Comparison

Chemical Elements Practice vs Tier in Balance

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

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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.

About

Tier in Balance

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Weidegras-Erkennung – Gräser auf Pferdeweiden bestimmen Welche Gräser wachsen auf deiner Pferdeweide? Mit dieser App kannst du Weidegräser schnell und einfach anhand typischer Merkmale bestimmen. Wähle einfach beobachtbare Eigenschaften wie Blattform, Blütenstand oder Wuchshöhe – die App zeigt dir passende Ergebnisse und liefert dir wertvolle Infos zu jeder Grasart. Ideal für alle, die ihre Weide besser kennenlernen und gezielt pflegen möchten – ob zur Optimierung der Fütterung oder für eine artenreiche, gesunde Wiese. Ein praktischer Helfer für Pferdehalter, Weidebesitzer und alle, die mehr über unsere heimischen Gräser erfahren möchten.

Screenshots

Chemical Elements Practice4 screens
Tier in Balance3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tier in Balance at none against Chemical Elements Practice's 1. Chemical Elements Practice's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Chemical Elements Practice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tier in Balance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Chemical Elements Practice versus Tier in Balance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChemical Elements PracticeTier in Balance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (39 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp StraubNatascha & Markus Weiss GbR

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chemical Elements Practice

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99
None

Tier in Balance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chemical Elements Practice free?
Chemical Elements Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tier in Balance free?
Tier in Balance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chemical Elements Practice or Tier in Balance have ads?
Neither Chemical Elements Practice nor Tier in Balance shows ads.

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