Comparison

Model ChemLab Lite for iPad vs CloudLabs Simple Distillation

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

Head to head
About

Model ChemLab Lite for iPad

This interactive chemistry lab simulation allows users to perform virtual experiments with detailed procedures and observation recording. It's ideal for distance learning, pre-lab preparation, or simulating hazardous experiments.

Highlights
  • Interactive lab simulations
  • Digital lab notebook
  • Detailed experiment procedures
  • Animated equipment interaction
  • Simulates common lab equipment
  • Ideal for distance learning
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Model ChemLab Lite for iPad - an interactive Chemistry lab simulation for the iPad.  Model ChemLab is a unique product that incorporates both an interactive simulation and a lab notebook. Each lab includes a detailed Introduction with theory, lab procedure and an area for recording observations. Commonly used lab equipment and procedures are used to simulate the steps involved in performing an experiment. Users step-through the actual lab procedure while interacting with animated equipment in a way that is similar to the real lab experience. The Lite version for iPad is based on the standard (student) version for MacOS but only includes 5 lab experiments, instead of the 40+ lab experiments included with the full versions. Model ChemLab Lite includes the following labs simulations: Acid/base, fractional crystallization, gravimetric analysis, specific heat and the generic lab experiment. 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 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

CloudLabs Simple Distillation

Simulate the distillation process of fuel samples in a virtual laboratory. This educational app features various laboratory equipment for conducting experiments and understanding chemical processes.

Highlights
  • Virtual laboratory environment
  • Distillation process simulation
  • Includes flasks, cylinders, and fire source
  • Alcoholmeter and thermometer included
  • Fuel sample analysis
Features
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This laboratory has a universal support, flasks with samples, a cylinder, a fire source, an Erlenmeyer, a condenser, a balloon with lateral detachment, caps, a mesh, an alcoholmeter and a thermometer. They are used to carry out the distillation process of two samples of fuel that will be used in the ignition of a shell boiler.

Screenshots

CloudLabs Simple Distillation1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Model ChemLab Lite for iPad at 100% against CloudLabs Simple Distillation's 0%. Model ChemLab Lite for iPad also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 34 months). CloudLabs Simple Distillation's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Model ChemLab Lite for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, CloudLabs Simple Distillation every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Model ChemLab Lite for iPad versus CloudLabs Simple Distillation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel ChemLab Lite for iPadCloudLabs Simple Distillation
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModel Science Software Inc.Jiovany Orozco

Customer experience

Model ChemLab Lite for iPad

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CloudLabs Simple Distillation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Model ChemLab Lite for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

CloudLabs Simple Distillation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Model ChemLab Lite for iPad free?
Model ChemLab Lite for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudLabs Simple Distillation free?
CloudLabs Simple Distillation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Model ChemLab Lite for iPad or CloudLabs Simple Distillation have ads?
Neither Model ChemLab Lite for iPad nor CloudLabs Simple Distillation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Model ChemLab Lite for iPad or CloudLabs Simple Distillation?
Model ChemLab Lite for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, and CloudLabs Simple Distillation every 34 months. Most recently, Model ChemLab Lite for iPad was updated on September 12, 2026 and CloudLabs Simple Distillation on September 21, 2026.

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