Comparison

Biomolecules vs Heterocycles

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

Head to head
About

Biomolecules

Features
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Biomolecules: Macromolecules app can help you learn the four classes of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins, as well as some of the cellular processes involved in the metabolism of macromolecules. This application is the part of the Biomolecules: discover structures and processes app series which is being developed to help anyone interested in learning General, Organic and Biological Chemistry topics related to biomolecules and the processes in which they are involved.

About

Heterocycles

Master the names and applications of organic chemistry's heterocycles. This interactive app covers over 75 compounds with hundreds of examples and personalized review modes. Track your progress with achievements and learn about their roles in medicine and biology.

Highlights
  • 75+ heterocycles
  • Hundreds of examples
  • Multiple practice modes
  • Personalized review
  • Reference table
  • Achievements
Features
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Learn the names of heterocycles - all in an engaging and interactive format. If you’re puzzled by pyridines, quizzical about quinazolines, or interested in indolines, look no further. You’ll quickly become familiar with the most important nitrogen-, oxygen-, and sulfur-containing heterocycles, along with their applications in medicinal chemistry, biology, and beyond. The app features: • 75+ simple and advanced heterocycles • Hundreds of examples • Multiple practice modes • Personalized review • Reference table and definitions • Achievements to track your progress Along the way, you’ll learn interesting facts about pharmaceuticals, biomolecules, dangerous compounds, unique molecular structures, and more. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Screenshots

Biomolecules4 screens
Heterocycles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Biomolecules at none against Heterocycles's 1. Biomolecules also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). Heterocycles's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Heterocycles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Biomolecules asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Biomolecules ships an update monthly, Heterocycles every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Biomolecules versus Heterocycles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiomoleculesHeterocycles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarolina Biological SupplyClarity Applications

In-app purchases

None

Biomolecules

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Heterocycles

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is Biomolecules free?
Biomolecules is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heterocycles free?
Heterocycles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Biomolecules or Heterocycles have ads?
Biomolecules shows ads; Heterocycles does not.
Which is updated more often, Biomolecules or Heterocycles?
Biomolecules ships an update monthly, and Heterocycles every 11 months. Most recently, Biomolecules was updated on November 3, 2026 and Heterocycles on November 3, 2026.

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