Comparison

Aktiv Learning vs 3DMD AR

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

Head to head
About

Aktiv Learning

This platform offers dynamic problems and interactive tools for college-level chemistry and math. It helps students visualize abstract STEM concepts and provides instructors with real-time insights into class understanding. Features include a mobile-friendly Lewis structure drawing tool and over 250 practice questions.

Highlights
  • Interactive Lewis structure drawing tool
  • Dynamic STEM problems
  • Real-time class results
  • Over 250 built-in practice questions
  • Create in-class or homework assignments
  • Isoform recognition for answers
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Aktiv Learning is an active learning platform built specifically for college-level chemistry and mathematics. Say goodbye to static content and generic multiple choice questions and hello to dynamic problems that are designed to help students learn and visualize abstract concepts in STEM. Aktiv Learning allows chemistry instructors to ask students engaging questions, such as drawing Lewis structures, and receive real-time information on what structures the class is drawing. The app features a custom-built tool that allows students and instructors to quickly and intuitively draw Lewis structures on mobile devices. Additionally, both students and instructors have access to over 250 built-in questions related to Lewis structures, resonance, molecular geometries, VSEPR, hybridization, sigma and pi bonding, and molecular polarity. Features: • Intuitive Lewis structures drawing tool built specifically for mobile devices - Use as engaging demonstration for your students to show example Lewis structures and reinforce concepts such as the octet rule, formal charge, and VSEPR. Students can take advantage of the drawing tool to visualize the relationship between Lewis structures and molecular shapes. • Create in-class or homework assignments - Perfect for clicker, recitation, or review problems. Students receive push notifications to alert and remind them of pending assignments. • Assign or practice with over 250 built-in questions related to Lewis structures, resonance, molecular geometries, VSEPR, hybridization, sigma and pi bonding, and molecular polarity. • Real-time class results - Quickly find common incorrect structures to address student misunderstanding before exams. • Isoform recognition - Aktiv’s technology recognizes correct answers independent of the drawn structure orientation. • Export student activity - Student participation and performance exported in a tap of a button. • Easy sign-up - Students and instructors can create accounts and join courses all within the app in a few steps. • School IT and device independent - Assign, work, and review from any mobile device and over any network connection. More content and features coming soon!

About

3DMD AR

This app uses augmented reality to bring molecular models to life for educational purposes. Students can interact with physical models and engage in digital learning activities, fostering collaboration and deeper understanding of scientific concepts.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality exploration
  • Interactive digital learning activities
  • Enhances physical model interaction
  • Covers high school biology topics
  • Screenshot and annotation tools
  • Digital overlays on physical models
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3DMD AR allows students to further explore 3D Molecular Designs’ kits and models through augmented reality-based activities. 3DMD AR uses physical models as AR targets and leads students through digital learning activities. As students progress through AR activities, they will continue to manipulate physical models, actively engaging in making sense of molecular processes through collaboration with classmates. • Fun, Interactive, and Hands-on • Enhances 3D Molecular Designs’ Physical Models • Explores High School Biology Science Topics • Increases Learning Content for 3DMD Products • Ability to screenshot and annotate through app • Features multiple digital overlays on physical model

Screenshots

Aktiv Learning4 screens
3DMD AR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3DMD AR at none against Aktiv Learning's 1. 3DMD AR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Aktiv Learning's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 60%) and ratings volume (184 vs 19). On price, rating, ads 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. Aktiv Learning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3DMD AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for Aktiv Learning against 3.2 for 3DMD AR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aktiv Learning has 184 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Aktiv Learning's written reviews are positive against 60% of 3DMD AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aktiv Learning ships an update every 3 weeks, 3DMD AR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Aktiv Learning versus 3DMD AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAktiv Learning3DMD AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (184 ratings)3.2 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings184 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTop Hat MonocleAkbar Sultanov

Customer experience

Aktiv Learning

All ratings184 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative25.3%

3DMD AR

All ratings19 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Aktiv Learning

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Pop-up warnings flicker and disappear too quickly
  • Drag-and-drop fails 70% of the time on iOS
  • App crashes on specific problems with no recovery
  • Login errors and password reset failures
  • Users locked out of questions permanently
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  • Window resizing issues on iPad 12.9in
  • Questions don't load properly or display incompletely
  • Subscripts/superscripts not displaying on Mac
  • Split-screen functionality disabled
  • Inconsistent performance between app and web versions

Requested features

10 requests
  • In-app notification system for assignment reminders
  • Ability to sign up for courses on mobile app
  • Split-screen functionality on iPad
  • Zoom capability for periodic table
  • Reset button for Lewis structure questions
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  • Full solutions displayed after using all attempts
  • Better hints and guidance for dimensional analysis
  • School login integration on mobile app
  • Improved question clarity and directions
  • Subscript and superscript display on web version

3DMD AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Aktiv Learning

One-time1
  • Chem101 Course Activation$29.99
None

3DMD AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aktiv Learning free?
Aktiv Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3DMD AR free?
3DMD AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aktiv Learning or 3DMD AR?
3DMD AR is rated higher. Aktiv Learning averages 3.2 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while 3DMD AR averages 3.2 from 19 ratings.
Do Aktiv Learning or 3DMD AR have ads?
Neither Aktiv Learning nor 3DMD AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aktiv Learning or 3DMD AR?
Aktiv Learning ships an update every 3 weeks, and 3DMD AR every 2 months. Most recently, Aktiv Learning was updated on October 14, 2026 and 3DMD AR on September 29, 2026.

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