Pharma Compounds vs CHEMIA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pharma Compounds
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This app has been designed to be used as a learning tool for As Level Chemistry and Biology students for use in a research Keele University research project that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Augmented Reality in science education. The app works with a set of printed playing cards that are available to Chemistry and Biology students at the Keele University School of Pharmacy website. By scanning each card, information about each topic will appear as well as a 3D model for reference. Certain cards become interactive when brought close together. For information on which cards have additional functions scan the cards and read the associated descriptions. This app has been designed to form part of our revision tools for our students on our Masters in Pharmacy course and BSc in Pharmaceutical Science, Technology and Business as well as Biology and Chemistry 6th form courses. For further information about these courses and the School of Pharmacy, please contact us at pharmacy@keele.ac.uk or visit http://www.keele.ac.uk/pharmacy. You can download a set of the target cards at https://www.keele.ac.uk/pharmacy/digital/apps/.
CHEMIA
Explore chemistry concepts in an immersive augmented reality experience. Visualize and interact with 3D models of molecules, atomic orbitals, and crystal structures. Perfect for students and educators seeking a dynamic learning tool.
- Augmented reality chemistry visualization
- 3D molecular models
- Atomic and molecular orbital manipulation
- Lattice and compound exploration
- Interactive learning experience
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Chemistry—anytime, anywhere, in augmented reality. Manipulate 3D representations of molecules, lattices, compounds, atomic and molecular orbitals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CHEMIA at every 3 weeks against Pharma Compounds's every 2 months. Pharma Compounds's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Pharma Compounds ships an update every 2 months, CHEMIA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pharma Compounds | CHEMIA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 286 MB | 169 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Keele | UEA |
In-app purchases
Pharma Compounds
No in-app purchases
CHEMIA
No in-app purchases
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