Comparison

Elements Academy vs Chemical Elements Practice

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

Head to head
About

Elements Academy

Master chemical elements and formulas through engaging levels and challenges. Earn certificates for each module and explore an interactive Periodic Table. This app offers an effective and fun learning strategy with offline access.

Highlights
  • Learn element symbols, names, and atomic numbers
  • Master 161 common chemical compounds/molecules
  • Interactive Periodic Table exploration
  • Earn certificates for module completion
  • Offline learning capabilities
  • Fun and effective teaching strategy
Features
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Features: Elements Chapter: - 78 levels and 36 challenges teaching and training the symbols, names, atomic numbers and position (in the Periodic Table) of all the 118 discovered or synthesized elements of the Periodic Table. - 9 modules including Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition Metals, Lanthanoids, Actinoids, Post-transition Metals, Metalloids, Reactive Nonmetals and Noble Gases. - 1 module (All Elements) mixing all the elements for review and knowledge enhancement. - a different color for each module (Transition Metals, Metalloids, Noble Gases etc.) for better memorization. - a certificate for each module after the user passes all the (Name and Position) levels and challenges in that module. - on the Explore page, zoom in and out the Periodic Table to see the elements more clearly and click on them to see their symbol, name, atomic number and mass (weight). (New) Formulas Chapter: - 101 levels and 27 challenges teaching, training and testing 161 common chemical compounds/molecules closely related to our daily life. - learn about their most common usages. - all the compounds/molecules are grouped according to their atoms for easy memorization. - a certificate is issued after the user masters all the formulas and their chemical and common names. - read the chemical formula, chemical name, common name and common usages of the chemical compounds/molecules closely linked to our daily life. - absolutely no ads. - effective and fun teaching and training strategy: learn and train first with ease and then challenge yourself with pressure. - calculated amount of repetition for smooth and efficient progress. - the Info page provides insights into the composition and significance of the Periodic Table as well as the functionalities of the app. - works completely offline. All in all, have fun learning and mastering all the chemical elements and formulas! Privacy Policy: https://www.dong.digital/elementsacademy/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.dong.digital/elementsacademy/tos/

About

Chemical Elements Practice

Master the periodic table with an adaptive learning system. This app uses spaced repetition and two distinct study modes to build long-term memory of element symbols, names, and relationships. Track your progress with category tests and access a full element browser.

Highlights
  • Adaptive spaced repetition
  • Multiple Choice mode
  • Self-Assessment mode
  • All 118 elements included
  • Category tests
  • Full card browser
  • Customizable study settings
Features
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Learning the chemical elements is essential for understanding science. Whether for school, university, or personal interest, a structured system helps build reliable memory for symbols, names and relationships. This app provides a clear and sustainable learning experience designed to strengthen long-term knowledge more effectively than simple quizzes. At its core is an adaptive spaced repetition system that adjusts review intervals based on how well you remember each element. If you recall an item after a longer interval than expected, the next interval is extended. If you hesitate or forget, the interval decreases without resetting your progress. This ensures that your practice time focuses on what truly requires reinforcement. Two learning modes support different goals. Multiple Choice enables quick practice and helps establish recognition patterns. Self-Assessment encourages active recall: you attempt to retrieve the answer before rating whether you knew it, almost knew it, or did not know it. This process significantly improves long-term retention. The app includes all 118 chemical elements, organized into familiar groups: s-block (14), p-block (36), d-block (40) and f-block (28). You can freely select which categories to study and choose from several question directions, such as Symbol → Name, Name → Symbol, or prompts focused on groups or periods. You may adjust all settings at any time without losing progress. Category tests provide a clear overview of your knowledge. Each test presents all relevant elements once and awards a silver or gold medal depending on your score. This makes it easy to track progress over time. A full card browser is also available, allowing you to look up any element whenever needed.

Screenshots

Elements Academy4 screens
Chemical Elements Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chemical Elements Practice at monthly against Elements Academy's every 27 months. Chemical Elements Practice also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Elements Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Chemical Elements Practice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Elements Academy against 4.8 for Chemical Elements Practice. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 37 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elements Academy ships an update every 27 months, Chemical Elements Practice monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Elements Academy versus Chemical Elements Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElements AcademyChemical Elements Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (79 ratings)4.8 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiang DongPhilipp Straub

Customer experience

Elements Academy

All ratings79 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chemical Elements Practice

All ratings37 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Elements Academy

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$2.99
1 purchases

Chemical Elements Practice

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99

Questions

Is Elements Academy free?
Elements Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chemical Elements Practice free?
Chemical Elements Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elements Academy or Chemical Elements Practice?
Chemical Elements Practice is rated higher. Elements Academy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Chemical Elements Practice averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.
Do Elements Academy or Chemical Elements Practice have ads?
Neither Elements Academy nor Chemical Elements Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elements Academy or Chemical Elements Practice?
Elements Academy ships an update every 27 months, and Chemical Elements Practice monthly. Most recently, Elements Academy was updated on September 16, 2026 and Chemical Elements Practice on September 10, 2026.

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