Elements Academy vs Chemical Elements Practice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- Adaptive spaced repetition
- Multiple Choice mode
- Self-Assessment mode
- All 118 elements included
- Category tests
- Full card browser
- Customizable study settings
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Elements Academy | Chemical Elements Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (79 ratings) | 4.8 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 79 — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xiang Dong | Philipp Straub |
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Elements Academy
Chemical Elements Practice
In-app purchases
Elements Academy
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Lifetime Premium$2.99
Chemical Elements Practice
- Pro Version$3.99
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