Comparison

3DMolecule vs MolSketchGo

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

Head to head
About

3DMolecule

Explore and interact with 3D molecular models in an immersive chemistry learning experience. Scale, rotate, and move models while discovering properties and fun facts. Ideal for students and educators.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D molecule models
  • Scale, rotate, and move models
  • Learn molecular properties
  • Discover fun facts
  • Educational tool for teachers
  • Explore molecular geometry
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3DMolecule is an interactive 3D molecule simulation designed to immerse students to the world of chemistry through a hands-on experience. Select a molecule and scale, rotate, and move its molecular model around while you learn more about its properties - including some fun facts! It's also meant to provide teachers with interactive models to teach their students about molecular geometry and specific substances.

About

MolSketchGo

Features
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MolSketchGo is a mobile tool for drawing and exploring chemical structures—for study and personal use. It is not intended for professional, safety-critical, or regulatory decisions. DRAW STRUCTURES • Tap to place atoms; drag between atoms to create bonds • Single, double, triple, wedge, and dash bonds • Long-press to move atoms; use two fingers to pan and zoom • Ring templates: benzene, cyclohexane, and cyclopentane • Skeletal mode, implicit hydrogens, and valence warnings when bonds exceed typical valence EXPLORE IN 3D • Generate a 3D view from your 2D sketch • Ball-and-stick, space-filling, and stick representations • Rotate and zoom IMPORT & EXPORT • Export PNG, SVG, SMILES, MOL, and SDF on device • InChI and IUPAC names require an internet connection via PubChem (NCBI) • Import SMILES and MOL/SDF files • Search PubChem by name, CID, or SMILES • Import PDB structures from RCSB for 3D viewing (3D viewer; not editable in 2D) MOLECULE INFO • Molecular formula, molecular weight, and DBE • Autosave drafts; dark mode and editor settings CHEMISTRY DATA DISCLAIMER Names, structures, and properties from this app or third-party sources (including PubChem) are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Always verify results before research, teaching, publication, or any safety-related use. Japality Limited does not guarantee accuracy or completeness. MolSketchGo Pro (OPTIONAL) Optional subscription to remove banner ads and support development. Monthly and annual plans are available; price shown in the app at purchase. The free version includes banner ads in the editor and settings. --- MolSketchGo Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription (monthly or annual) that removes banner ads. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://app.japality.com/molsketch/i/privacy_policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.japality.com/molsketch/i/terms_of_service/ Subscription Terms: https://app.japality.com/molsketch/i/subscription_terms/

Screenshots

3DMolecule3 screens
MolSketchGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3DMolecule at none against MolSketchGo's 2. MolSketchGo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. MolSketchGo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 3DMolecule asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
3DMolecule versus MolSketchGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3DMoleculeMolSketchGo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvind BirJapality Limited

In-app purchases

None

3DMolecule

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MolSketchGo

Subscriptions2
  • MolSketchGo Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • MolSketchGo Pro Annual$11.991 Year

Questions

Is 3DMolecule free?
3DMolecule is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MolSketchGo free?
MolSketchGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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