Comparison

Crystalz vs ElectronOrbital

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

Head to head
About

Crystalz

Visualize and understand complex crystal lattice structures with interactive 3D models. Explore all 14 Bravais lattices, rotate them from any angle, and access detailed information on cell sizes and angles. Includes special viewing modes for cubic structures.

Highlights
  • 3D crystal lattice models
  • 14 Bravais lattice structures
  • Interactive rotation and viewing
  • Cell size and angle information
  • Space filling mode
  • Unit cell mode
Features
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Atoms connect in many different ways, a concept that can be difficult to understand without being able to really see what’s going on! Learning and understanding how crystal structures form is precisely one of those topics. Designed by professional educators, Crystalz is the world’s premiere crystal lattice visualization app. Using high definition, three-dimensional models, Crystalz allows the user to view and manipulate all 14 Bravais lattice structures. A perfect textbook companion, this app allows the user to rotate and view the shapes of crystals from any viewpoint as well as see information about cell sizes and angles. Additionally, for the three cubic lattice structures, Crystalz includes two extra viewing modes: a space filling mode that shows the atoms without a wire frame, and a unit cell mode that shows only the portions of the atoms designated to each unit cell. If you’re a chemistry student or just interested in how crystal structures work, then Crystalz is for you!

About

ElectronOrbital

Features
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This app visualize the probability of existence of an electron using the wave function, which is a solution to the Schrodinger equation. The electron orbitals of hydrogen atom appear in vivid colors. s orbit, p orbit and d orbit are displayed.

Screenshots

Crystalz4 screens
ElectronOrbital1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Crystalz at 12.0 against ElectronOrbital's 14.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Crystalz costs $0.99 and ElectronOrbital $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crystalz ships an update every 5 weeks, ElectronOrbital every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Crystalz versus ElectronOrbital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrystalzElectronOrbital
Price$0.99$0.99
Positive reviews20.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better14.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size233 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeremy BurkettTakao Akatsu

In-app purchases

None

Crystalz

No in-app purchases

None

ElectronOrbital

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crystalz free?
Crystalz costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ElectronOrbital free?
ElectronOrbital costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crystalz or ElectronOrbital have ads?
Neither Crystalz nor ElectronOrbital shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crystalz or ElectronOrbital?
Crystalz ships an update every 5 weeks, and ElectronOrbital every 2 months. Most recently, Crystalz was updated on September 10, 2026 and ElectronOrbital on September 10, 2026.

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