CycleChem vs Biomolecules
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CycleChem
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Whether you are a student or a young professional, CycleChem allows you to memorize chemical structures and names while having fun. CycleChem has three sections for you to explore: QuickLearn: Feel free to swipe through the list of heterocycles on the go, to quickly learn. You can choose to hide the structure or the name to test yourself. Games: Choose between no less than six games and challenge your knowledge. Change the number of questions and collect rewards. List: Scroll through the list of heterocyclic compounds and filter them according to multiple criteria.
Biomolecules
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Biomolecules: Macromolecules app can help you learn the four classes of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins, as well as some of the cellular processes involved in the metabolism of macromolecules. This application is the part of the Biomolecules: discover structures and processes app series which is being developed to help anyone interested in learning General, Organic and Biological Chemistry topics related to biomolecules and the processes in which they are involved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Biomolecules at none against CycleChem's 1. Biomolecules also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). CycleChem's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. CycleChem sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Biomolecules asks for nothing beyond the download.
CycleChem ships an update every 6 months, Biomolecules monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CycleChem | Biomolecules |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric ORDONNEAU | Carolina Biological Supply |
In-app purchases
CycleChem
- Unlock all games$0.99
Biomolecules
No in-app purchases
Questions
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