Inspire Science 3D vs 360ed’s Elements AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inspire Science 3D
Engage in "hands-on" science experiments that are challenging or costly to perform in reality. This application allows users to practice and repeat tasks without real-world risks or expenses.
- Hands-on learning interactions
- 3D simulations
- Safe experimentation
- Repeatable tasks
- Reduced real-world costs
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“Hands-on” learning interactions that are otherwise difficult to implement in the real world. McGraw-Hill’s app allows learners to fail and repeat tasks that would be harmful and/or expensive consequences in the real world.
360ed’s Elements AR
Explore the chemical elements through interactive 4D augmented reality experiences. Scan flashcards to discover element properties, binary compounds, and periodic trends. Engage with quizzes and character dialogues for deeper learning.
- 4D Augmented Reality exploration
- Interactive element displays
- Binary compound discovery
- Element property comparison
- Periodic table trends
- Educational quizzes
- Character-driven learning dialogues
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360ed's Elements AR is a learning product that includes a FREE 4D Augmented Reality Application paired with colorful flashcards for learners to easily understand the chemical elements that are the building blocks of all materials in the Universe. App Features and Sections (Free Download) AR (Augmented Reality) - Explore elements and learn the detailed explanations with 4D animations and interactive displays by scanning the front and back sides of flashcards - Discover the relevant binary compounds by scanning the back sides of selected cards - Compare the properties of two corresponding elements by scanning the front sides of two cards together Inventory - Review the information of the binary compounds that have been discovered using the AR feature Periodic Table - Learn the periodic trends of the elements with 4D interactive models Quiz - Answer quizzes based on fun and exciting games for deeper learning Learn - You can also peek at the conversation between our beloved characters, Genius Bot (Ge Ge) and Thuta, as they are journeying through the fundamental concepts in Chemistry. What is in the box? - 30 Scannable Elements Flashcards - The Scannable Periodic Table Card - The Periodic Table Sheet - User Guide - A QR code for activation on up to 3 devices Water-resistant and durable flashcards teach students the position and family of each element in the periodic table and also physical, chemical, and periodic properties, and its history. All the information is visually illustrated in a way that is easy to understand and hard to forget. You can purchase the physical product box at https://www.360ed.org/ and get the QR code for up to three devices. Let's use the Elements AR application to nurture smarter kids so we don't fall behind in the new era of technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 360ed’s Elements AR at 100% against Inspire Science 3D's 50%. 360ed’s Elements AR also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4). Inspire Science 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
360ed’s Elements AR holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Inspire Science 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of 360ed’s Elements AR's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inspire Science 3D | 360ed’s Elements AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (11 ratings) | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 213 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | McGraw-Hill School Education Group | 360ed Pte Ltd |
Customer experience
Inspire Science 3D
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In-app purchases
Inspire Science 3D
No in-app purchases
360ed’s Elements AR
No in-app purchases
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