atom.sim vs 3DMolecule
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
atom.sim
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A simulation of the anatomy of atoms. This app shows the first 18 atoms in 3d detail, provides info about the anatomy of these atoms and shows how empty an atom is. Ideal for students in mid school and high school.
3DMolecule
Explore and interact with 3D molecular models in an immersive chemistry learning experience. Scale, rotate, and move models while discovering properties and fun facts. Ideal for students and educators.
- Interactive 3D molecule models
- Scale, rotate, and move models
- Learn molecular properties
- Discover fun facts
- Educational tool for teachers
- Explore molecular geometry
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3DMolecule is an interactive 3D molecule simulation designed to immerse students to the world of chemistry through a hands-on experience. Select a molecule and scale, rotate, and move its molecular model around while you learn more about its properties - including some fun facts! It's also meant to provide teachers with interactive models to teach their students about molecular geometry and specific substances.
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Verdict
atom.sim and 3DMolecule are too close to call on the numbers: across 4 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | atom.sim | 3DMolecule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hans Kovi | Arvind Bir |
Customer experience
atom.sim
3DMolecule
In-app purchases
atom.sim
No in-app purchases
3DMolecule
No in-app purchases
