Comparison

MedChem Structure Genius vs CycleChem

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

Head to head
About

MedChem Structure Genius

Learn and test your knowledge of drug chemical structures and their mechanisms of action. This interactive application features a continuously growing database of small molecules and peptides, categorized by pharmacological class.

Highlights
  • Learn drug chemical structures
  • Understand mode of action
  • Test knowledge with dynamic quizzes
  • Browse and search pharmacological classes
  • Database of natural products and pharmaceuticals
  • Small molecules and peptides included
Features
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MedChem Structure Genius is an interactive medicinal chemistry application that allows you to learn drug chemical structures and mode of action and test your knowledge skills. The idea behind the app is that the chemical structure can be used as a visual and semantical mark to understand binding, mode of action, side effects, bioavailability … This app is dedicated to both students and professionals in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. It allows to browse and search for each pharmacological class and drug. Dynamic quizzes allow self-evaluation from structure to inn or reverse. Only small molecules and peptides and biochemical molecules are listed (no biologics, vaccines, …). The drug classification has been adapted from the ATC WHO classification. A continuously growing database, currently featuring hundreds of syntheses of natural products and pharmaceuticals, is now available for browsing and testing your organic chemistry skills. You can choose to start your browsing by selecting from various lists or using the search box. MedChem Structure Genius was created by Pr Rebecca Deprez-Poulain Disclaimer : MedChem Structures Genius shouldn’t be used for prescription. Indications for drug use are « general indications » and do not replace the approved indications as stated by the agencies. The data presented here does not necessarily reflect those of the company mentioned. Drugs listed may no longer be commercialized but where incorporated as key compounds for a given pharmacological class.

About

CycleChem

Features
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Whether you are a student or a young professional, CycleChem allows you to memorize chemical structures and names while having fun. CycleChem has three sections for you to explore: QuickLearn: Feel free to swipe through the list of heterocycles on the go, to quickly learn. You can choose to hide the structure or the name to test yourself. Games: Choose between no less than six games and challenge your knowledge. Change the number of questions and collect rewards. List: Scroll through the list of heterocyclic compounds and filter them according to multiple criteria.

Screenshots

MedChem Structure Genius4 screens
CycleChem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MedChem Structure Genius at none against CycleChem's 1. MedChem Structure Genius also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, 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. CycleChem sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MedChem Structure Genius asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MedChem Structure Genius ships an update every 5 days, CycleChem every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MedChem Structure Genius versus CycleChem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedChem Structure GeniusCycleChem
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUniversite LilleEric ORDONNEAU

In-app purchases

None

MedChem Structure Genius

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CycleChem

One-time1
  • Unlock all games$0.99

Questions

Is MedChem Structure Genius free?
MedChem Structure Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CycleChem free?
CycleChem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MedChem Structure Genius or CycleChem have ads?
Neither MedChem Structure Genius nor CycleChem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MedChem Structure Genius or CycleChem?
MedChem Structure Genius ships an update every 5 days, and CycleChem every 6 months. Most recently, MedChem Structure Genius was updated on November 2, 2026 and CycleChem on November 11, 2026.

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