# Functional Groups vs Character Table Viewer

The clearest difference is price: Functional Groups at Free against Character Table Viewer's $1.99. Functional Groups also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). Character Table Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Functional Groups is free to download; Character Table Viewer costs $1.99 up front. Functional Groups sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Character Table Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Functional Groups against 5.0 for Character Table Viewer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Functional Groups has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Functional Groups | Character Table Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/functional-groups/id1670252638/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-table-viewer/id6745801217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clarity Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646120472) | [Niels Damrauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813959870) |

## What reviewers say

### Functional Groups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/functional-groups/id1670252638)

Master organic chemistry functional groups through an engaging and interactive learning experience. Ideal for students in introductory or advanced courses, MCAT prep, and A-Level chemistry, this app covers dozens of essential groups with practice modes and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** 25+ basic and advanced functional groups, 300+ organic compounds, Multiple practice modes, Customizable study groups, Personalized review, Reference table and definitions, Progress tracking with achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


### Character Table Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-table-viewer/id6745801217)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Access over 45 character tables for symmetry point groups relevant to inorganic chemistry, quantum mechanics, and group theory. Features an intuitive interface for easy searching, zooming, and side-by-side comparison of tables. Ideal for students and researchers needing quick access to essential group theory data.

**Highlights:** 45+ character tables, Intuitive interface, Zoom and compare tables, Customizable favorites list, Detailed irreducible representations, Classifications of linear/binary functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Functional Groups free?

Functional Groups is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Character Table Viewer free?

Character Table Viewer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Functional Groups or Character Table Viewer?

Character Table Viewer is rated higher. Functional Groups averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Character Table Viewer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Functional Groups or Character Table Viewer have ads?

Neither Functional Groups nor Character Table Viewer shows ads.

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