Comparison

Periodic Table vs Science Practical Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Periodic Table

Explore the universe's language with this interactive chemistry app. It offers a clear, visual, and fact-based approach to understanding elements, isotopes, and chemical reactions. Ideal for students, educators, and curious minds.

Highlights
  • Interactive Periodic Table
  • Detailed Element Cards
  • 3300+ Isotopes
  • Molar Mass Calculator
  • Chemistry Dictionary
  • Reactions & Equations
  • Solubility Chart & Orbital Models
Features
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▶ Why should you install this? Chemistry isn’t school torture — it’s the language of the universe. And if you still think chemistry is just boring tables, meaningless equations, and endless memorization, then no one ever really showed it to you the right way. This app makes chemistry clear. Useful. Beautiful. No boring lectures. No confusing terms. No ads. Just facts, visuals, and respect for your time. ▶ Who is it for? For students — to understand, not just memorize. For university learners — to save time and stress. For teachers — to keep everything essential within reach. For chemists — to stop dealing with outdated, clunky websites. For anyone curious about how the world really works. ▶ Why you’ll love it • Interactive Periodic Table — flexible layout, filters, and color themes.
• Detailed Element Cards — from atomic data to symmetry and radioactivity.
• 3300+ Isotopes — searchable, filterable, and presented clearly.
• Molar Mass Calculator — handles even the most complex formulas.
• Chemistry Dictionary — short, precise, human-readable definitions.
• Reactions & Equations — with clear conditions and explanations.
• Favorites, notes, and comparison tools to organize your knowledge.
• Solubility chart, orbital models, graphs, and visual symmetry tools. Everything you need — from the classroom to the lab. Chemistry isn’t a dry science — it’s the language of matter. And now, that language fits in your pocket — complete with all the glossaries and data about our universe.

About

Science Practical Simulator

This app provides interactive simulations for science practicals, guiding users through each step with clear instructions and equipment identification. It's designed for revision, offering method quizzes and progress tracking to help students prepare for exams and develop essential lab skills.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step practical guidance
  • Equipment identification ('highlight ID')
  • Method quizzes after each practical
  • Progress tracking and completion counts
  • Unlimited revision attempts
  • Adjustable background colors for dyslexia
  • Expandable instructions for visual impairment
Features
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Key Features • LEARN Be taken through each of the practicals step-by-step with easy to read instructions, featuring 'highlight ID' which identifies the pieces of equipment. • REVISE The main purpose of the Science Practical Simulator is to help revise for science exams. Go over what has been taught in class and test yourself with the method quiz after each practical. The practicals within the app have been created based on the suggested practicals for most exam boards. • IMPROVE Easily keep track of their progress and have something to show for your work as the app counts completions and displays the number within the topic lists pages. Unlimited attempts allow for you to keep coming back to look over things! Gain the valuable skills needed for when you're in the practical lesson. Practicals included: Biology - Enzymes, Reaction Time, Photosynthesis, Osmosis, Microscopy, Field Investigations, Food Tests Physics - Specific Heat Capacity, I-V Characteristics, Resistance, Density, Waves, Acceleration, Force and Extension, Radiation and Absorption Chemistry - Electrolysis, Temperature Changes, Chromatography, Water Purification, Rates of Reaction, Making Salts Accessibility We have taken into consideration the need for different colour backgrounds to accommodate those who have Dyslexia. You can change the background colour on the settings page. Choose from six different colours and select which is best for you. We have also included a feature for those with visual impairment. You can choose to have the instructions on the board expand as you press and hold on the area. Just tick the 'Zoom board on press' box in settings.

Screenshots

Periodic Table4 screens
Science Practical Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Periodic Table at 88% against Science Practical Simulator's 8%. Periodic Table also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). Science Practical Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Periodic Table sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Science Practical Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Periodic Table ships an update every 6 days, Science Practical Simulator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Periodic Table versus Science Practical Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodic TableScience Practical Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita ChernykhScience Practical Simulator ltd

Customer experience

Periodic Table

All ratings5,399 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews559 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.0%

Science Practical Simulator

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

Bugs and requests

Periodic Table

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Widget shows incorrect element positions
  • Electron configuration information missing for some elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Arabic language support
  • Improve search functionality
  • Allow full periodic table view
  • Add pronunciation for element names
  • Include more physical constants and data

Science Practical Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Periodic Table

Subscriptions6
  • Professional: 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Professional: 6 Months2 variants$3.996 Months
  • Professional: 6 Months7 Days trial$3.996 Months
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  • Professional: 1 Year2 variants$6.991 Year
  • Professional: 1 Year7 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Professional: 1 Year$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Professional: Unlimited$14.99
  • Professional: Unlimited$24.99
  • Professional: Unlimited$59.99
1 purchases

Science Practical Simulator

One-time1
  • Full Simulator Access$0.99

Questions

Is Periodic Table free?
Periodic Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Science Practical Simulator free?
Science Practical Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Periodic Table or Science Practical Simulator have ads?
Neither Periodic Table nor Science Practical Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Periodic Table or Science Practical Simulator?
Periodic Table ships an update every 6 days, and Science Practical Simulator every 6 months. Most recently, Periodic Table was updated on October 29, 2026 and Science Practical Simulator on October 22, 2026.

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