Comparison

Visual Periodic Table Chemie vs CrysView

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

Head to head
About

Visual Periodic Table Chemie

Access detailed information on all elements, including atomic properties and molecular formulas. Explore a 3D periodic table and utilize chemical reaction calculators for efficient study and work. Offers both free basic features and an optional one-time purchase for advanced content.

Highlights
  • Element information lookup
  • 3D periodic table visualization
  • Molecular formula data
  • Crystal structure details
  • Chemical reaction calculators
  • Property comparisons
Features
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This app allows you to quickly access information on all elements, including atomic number, atomic weight, boiling point, density, and more. You can also use it to find information on element molecular formulas, crystal structures, and electron energy levels. In addition, the app provides a detailed periodic table of elements to help you better understand the characteristics and relationships of the elements. It also offers various chemical reaction calculators to make your studies and work more efficient. Overall, the Chemical Element Lookup app for Apple devices is a very useful tool for both chemistry enthusiasts and professionals. Download and start using it now! Feedback email: proxima.centauri0@gmail.com Basic features are free, including information on all 118 elements, property comparisons and everyday chemistry tools. The optional Advanced Exploration pack is a one-time in-app purchase that permanently unlocks advanced models, the complete molecule library and organic structure topics. No subscription or automatic renewal.

About

CrysView

Features
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CrysView is an interactive 3D unit cell visualization tool designed specifically for chemistry learners. You can start your journey to the world of crystals as soon as you open it. · Full Range of Crystal Models It comes with hundreds of standard unit cells including simple cubic, body-centered cubic, face-centered cubic, hexagonal close-packed, diamond, NaCl, perovskite, rutile, and more. · Free Gesture Interaction Rotate freely, adjust the view precisely with X/Y/Z sliders. · Quick Crystal Search Supports fuzzy searches with chemical formulas, substance names, and lattice types to quickly locate the unit cell you need. · Atom Visualization and Differentiation Atoms of different elements use unique colors, with real-time legends to distinguish cations, anions, metals, and nonmetals clearly.

Screenshots

Visual Periodic Table Chemie4 screens
CrysView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrysView at none against Visual Periodic Table Chemie's 4. Visual Periodic Table Chemie's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Visual Periodic Table Chemie sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CrysView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visual Periodic Table Chemie versus CrysView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Periodic Table ChemieCrysView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer博 彭凌云 马

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Visual Periodic Table Chemie

One-time4
  • A Little Encouragement$1.99
  • Advanced Exploration$4.99
  • Support Continued Development$4.99
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  • A Big Thank-You$9.99
None

CrysView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Periodic Table Chemie free?
Visual Periodic Table Chemie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrysView free?
CrysView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual Periodic Table Chemie or CrysView have ads?
Neither Visual Periodic Table Chemie nor CrysView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Periodic Table Chemie or CrysView?
Visual Periodic Table Chemie ships an update every 2 weeks, and CrysView every 2 weeks. Most recently, Visual Periodic Table Chemie was updated on November 11, 2026 and CrysView on October 31, 2026.

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