Comparison

interChem vs OpenAthena

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

Head to head
About

interChem

Calculate atomic and molecular masses, element percentages, and view a periodic table. Features dynamic font sizing and Split View support for iPad.

Highlights
  • Atomic and molecular mass calculation
  • Element percentage calculation
  • Periodic table with element classification
  • Dynamic font size support
  • Split View and drag-and-drop for iPad
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Version 2.5 - Interface and interaction logic redesigned. - The search bar have been moved to the bottom of the screen which is more reachable when holding your phone with one hand. - This app now supports iOS / iPadOS's dynamic font size, which can be adjusted in system preferences. - The settings page have been moved onto a pop up sheet which is clearer. interChem A simple app which allows you to enter a chemical and calculates its relative atomic or molecular mass, as well as the percentage of each element, and a well designed list of all periods of elements, with classification. Also supports Split View on iPadOS, as well as drag and drop.

About

OpenAthena

Features
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OpenAthena™ is a project which allows consumer and professional drones to spot precise locations through their images. This is accomplished by combining their sensor metadata with digital elevation data to provide the instant location of what is being observed.

Screenshots

interChem4 screens
OpenAthena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: interChem at every 3 weeks against OpenAthena's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

interChem ships an update every 3 weeks, OpenAthena every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
interChem versus OpenAthena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterinterChemOpenAthena
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerinterfinity LimitedRobert Krupczak

In-app purchases

None

interChem

No in-app purchases

None

OpenAthena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is interChem free?
interChem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenAthena free?
OpenAthena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do interChem or OpenAthena have ads?
Neither interChem nor OpenAthena shows ads.
Which is updated more often, interChem or OpenAthena?
interChem ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpenAthena every 2 months. Most recently, interChem was updated on November 3, 2026 and OpenAthena on November 3, 2026.

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