Comparison

Mendeleev.me vs Element Science

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

Head to head
About

Mendeleev.me

Explore the periodic table with detailed element information, interactive chemistry experiments, and atom structure simulations. This educational tool offers multi-language support, downloadable resources, and studying analytics to enhance learning. Discover hidden secrets and enjoy a cohesive, functional design.

Highlights
  • Virtual chemistry laboratory
  • Detailed element information
  • Atom structure simulations
  • Downloadable element PDFs
  • Studying analytics
  • Multi-language support
  • Interactive experiments
Features
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Mendeleev.me is a multiple-awarded and certified app that provides the following: 01. A virtual laboratory with cool chemistry experiments 02. Concise information for all chemical elements 03. Multi-language support 04. In memoriam Chernobyl 05. Hidden app secrets (easter eggs) 06. Studying analytics 07. Quick search & in-place information filtering 08. Downloadable PDFs for each chemical element 09. Presentation galleries & movie-clips 10. Atom structure simulations 11. Cohesive design focused on functionality 12. Controls for haptic feedback, sounds & visual effects The app complies with IUPAC's (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) latest standardization and is used in more than 148 countries worldwide. Love the app? Rate us! We update the app regularly so we can make it better for you. If you have feedback & questions please visit our website: https://app.mendeleev.me Mendeleev.me - The chemistry lab in your pocket.

About

Element Science

Features
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Explore the Elements and their isotopes in the best digital periodic table of the Elements there is!

Screenshots

Mendeleev.me4 screens
Element Science4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Element Science at none against Mendeleev.me's 4. Mendeleev.me's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). 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. Mendeleev.me sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Element Science asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mendeleev.me ships an update every 6 weeks, Element Science every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Mendeleev.me versus Element Science: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMendeleev.meElement Science
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAGILE FLEX TECH SRLLycheeApps Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mendeleev.me

One-time4
  • SPECIAL OFFER!$9.99
  • The Chernobyl Experiments Pack$9.99
  • The Explosive Experiments Pack$9.99
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  • The Metals Experiments Pack$9.99
None

Element Science

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mendeleev.me free?
Mendeleev.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Element Science free?
Element Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mendeleev.me or Element Science have ads?
Neither Mendeleev.me nor Element Science shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mendeleev.me or Element Science?
Mendeleev.me ships an update every 6 weeks, and Element Science every 4 months. Most recently, Mendeleev.me was updated on September 29, 2026 and Element Science on September 29, 2026.

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