Comparison

Periodic Table vs 3D Elements

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

Head to head
About

Periodic Table

Explore the atomic structure of molecules with advanced 3D visualization. Access a comprehensive periodic table, detailed formulas, and scientific resources for enhanced learning and research.

Highlights
  • 3D molecular visualization
  • Atomic structure exploration
  • Comprehensive periodic table
  • Detailed molecular formulas
  • Scientific resources database
  • Chemical analysis tools
Features
Read full description

Chemistry Explorer brings an interactive periodic table, 2D/3D molecules, an equation balancer, and 29 chemistry tools into one focused app for students, teachers, and curious minds. PERIODIC TABLE, PERFECTED • All 118 elements in a clean, color-coded layout • Tap any element for properties, isotopes, spectra, and real-world uses • Instant search by name, symbol, or atomic number MOLECULES IN 2D & 3D • Enter any valid SMILES to generate a structure with RDKit • Search 352 curated molecules by name or formula • Calculate molecular weight, logP, TPSA, and more on device • Rotate and explore structures in interactive 3D OFFLINE MOLECULE DATABASE • Chemistry Pro unlocks all 8,000 included compounds • On iOS 26.4 or later, Pro can download the complete 467,735-compound library through Apple 29 TOOLS FOR CHEMISTRY, 25 OF THEM FREE • Balance equations; calculate molar mass and stoichiometry; explore pH/pOH, buffers, gas laws, kinetics, equilibrium, solutions, and more DESIGNED FOR FOCUS • Chemistry calculations and molecular processing run on device; no account required • English, Français, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, Español, Deutsch, Português, 한국어, Русский, and Tiếng Việt • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Twenty-five of the twenty-nine tools are free, the reaction predictor and every reference table among them, plus two SMILES builds a day and all 352 curated molecules. Chemistry Pro is available as monthly, yearly, or lifetime access and unlocks the other four tools — buffers, equilibrium, reaction rate, and Arrhenius — along with unlimited SMILES builds and all 8,000 bundled compounds. Paid users of the original app keep Legacy Pro. Daily free advanced-tool choices: 1. Reopening a chosen tool that day is unlimited. Usage and crash reporting are on by default. You can turn them off in Settings. No advertising ID is collected. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

3D Elements

Features
Read full description

3D Elements convierte la tabla periódica en una experiencia visual, táctil e interactiva para estudiantes, docentes y curiosos de la ciencia. Explora elementos, observa átomos en 3D, gira modelos en 360 grados y refuerza conceptos con retos de memoria y descubrimiento. OPTIMIZADA PARA iPHONE DUO - Ábrelo y el átomo 3D ocupa una mitad de la pantalla mientras la tabla periódica y los datos del elemento llenan la otra. - A medio plegar, como un libro, cada mitad queda a un lado del pliegue. - Cerrado, sigue siendo 3D en la pantalla exterior. - Las seis secciones siempre a la vista en pantallas grandes. Funciones principales: - Tabla periódica visual con categorías, símbolos y datos esenciales. - Modelos atómicos 3D con materiales premium y movimiento suave. - Exploración 360 para inspeccionar átomos y moléculas desde cualquier ángulo. - Paneles educativos para entender propiedades, historia y uso de los elementos. - Modo de juego para practicar memoria, reconocimiento y asociaciones. - Interfaz localizada en español, inglés, portugués, francés y alemán. Diseñada para iPhone, iPad e iPhone Duo, 3D Elements hace que la química se sienta cercana, visual y memorable.

Screenshots

Periodic Table4 screens
3D Elements4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Periodic Table at Free against 3D Elements's $1.99. Periodic Table also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). 3D Elements's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Periodic Table is free to download; 3D Elements costs $1.99 up front. Periodic Table sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 3D Elements asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Periodic Table ships an update every 5 days, 3D Elements every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Periodic Table versus 3D Elements: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodic Table3D Elements
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer吉帅 仇Alejandro Hernandez Mitre

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Periodic Table

Subscriptions2
  • Chemistry Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Chemistry Pro Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chemistry Pro Lifetime$6.99
None

3D Elements

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Periodic Table free?
Periodic Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Elements free?
3D Elements costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Periodic Table or 3D Elements have ads?
Neither Periodic Table nor 3D Elements shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Periodic Table or 3D Elements?
Periodic Table ships an update every 5 days, and 3D Elements every 4 months. Most recently, Periodic Table was updated on October 8, 2026 and 3D Elements on October 13, 2026.

Other comparisons