Comparison

ElectronOrbital vs Atomizer AR

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

Head to head
About

ElectronOrbital

Features
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This app visualize the probability of existence of an electron using the wave function, which is a solution to the Schrodinger equation. The electron orbitals of hydrogen atom appear in vivid colors. s orbit, p orbit and d orbit are displayed.

About

Atomizer AR

Explore the quantum world with interactive 3D models of atoms and molecules in augmented reality. Visualize atomic and molecular orbitals, and sketch organic compounds to instantly generate their nomenclature.

Highlights
  • 3D atomic and molecular orbital visualization
  • Augmented reality integration
  • Hartree-Fock computational method for MOs
  • Sketch organic compounds
  • Automatic SMILES and IUPAC nomenclature generation
Features
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Atomizer AR turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable quantum chemistry lab. Visualize atomic and molecular orbitals in 3D, render electron density clouds, and step into immersive WebXR augmented reality where molecules sit on your desk at real-world scale. — WHAT YOU CAN DO — • Explore atomic orbitals computed from real hydrogenic wavefunctions: 1s, 2p, 3d, 4f and beyond, with adjustable shell glow and Bohmian trajectory animation. • View any molecule's molecular orbitals (HOMO, LUMO, intermediates) computed via PySCF on the cloud, then rendered as interactive isosurfaces. • See ball-and-stick models in WebXR augmented reality. Tap "View in AR", point at a flat surface, place the molecule on a table, then pinch to scale and drag to rotate. • Pair your phone with the desktop using Atomizer Remote: enter a 4-letter code, then tilt your phone to control the on-screen molecule with your gyroscope. Live preview streams back to your phone in real time. • Browse 40+ molecules — water, glucose, caffeine, benzene, ammonia, ethanol, methane, sulfuric acid and more — with energy diagrams, dipole arrows, lone pairs (VSEPR) and MO correlation diagrams. • Calculate molar mass live from any chemical formula, including parenthesised groups like Ca(OH)₂ and (NH₄)₂SO₄, with per-element breakdown. • Balance equations, run stoichiometry, sketch molecules in 2D, and explore reaction pathways. — SUBSCRIPTIONS — Free: 5 molecule renders per period. All calculator tools and full periodic table. Californium Pass — $2.99/month. 50 renders monthly, priority compute queue. Einsteinium Pass — $6.99/month. Unlimited renders, GLTF export for AR/3D printing, protein visualization, priority support. Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Subscriptions sync across iPhone, iPad, and electronvisual.org. Privacy: https://electronvisual.org/privacy Terms: https://electronvisual.org/terms

Screenshots

ElectronOrbital1 screens
Atomizer AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Atomizer AR at Free against ElectronOrbital's $0.99. Atomizer AR also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). ElectronOrbital's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Atomizer AR is free to download; ElectronOrbital costs $0.99 up front. Atomizer AR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ElectronOrbital asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElectronOrbital ships an update every 2 months, Atomizer AR every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ElectronOrbital versus Atomizer AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectronOrbitalAtomizer AR
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.4 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao AkatsuWonmo Seong

In-app purchases

None

ElectronOrbital

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Atomizer AR

Subscriptions4
  • Californium Pass$1.991 Month
  • Californium Pass$2.991 Month
  • Einsteinium Pass$3.991 Year
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  • Einsteinium Pass$6.991 Month

Questions

Is ElectronOrbital free?
ElectronOrbital costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atomizer AR free?
Atomizer AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ElectronOrbital or Atomizer AR have ads?
Neither ElectronOrbital nor Atomizer AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ElectronOrbital or Atomizer AR?
ElectronOrbital ships an update every 2 months, and Atomizer AR every 4 weeks. Most recently, ElectronOrbital was updated on September 10, 2026 and Atomizer AR on July 5, 2026.

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