CrystalGen vs Lattica
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrystalGen
Read full descriptionHide full description
Visualize minerals from basic crystallographic information. Symmetry, unit cell dimension, and habit
Lattica
Visualize atomic arrangements and lattice systems in stunning 3D. This educational tool brings complex crystal structures to life, making it ideal for students and researchers in chemistry, materials science, and crystallography.
- 3D Crystal Models
- Lattice Visualization
- Interactive Exploration
- Zoom and Rotate Structures
- Detailed Visuals
Read full descriptionHide full description
Save crystal structures, organize them in a personal library, and inspect unit cells and atomic positions in 3D. CrystalStructure helps you keep lattice parameters, space groups, and atomic sites together so you can quickly return to structures from papers, textbooks, or your own notes.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lattica at Free against CrystalGen's $2.99. Lattica also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 38 months). CrystalGen's advantage is iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Lattica is free to download; CrystalGen costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CrystalGen ships an update every 38 months, Lattica every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrystalGen | Lattica |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve Kliewer | Sota Iguchi |
In-app purchases
CrystalGen
No in-app purchases
Lattica
No in-app purchases
