Comparison

MedChem Structure Genius vs VirtualPharma

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

VirtualPharma

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Jeu sérieux en parasitologie et hématologie destiné aux étudiants en pharmacie, contenant : - plus de 40 pathologies à apprendre - 40 simulations de prises en charge de patient du cabinet médical, en passant par le laboratoire d'analyse et la prescription de médicaments. - plusieurs petits jeux d'apprentissage : plus de 300 quiz, de nombreux mots croisés, textes à trou, ... - simulation de microscope pour apprendre à reconnaitre les pathologies - une bibliothèque contenant des fiches de cours et des vidéos pédagogiques - un suivi de son apprentissage

Screenshots

MedChem Structure Genius4 screens
VirtualPharma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MedChem Structure Genius at every 5 days against VirtualPharma's every 6 weeks. VirtualPharma's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MedChem Structure Genius ships an update every 5 days, VirtualPharma every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MedChem Structure Genius versus VirtualPharma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedChem Structure GeniusVirtualPharma
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB177 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUniversite LilleAix Marseille Université

In-app purchases

None

MedChem Structure Genius

No in-app purchases

None

VirtualPharma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MedChem Structure Genius free?
MedChem Structure Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VirtualPharma free?
VirtualPharma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MedChem Structure Genius or VirtualPharma have ads?
Neither MedChem Structure Genius nor VirtualPharma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MedChem Structure Genius or VirtualPharma?
MedChem Structure Genius ships an update every 5 days, and VirtualPharma every 6 weeks. Most recently, MedChem Structure Genius was updated on October 7, 2026 and VirtualPharma on October 19, 2026.

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