Pharma Compounds vs Orbit 360
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/.
Orbit 360
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Orbit 360 lets you design, simulate, track satellites, and explore orbital mechanics in an interactive 3D environment. Visualize satellite motion around Earth, track real satellites, create Walker constellations, learn fundamental space concepts, and challenge yourself with interactive educational games. Features • Design and simulate satellite orbits • Track real satellites and explore their orbits • Create Walker Delta and Walker Star constellations • Visualize satellite ground tracks on Earth • Play educational orbital mechanics games • Learn through interactive space education modules • Discover a new daily space fact Premium Experience Gold • Unlock all premium features • Support Family Sharing Platinum • Includes everything in Gold • Enjoy a completely ad-free experience Access premium features anytime by watching a rewarded ad Privacy Policy: https://www.mtlspace.com/orbit360-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pharma Compounds at none against Orbit 360's 4. Pharma Compounds also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Orbit 360's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Orbit 360 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pharma Compounds asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pharma Compounds ships an update every 2 months, Orbit 360 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pharma Compounds | Orbit 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 286 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | University of Keele | Utku Mutlu |
In-app purchases
Pharma Compounds
No in-app purchases
Orbit 360
- Gold - Monthly$0.991 Month
- Platinum - Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Gold - Annual$9.991 Year
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- Platinum - Annual$24.991 Year
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