Comparison

CloudLabs pH vs Adam the Chemist

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

Head to head
About

CloudLabs pH

Features
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This simulator recreates a laboratory with an Erlenmeyer flask, a burette, a stirring plate and a pH meter. The objective of this practice is to titrate an acid by potentiometric method and characterize it.

About

Adam the Chemist

An educational chemistry puzzle game where you match elements to trigger real chemical reactions and discover compounds. Explore an interactive periodic table and test your knowledge with quizzes. Learn about science through engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Match elements to trigger chemical reactions
  • Discover real-world compounds
  • Interactive periodic table with facts
  • Chemistry quizzes to test knowledge
  • Unlock new elements and power-ups
  • Learn about science through gameplay
Features
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Adam The Chemist is an educational chemistry puzzle game where you match elements, trigger real chemical reactions, and discover compounds used in everyday life, from table salt to rocket fuel. How to Play Tap adjacent element tiles on the board to select them, then hit React! Combine the same elements to score points, or mix different elements to form real compounds like H₂O, NaCl, NH₃ and hundreds more. Every reaction comes with a real scientific explanation. Each level has two goals: reach the target score, and complete the Make goal, a set of compounds to build using a particular element or family. Tap the goal any time and Adam will tell you exactly which tiles to look for. What's Inside Lab Board: an 8×8 grid of elements where every move triggers real chemistry My Lab: unlock power-ups by forming compounds and track every reaction you've discovered Elements: a full interactive periodic table covering all 118 elements Quiz: 86 questions that unlock as you progress Element of the Day: learn one new element every time you open the app Learn Real Science Every compound, reaction, and element in the game is based on real chemistry. Descriptions are written to be accurate, engaging, and accessible for curious minds of all ages. Progressive Gameplay Start with Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Sodium and Chlorine. Advance through 20 levels to unlock 44 elements and discover over 200 real compounds. Later levels each have their own theme, Fireworks, Inside Your Phone, Treasure — with the board stocked to match. No ads. No in-app purchases. Nothing to buy once you own it. Designed and built by Adam, age 8, with a passion for science.

Screenshots

CloudLabs pH1 screens
Adam the Chemist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CloudLabs pH at Free against Adam the Chemist's $1.99. CloudLabs pH also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Adam the Chemist's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 29 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CloudLabs pH is free to download; Adam the Chemist costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudLabs pH ships an update every 29 months, Adam the Chemist daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CloudLabs pH versus Adam the Chemist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudLabs pHAdam the Chemist
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiovany OrozcoCAMILLE RAQUEL RIEBER RICOY

In-app purchases

None

CloudLabs pH

No in-app purchases

None

Adam the Chemist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloudLabs pH free?
CloudLabs pH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Adam the Chemist free?
Adam the Chemist costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CloudLabs pH or Adam the Chemist have ads?
Neither CloudLabs pH nor Adam the Chemist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudLabs pH or Adam the Chemist?
CloudLabs pH ships an update every 29 months, and Adam the Chemist daily. Most recently, CloudLabs pH was updated on October 27, 2026 and Adam the Chemist on October 20, 2026.

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