Functional Groups vs Molecular Models
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Functional Groups
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.
- 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
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Ready to ace organic chemistry? Learn the functional groups you need to know - all in an engaging and interactive format. The app is ideal for introductory or advanced organic chemistry classes, MCAT prep, A-Level chemistry, and more. You’ll quickly become familiar with alcohols, esters, amides, amines, and dozens of other important functional groups. The app features: • 25+ basic and advanced functional groups • 300+ organic compounds • Multiple practice modes • Customize which groups to study • 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. With the Functional Groups app, learning organic chemistry is easy, straightforward, and, dare we say… fun? Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Molecular Models
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Molecular Models - 3D Explore the world of molecules in stunning 3D!. Molecular Models - 3D helps you visualize and understand molecular structures interactively. Whether you're a student, teacher, or science enthusiast, this app makes chemistry come alive with beautiful 3D renderings. Rotate, zoom, and explore atoms, bonds, and molecular geometry with intuitive gestures. Instantly search for molecules like Water (H₂O), Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S), Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂), Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) and more - all displayed in spatial their arrangements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Molecular Models at every 9 days against Functional Groups's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Functional Groups sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Molecular Models sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Functional Groups ships an update every 4 months, Molecular Models every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Functional Groups | Molecular Models |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clarity Applications | Krishna Raj Salim |
In-app purchases
Functional Groups
- Lifetime Access$9.99
Molecular Models
- FullVersion$1.99
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