Comparison

Periodic Table Elements Master vs Smithsonian

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

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About

Periodic Table Elements Master

Master the Periodic Table of Elements through interactive study modes and engaging quiz games. This app offers a fun, visual approach to learning key facts and stats for all ages, reinforcing knowledge with flashcards and various puzzle-based challenges.

Highlights
  • Interactive Periodic Table study
  • Flashcard learning technique
  • Multiple quiz modes (Symbols, Fill the Table, Names)
  • Visual and animated graphics
  • Progress tracking for learning
  • Designed for all ages
Features
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Learn the Periodic Table of Elements help all ages to learn about the Periodic Table of elements in a fun way. Referring an intuitive, colorful, tabular-based design, learners master the key facts and stats of each chemical element, metal or gas. Learners can choose between learning about each chemical element details or taking a quiz to test their knowledge. In all cases, instruction is provided in a fun, visual format utilizing an intuitive touch interface. Designed for all ages. Learn the Periodic Table of Elements in interactive way develop foundational scientific knowledge about the chemical elements, metals or gas. STUDY:: Quick study technique using flash cards. Chemical element atomic number, abbreviation, atomic weight, density, melting point, boiling point, each element details and an example of its usage are clearly displayed on each element flash card. This trains and reinforces the element location and information for the learner with help of large table. INTERACTIVE QUIZ:: Learner can put their knowledge to test with the all new Learn the Periodic Table of Elements Quiz! Play through 3 different modes! QUIZ - SYMBOLS:: Abbreviate and locate symbol in periodic table from its name. QUIZ - FILL THE TABLE:: It is puzzler to tap or click the elements around and put them together which teach student atomic number, name, symbol and location of chemical elements, metals and gases in periodic table. Filling the table makes learning about chemical elements fun! Watch the elements allocated to slots of periodic table in this colorful and dynamic game! Animated graphics for easy remembrance. QUIZ - NAMES:: Name the element from its symbol. •Practice Mode and Quiz Mode for learning Periodic Table of Elements. •Time-saving ways to learn about each chemical element; A wonderful education game in preparing for chemistry class test, chemistry bee competition or leisure learning. •Periodic Table of Elements is educational which is also fun to play. •Education learning game for all ages.

About

Smithsonian

Explore the solar system with interactive games and animations. Learn fascinating facts about planets, moons, and the asteroid belt. Designed for curious young minds to introduce astronomy basics.

Highlights
  • Fascinating facts about the solar system
  • Mini games like Space Winter Rush
  • Interactive activities
  • Educational animations
  • Read to Me text
  • Collect planet badges
Features
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Join us on an exciting voyage through the solar system! Play, touch, read. and learn facts about the 8 planets in our solar system in this new app from The ©Smithsonian and PlayDate Digital. Designed for curious minds, this app features brilliantly illustrated animations which are sure to engage and entertain. Why is Mars called the Red Planet? Which is the brightest Planet? How many moons does Neptune have? What is the Asteroid Belt? Explore Planets, learn facts, and play games as you rocket through the solar system. Your space enthusiast will love learning all about the wonders of space and the universe. The mini games reinforce the learnings and interactive activities will keep kids engaged. Features: • Lots of fascinating facts about our solar system, its planets, and more! • Featuring mini games including Space Winter Rush, Comet Ceasefire, Solar System Sorting, Gas Planets and more! • Over 10 other interactive activities related to your space adventure. • Educational content and animations will entertain and engage while teaching simple astronomy basics. • ‘Read to Me’ text • Collect solar system and planet badges as you complete each level Planets and the Solar System from ©Smithsonian Kids is designed to deliver on these Learning Goals: • STEM: Introduce young learners to astronomy and science methods. • STEM: Expand young learners' curiosity and knowledge of the world around them. • Counting and Quantifying: Identify and organize groups of objects logically. • Visual Discrimination: Distinguish between different shapes, sizes, colors. • Visual Memory: Remembering and recalling visual information. • Color Recognition and Differentiation: Identifying and naming colors. • Shape Recognition and Classification: Identifying objects based on different shapes. ABOUT THE SMITHSONIAN The ©Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex, dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts, ©Smithsonian sciences, and history. The name of the ©Smithsonian Institution and the sunburst logo are registered trademarks of the ©Smithsonian Institution. For more information, please visit www.si.edu ABOUT PLAYDATE DIGITAL PlayDate Digital Inc. is a publisher of high-quality, interactive, mobile educational software for children. PlayDate Digital's products nurture children's emerging literacy and creativity skills by turning digital screens into engaging experiences. PlayDate Digital content is built in partnership with some of the world's most trusted global brands for kids. Visit us: playdatedigital.com Like us: facebook.com/playdatedigital Follow us: @playdatedigital Watch all our app trailers: youtube.com/PlayDateDigital1 HAVE QUESTIONS? We'd love to hear from you! Your questions suggestions and comments are always welcome. Contact us 24/7 at info@playdatedigital.com

Screenshots

Periodic Table Elements Master4 screens
Smithsonian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smithsonian at 100% against Periodic Table Elements Master's 0%. Smithsonian also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months). Periodic Table Elements Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Smithsonian is free to download; Periodic Table Elements Master costs $1.99 up front. Smithsonian sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Periodic Table Elements Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Periodic Table Elements Master ships an update every 17 months, Smithsonian every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 2 level
Periodic Table Elements Master versus Smithsonian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodic Table Elements MasterSmithsonian
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB285 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigiGalaxyPlayDate Digital Inc.

Customer experience

Periodic Table Elements Master

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Smithsonian

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Periodic Table Elements Master

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smithsonian

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Buy 5 Planets$2.99

Questions

Is Periodic Table Elements Master free?
Periodic Table Elements Master costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smithsonian free?
Smithsonian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Periodic Table Elements Master or Smithsonian have ads?
Neither Periodic Table Elements Master nor Smithsonian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Periodic Table Elements Master or Smithsonian?
Periodic Table Elements Master ships an update every 17 months, and Smithsonian every 3 months. Most recently, Periodic Table Elements Master was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smithsonian on October 9, 2026.

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