Atomic Orbitalz vs MaxwellsDemon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Atomic Orbitalz
Visualize and manipulate 3D atomic orbitals for a hydrogen atom. Explore s, p, d, and f orbitals from any angle, and superimpose them to understand their interactions. Ideal for chemistry students and enthusiasts.
- 3D atomic orbital models
- View and manipulate orbitals
- Explore s, p, d, and f orbitals
- Superimpose orbitals for interaction study
- Textbook companion
- Rotate models from any angle
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Many concepts in chemistry can be difficult to grasp without being able to really see whatβs going on! Learning and understanding how electrons orbit an atom is precisely one of those topics. Designed by professional educators, Orbitalz is the worldβs premiere atomic orbital visualization app. Using high definition, three-dimensional models, Orbitalz allows the user to view and manipulate every type of electronic atomic orbital for a hydrogen atom. A perfect textbook companion, this app allows the user to rotate and view the shapes of the orbitals from any angle as well as superimpose the orbitals within a family to see how their positions in three dimensions interact with each other. Orbitalz includes the s orbital, three p orbitals, five d orbitals, and seven f orbitals. If youβre a chemistry student or just interested in how atoms are put together, then Orbitalz is for you!
MaxwellsDemon
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You can learn the essence of statistical thermodynamics. Through simulation of gas molecular motion, you can intuitively understand basic concepts such as molecular kinetic energy, temperature, and entropy. Prepare a hot gas and a cold gas separated by a wall. Remove the wall and mix the two gases. Then, place the wall, which is covered with Maxwell's demon, in the center of the container, again dividing the container in two. What will happen?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Atomic Orbitalz at 12.0 against MaxwellsDemon'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
Atomic Orbitalz costs $0.99 and MaxwellsDemon $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Atomic Orbitalz ships an update every 8 months, MaxwellsDemon every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Atomic Orbitalz | MaxwellsDemon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months β better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 14.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeremy Burkett | Takao Akatsu |
In-app purchases
Atomic Orbitalz
No in-app purchases
MaxwellsDemon
No in-app purchases
Questions
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