

Screenshots

U.S. Army STARS Elements4 screens
Element Blaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: U.S. Army STARS Elements at 11.0 against Element Blaster's 17.6. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
U.S. Army STARS Elements versus Element Blaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterU.S. Army STARS ElementsElement Blaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperArmy Game StudioWalter Henne

In-app purchases

None

U.S. Army STARS Elements

No in-app purchases

None

Element Blaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is U.S. Army STARS Elements free?
U.S. Army STARS Elements is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Element Blaster free?
Element Blaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do U.S. Army STARS Elements or Element Blaster have ads?
Neither U.S. Army STARS Elements nor Element Blaster shows ads.

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