3DMolecule vs MolSketchGo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
MolSketchGo
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. MolSketchGo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 3DMolecule asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | 3DMolecule | MolSketchGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arvind Bir | Japality Limited |
In-app purchases
3DMolecule
No in-app purchases
MolSketchGo
- MolSketchGo Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- MolSketchGo Pro Annual$11.991 Year
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