Comparison

Model ChemLab for iPad vs Adam the Chemist

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

Head to head
About

Model ChemLab for iPad

Features
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Model ChemLab for iPad is an interactive Chemistry Lab Simulation. Model ChemLab is ideal for distance learning, hybrid labs, demonstrations, lab run-throughs, pre-lab work, dangerous and environmentally hazardous, expensive, or lengthy labs. ChemLab comes with a large selection of pre-defined labs simulations including: Acid/base reactions, bond lab, cations reactions, electrochemistry, equilibrium, flame lab, fractional crystallization, fractional distillation, gas laws, gravimetric analysis, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, redox reactions, stoichiometry, thermal chemistry, volumetric analysis, water quality, weak acid titration and many more... ChemLab also allows instructors to develop and distribute their own lab simulations, using our Model ChemLab Professional desktop software for MacOS or Windows. ChemLab includes a large selection of lab equipment, including: beakers, calorimeter, centigram & electronic balances, electrochemical cell, Erlenmeyer flasks, test tubes, gas syringes with pressure gauges, graduated cylinders, burets, pipets, watch glasses, filtering flask with buchner funnel, bunsen burner, hot plate / Magnetic stirrer, stirring rods, distillation equipment setup, calorimeter, conductivity meter, geiger counter, potentiometer, spectrophotometer and more…

About

Adam the Chemist

An educational chemistry puzzle game where you match elements to trigger real chemical reactions and discover compounds. Explore an interactive periodic table and test your knowledge with quizzes. Learn about science through engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Match elements to trigger chemical reactions
  • Discover real-world compounds
  • Interactive periodic table with facts
  • Chemistry quizzes to test knowledge
  • Unlock new elements and power-ups
  • Learn about science through gameplay
Features
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Adam The Chemist is an educational chemistry puzzle game where you match elements, trigger real chemical reactions, and discover compounds used in everyday life, from table salt to rocket fuel. How to Play Tap adjacent element tiles on the board to select them, then hit React! Combine the same elements to score points, or mix different elements to form real compounds like H₂O, NaCl, NH₃ and hundreds more. Every reaction comes with a real scientific explanation. Each level has two goals: reach the target score, and complete the Make goal, a set of compounds to build using a particular element or family. Tap the goal any time and Adam will tell you exactly which tiles to look for. What's Inside Lab Board: an 8×8 grid of elements where every move triggers real chemistry My Lab: unlock power-ups by forming compounds and track every reaction you've discovered Elements: a full interactive periodic table covering all 118 elements Quiz: 86 questions that unlock as you progress Element of the Day: learn one new element every time you open the app Learn Real Science Every compound, reaction, and element in the game is based on real chemistry. Descriptions are written to be accurate, engaging, and accessible for curious minds of all ages. Progressive Gameplay Start with Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Sodium and Chlorine. Advance through 20 levels to unlock 44 elements and discover over 200 real compounds. Later levels each have their own theme, Fireworks, Inside Your Phone, Treasure — with the board stocked to match. No ads. No in-app purchases. Nothing to buy once you own it. Designed and built by Adam, age 8, with a passion for science.

Screenshots

Adam the Chemist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Adam the Chemist at $1.99 against Model ChemLab for iPad's $33.99. Adam the Chemist also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Model ChemLab for iPad costs $33.99 and Adam the Chemist $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Model ChemLab for iPad ships an update weekly, Adam the Chemist daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Model ChemLab for iPad versus Adam the Chemist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel ChemLab for iPadAdam the Chemist
Price$33.99$1.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModel Science Software Inc.CAMILLE RAQUEL RIEBER RICOY

In-app purchases

None

Model ChemLab for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

Adam the Chemist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Model ChemLab for iPad free?
Model ChemLab for iPad costs $33.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Adam the Chemist free?
Adam the Chemist costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Model ChemLab for iPad or Adam the Chemist have ads?
Neither Model ChemLab for iPad nor Adam the Chemist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Model ChemLab for iPad or Adam the Chemist?
Model ChemLab for iPad ships an update weekly, and Adam the Chemist daily. Most recently, Model ChemLab for iPad was updated on November 7, 2026 and Adam the Chemist on October 31, 2026.

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