Comparison

Molecules AR vs Trove

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

Head to head
About

Molecules AR

Features
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Imagine bringing the excitement of Augmented Reality right into your science classroom. Explore virtual 3D atoms and molecules with Molecules AR. Molecules AR is a tool for viewing and learning about atoms and molecules using Augmented Reality technology (AR). With Molecules AR kids can view atoms and molecules by actually walking around a 3D image showing the atomic structure and molecular configuration. Augmented Reality lets the students view all sides of the molecular structure. Students use the slider or arrow buttons to move through a list of atoms and molecules. As 3D models are selected they instantly appear in the AR view and can be viewed by moving around the virtual object. Screens of information about the chemical are displayed when the notebook icon is tapped. If the sound has been activated by tapping the speaker icon, the text shown in the notebook will be read aloud. Molecules AR is perfect for science classrooms where basic chemical structures, valence bonds and other related topics are being introduced. Augmented Reality adds a level of interest and excitement that will stimulate young minds to further exploration. Be sure that your iPad allows access to the camera function by choosing Settings -> General -> Restrictions -> Off. Atoms and Molecules Included: hydrogen atom (H) carbon atom (C) nitrogen atom (N) oxygen atom (O) oxygen molecule (O2 ) nitrogen molecule (N2) water molecule (H2O) carbon dioxide molecule (CO2) ammonia molecule (NH3) methane (CH4) ethane (N2H6) acetylene molecule (C2H2) hydrogen cyanide (HCN) ethylene molecule (C2H4) formaldehyde molecule (CH2O) nitroxyl molecule (HNO)

About

Trove

Features
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Trove helps you explore the periodic table quickly and view essential element information in a clean, focused UI. Complete Periodic Table (118 elements) - Atomic number, symbol, and name - Category-based color coding for easy scanning - Multi language element names Element Details - Fetches data via PubChem when available - Shows key physical/chemical properties and category information Electron Configuration & Shell Calculator - Parses configurations like 1s2 2s2 2p6 - Calculates electron counts by shell

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Trove at Free against Molecules AR's $1.99. Trove also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Molecules AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Trove is free to download; Molecules AR costs $1.99 up front. Trove sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Molecules AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Molecules AR versus Trove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMolecules ARTrove
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentura Educational Systemsimlab

In-app purchases

None

Molecules AR

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Trove

One-time3
  • Buy Me a Coffee (Small)$1.99
  • Buy Me a Coffee (Medium)$4.99
  • Buy Me a Coffee (Large)$9.99

Questions

Is Molecules AR free?
Molecules AR costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trove free?
Trove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Molecules AR or Trove have ads?
Neither Molecules AR nor Trove shows ads.

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